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Stratton, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Hitchcock County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
337
Population
674/sq mi density
$33,611
Median Income
$27,394 per capita
$52,900
Home Value
$152,904 Zillow
$638
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
382
Violent Crime/100K
382 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$33,611 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,900 home value, $638/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
382 violent crimes/100K (0% above avg)
C
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Stratton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 20.3 inches. The area receives 21.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
77°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.9°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,827 ft (862 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 674/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.1502°N, 101.2279°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hitchcock County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Cook Ben Nelson Regional (MCK) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 6.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 46.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 4.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 32°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 2.2 in | |
| September | 65°F (19°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.2 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 0.8 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.5 in |
Stratton has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 28°F in January to 77°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 20.9 inches, with May being the wettest month (3.6") and February the driest (0.4").