Nebraska
Sutherland is a small town in Nebraska with a population of 1,224. Residents earn $73,750 per year, which is 2% below the national average.
Based on current data, Sutherland receives an overall livability score of 4.0 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Sutherland stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Sutherland is $73,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.7%. Only 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 21 minutes.
The median home value in Sutherland is $176,500, 37% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $580 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.2% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.8/10.
Sutherland experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 50°F. Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches, including 26.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
| English Only | 98.1% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.9% |
| 86% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $73,750 |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $42,321 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $897 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $64,144 |
| Unemployment | 1.7% |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.5% |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 398 |
| County GDP | $526M |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Healthcare | 24 |
| Retail | 48 |
| Manufacturing | 13 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,793 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.15% |
| Commute Time | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |
| Census Median | $176,500 |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $221,152 |
| Census Median Rent | $580 |
| 50% below US avg |
| Studio | $706 |
| 1 Bedroom | $791 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,001 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,274 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,409 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,793 |
| 8% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.15% |
| Obesity | 38.4% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.1% |
| Heart Disease | 5.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.9% |
| Asthma | 9.8% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.8% |
| Depression | 20.0% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 72.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,726/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 71.3% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 49.6°F |
| 8% below US avg | |
| January Average | 27°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 19.6 inches |
| 48% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 26.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 2,956 ft (901 m) |
| Area | 1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 942/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1601°N, 101.1227°W |
| County FIPS | 31101 |
Winner: Republican by 63.9 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.2% |
| 49% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 93.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.81 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 942/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 24 |
| Restaurants | 44 |
| Retail Stores | 48 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 20.9 min |
| Work from Home | 2.5% |