Stratton, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Hitchcock County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
337 Population 674/sq mi density
$33,611 Median Income $27,394 per capita
$52,900 Home Value $169,174 Zillow
$638 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$33,611 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,900 home value, $638/mo rent
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Stratton, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$33,611
55% below
$27,394 per capita
Home Value
$52,900
81% below
Zillow: $169,174
Median Rent
$638/mo
45% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.2%
46% below
95.6% high school+
Unemployment
2.8%
22% below
20.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.4%
32% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Stratton Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Stratton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
45%
Home Value
19%
Rent
55%
Poverty
161%
Bachelor's
54%
Unemployment
78%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stratton a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stratton residents earn a median household income of $33,611 , which is 55% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,394. The unemployment rate stands at 2.8% (22% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 20.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 92 business establishments, including 3 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stratton is $52,900 , 81% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $169,174. Median rent is $638/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1944.

Education

18.2% of adults in Stratton hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 95.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stratton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population337
Median Age57.3 yrs
Density674/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born1.5%
Veterans5.7%

Economy

C+
Median Income$33,611
Per Capita$27,394
Unemployment2.8%
Poverty20.0%
County GDP$182M
Avg Weekly Wage$983

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,900
Rent$638
Ownership85.2%
Zillow$169,174
Housing Units198
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity42.4%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death7,455/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain19.9 in/yr
Elevation2,827 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+18.2%
High School+95.6%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score6.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 89% / D 11%
Commute18 min
Broadband79.0%
Internet Speed19 Mbps
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Stratton was built in 1944.
The nearest airport is Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.468 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
26.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.