Why visit Ainsworth
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 2 parks and trails, 3 places to eat and 2 places to stay in and around town.
Highlights include East City Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 15°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Ainsworth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Ainsworth
Ainsworth is a city in and the county seat of Brown County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,616.
From the Wikipedia article Ainsworth, Nebraska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes3
Where to stay2
History
Ainsworth was platted in 1883 when the railroad was extended to that point. It was named for James E. Ainsworth, a railroad engineer who was instrumental in building the railroad through Brown County. Ainsworth was incorporated as a village in December 1883. In 1986 Ainsworth was the site of the World Horseshoe Pitching Championships.
From the History section of Ainsworth, Nebraska on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship9
Jehovahs Witnesses Kingdom Hall
Church · Jehovahs Witness · 0.4 mi
230 North Osborne Street, Ainsworth
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries6
Healthcare1
Map of Ainsworth
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 37°F | 15°F | 0.4 in | 4.2 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 18°F | 0.6 in | 7.3 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 26°F | 1.2 in | 6.0 in |
| Apr | 61°F | 36°F | 2.6 in | 6.6 in |
| May | 71°F | 47°F | 3.8 in | 0.3 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 57°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 63°F | 3.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 61°F | 2.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 52°F | 2.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 39°F | 1.7 in | 1.8 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 27°F | 0.6 in | 4.1 in |
| Dec | 38°F | 18°F | 0.6 in | 5.5 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Ainsworth (0 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Brown County has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2019-03-21: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2010-07-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2010-02-25: Severe Winter Storms And Snowstorm (Severe Storm)
- 2008-06-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Ainsworth Regional Airport (ANW) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 7 miles away.
- Long Pine 8 mi east, about 13 min by car
- Bassett 16 mi east, about 27 min by car
- Stuart 37 mi east, about 59 min by car
- Valentine 42 mi northwest, about 1 h by car
- Atkinson 45 mi east, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Colome 50 mi north, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Gregory 52 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
- Burke 52 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Ainsworth, Nebraska feed mill, Ammodramus, Public domain
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