At a Glance
Median Income
$80,714
$49,742 per capita
Home Value
$151,300
Zillow: $216,321
Median Rent
$863/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
27.4%
95.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.6%
4.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
14.2% smoking rate
How Sutton Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Sutton's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Sutton a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Sutton residents earn a median household income of $80,714 , which is 7% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $49,742. The unemployment rate stands at 0.6% (83% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 4.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 280 business establishments, including 8 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Sutton is $151,300 , 46% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $216,321. Median rent is $863/month, with 22.5% 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 1964.
Education
27.4% of adults in Sutton hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(19% below the national average).
95.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Sutton has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,349
Median Age47.2 yrs
Density729/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born1.2%
Veterans6.5%
Economy
A+
Median Income$80,714
Per Capita$49,742
Unemployment0.6%
Poverty4.4%
County GDP$560M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,022
Housing
A+
Home Value$151,300
Rent$863
Ownership83.5%
Zillow$216,321
Housing Units689
Rent Burden22.5%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking14.2%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death5,978/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain27.4 in/yr
Elevation1,679 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+27.4%
High School+95.2%
Graduate+9.1%
School Score6.0/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute16 min
Broadband85.7%
Internet Speed26 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Sutton was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
13.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.