Nebraska
Stratton is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 337. Residents earn $33,611 per year, which is 55% below the national average.
Based on current data, Stratton receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Stratton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Stratton is $33,611, 55% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.4%. The poverty rate of 20.0% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Stratton is $52,900, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $638 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
18.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Stratton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches, including 21.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 99.1% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.9% |
| 93% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $33,611 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $27,394 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $983 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $53,859 |
| Unemployment | 1.4% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 20.0% |
| 61% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 92 |
| County GDP | $182M |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 9 |
| Manufacturing | 3 |
| Commute Time | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |
| Census Median | $52,900 |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $152,904 |
| Census Median Rent | $638 |
| 45% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.2% |
| Obesity | 42.4% |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.7% |
| Asthma | 9.3% |
| COPD | 6.3% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.4% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.2% |
| Depression | 18.2% |
| Mental Distress | 15.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.2% |
| Premature Death | 7,455/100K |
| Food Environment | 4.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 24.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 20.3 inches |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,827 ft (862 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 674/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1502°N, 101.2279°W |
| County FIPS | 31087 |
Winner: Republican by 78 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 18.2% |
| 46% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 674/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.5 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 3 |
| Retail Stores | 9 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 18.4 min |
| Work from Home | 2.2% |