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 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. Annual precipitation totals 19.9 inches. The area receives 19.7 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 0.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 31°F (-0°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 41°F (5°C) | 0.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 60°F (16°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.0 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 1.5 in | |
| October | 53°F (11°C) | 1.5 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 0.5 in | |
| December | 30°F (-1°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 19.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (3.4") and January the driest (0.4").