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Sutherland, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Keith County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
1,224 Population 942/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $42,321 per capita
$176,500 Home Value $221,152 Zillow
$580 Median Rent 18.4% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 316 sunny days/yr
335 Violent Crime/100K 4,169 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 1.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$176,500 home value, $580/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
335 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.4 / 5.0
17.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Sutherland, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,750
2% below
$42,321 per capita
Home Value
$176,500
37% below
Zillow: $221,152
Median Rent
$580/mo
50% below
18.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
335/100K
12% below
4,169/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.2%
49% below
93.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.7%
53% below
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.4%
20% above
14.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
316 sunny days/yr

How Sutherland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
63%
Rent
50%
Poverty
28%
Bachelor's
51%
Unemployment
47%
Crime
88%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sutherland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sutherland residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $42,321. The unemployment rate stands at 1.7% (53% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 398 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sutherland is $176,500 , 37% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $221,152. Median rent is $580/month, with 18.4% 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 1975.

Safety & Crime

Sutherland reports 335 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 12% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 4,169/100K.

Education

17.2% of adults in Sutherland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (49% below the national average). 93.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sutherland has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 316 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 19.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population1,224
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density942/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$42,321
Unemployment1.7%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$526M
Avg Weekly Wage$897

Housing

A+
Home Value$176,500
Rent$580
Ownership71.9%
Zillow$221,152
Housing Units551
Rent Burden18.4%

Crime

F
Violent335/100K
Property4,169/100K

Health

Obesity38.4%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.4%
Premature Death9,726/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days316/yr
Rain19.6 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation2,956 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+17.2%
High School+93.0%
Graduate+6.8%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 81% / D 17%
Commute21 min
Broadband88.7%
Internet Speed72 Mbps
EV Stations8
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Sutherland was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is North Platte Regional/Lee Bird Field (23 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.431 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.