Phelps County
City in Nebraska, United States
Overview
Phelps County is a lively rural region in central Missouri best known for its blend of small-town hospitality, outdoor recreation, and historic Route 66 culture. With Rolla as its urban center and St. James just next door, visitors will find a mix of lively community life and tranquil countryside.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Nebraska
Population
8,968
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
40.51°, -99.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
85
Female Safety
82
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,630
Local Cost
$1,040
Local Income
$2,600
Cashless
80
English
98
Temperature
11.2°C
Summer Avg
24.4°C
Winter Avg
-1.9°C
Record High
45.0°C
Record Low
-22.1°C
Humidity
64%
Precipitation
636 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
HDE
Distance
9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 64/100.