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Sutton, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fillmore County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,349 Population 729/sq mi density
$80,714 Median Income $49,742 per capita
$151,300 Home Value $209,753 Zillow
$863 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature 308 sunny days/yr
179 Violent Crime/100K 852 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,714 median income, 0.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,300 home value, $863/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sutton experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 27.3 inches. The area receives 24.7 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Temperature

24°F Jan (-5°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average50.4°F
7% below US avg
January Average24°F (-5°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days308 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,679 ft (512 m)
Area2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²)
Population Density729/sq mi
Coordinates40.6073°N, 97.8590°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyFillmore County County
Nearest AirportCentral Nebraska Regional (GRI)
34 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 27.3"
28% below US avg
Snowfall 24.7"
Wettest Month (May) 4.25"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

AQI Median32.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score20.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience66.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Moderate
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)

Earthquake History

85 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Jun 17, 2025.

Jul 17, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.8 73 km
Jun 12, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.7 99 km
Jun 12, 2017 8 km NNE of Jewell, Kansas M3.7 99 km
May 6, 2021 5 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.6 98 km
Jun 13, 2017 6 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.6 100 km
Aug 9, 2021 Kansas M3.5 108 km
May 21, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 98 km
Jul 26, 2022 8 km WSW of Superior, Nebraska M3.4 74 km
Sep 18, 2023 Nebraska M3.4 62 km
Apr 4, 2017 3 km SSE of Mankato, Kansas M3.4 98 km
Aug 9, 1997 9 km NW of Clarkson, Nebraska M3.4 144 km
Apr 7, 2017 7 km ESE of Mankato, Kansas M3.3 98 km
Jan 9, 2013 5 km SE of Formoso, Kansas M3.3 96 km
Jul 29, 2021 11 km SSE of Esbon, Kansas M3.3 107 km
Jun 20, 2002 8 km NE of Scotia, Nebraska M3.3 119 km
Apr 7, 2017 5 km SE of Mankato, Kansas M3.2 99 km
Mar 13, 2025 0 km SE of Glen Elder, Kansas M3.2 129 km
Jun 12, 2017 6 km N of Jewell, Kansas M3.2 101 km
May 6, 2021 2 km S of Formoso, Kansas M3.1 95 km
May 6, 2021 5 km SSW of Formoso, Kansas M3.0 98 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

841 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 21 fatalities, 557 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 5, 1964 EF5 44 km 4
May 22, 2004 EF4 55 km 1
Jun 13, 2001 EF4 71 km 0
Mar 13, 1990 EF4 84 km 0
Jun 3, 1980 EF4 51 km 3
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 74 km 0
Apr 7, 1978 EF4 45 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 97 km 0
May 8, 1965 EF4 69 km 4
May 5, 1964 EF4 98 km 0
Apr 25, 1957 EF4 25 km 1
Apr 26, 2024 EF3 92 km 0
May 6, 2015 EF3 87 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 36 km 0
May 11, 2014 EF3 26 km 0
Jun 20, 2011 EF3 54 km 0
May 29, 2008 EF3 99 km 0
Oct 9, 2001 EF3 52 km 0
Sep 22, 2001 EF3 22 km 0
Jul 24, 1993 EF3 75 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: NORTH BRANCH (10,926 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 NORTH BRANCH 10,926 82 km
2023 ROCK CREEK 1,433 89 km
1991 UNNAMED 1,296 100 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 24°F (-5°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 29°F (-2°C) 0.7 in
March 39°F (4°C) 2.1 in
April 51°F (11°C) 2.6 in
May 62°F (17°C) 4.3 in Wettest
June 72°F (22°C) 3.9 in
July 75°F (24°C) 3.4 in Warmest
August 74°F (23°C) 3.0 in
September 65°F (18°C) 3.1 in
October 53°F (12°C) 1.9 in
November 38°F (3°C) 1.2 in
December 27°F (-3°C) 0.8 in

Sutton has a seasonal temperature swing of 52°F / from 24°F in January to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.3") and January the driest (0.5").

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