Stromsburg, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Polk County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
1,007 Population 997/sq mi density
$61,182 Median Income $28,899 per capita
$159,100 Home Value $203,742 Zillow
$831 Median Rent 25.3% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$61,182 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$159,100 home value, $831/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Stromsburg, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$61,182
19% below
$28,899 per capita
Home Value
$159,100
44% below
Zillow: $203,742
Median Rent
$831/mo
29% below
25.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
23.4%
31% below
90.4% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
58% below
10.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.5%
26% above
14.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F

How Stromsburg Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
81%
Home Value
56%
Rent
71%
Poverty
81%
Bachelor's
69%
Unemployment
42%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Stromsburg a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Stromsburg residents earn a median household income of $61,182 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $28,899. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 172 business establishments, including 6 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Stromsburg is $159,100 , 44% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,742. Median rent is $831/month, with 25.3% 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 1949.

Education

23.4% of adults in Stromsburg hold a bachelor's degree or higher (31% below the national average). 90.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Stromsburg has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.8 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,007
Median Age42.0 yrs
Density997/mi²
Male / Female46% / 54%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans6.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$61,182
Per Capita$28,899
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty10.0%
County GDP$467M
Avg Weekly Wage$914

Housing

A+
Home Value$159,100
Rent$831
Ownership77.8%
Zillow$203,742
Housing Units449
Rent Burden25.3%

Health

Obesity40.5%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,162/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain28.8 in/yr
Elevation1,679 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+23.4%
High School+90.4%
Graduate+10.3%
School Score5.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 18%
Commute21 min
Broadband78.5%
Internet Speed31 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Stromsburg was built in 1949.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.382 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
12.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.