Sutton, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Fillmore County County
4.3
/5.0
A
Great
1,349
Population
729/sq mi density
$80,714
Median Income
$49,742 per capita
$151,300
Home Value
$216,321 Zillow
$863
Median Rent
22.5% income on rent
52°F
Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.3 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,714 median income, 0.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$151,300 home value, $863/mo rent
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Sutton experiences four distinct seasons with 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. The area receives 23.2 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
26°F Jan (-3°C)
76°F Jul (25°C)
| Annual Average | 51.6°F |
| 4% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,679 ft (512 m) |
| Area | 2.0 sq mi (5.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 729/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.6073°N, 97.8590°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Fillmore County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 34 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 20.1 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 66.7 / 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 30°F (-1°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 40°F (5°C) | 1.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (10°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 3.8 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.1 in | |
| November | 40°F (4°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.9 in |
Sutton has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 26°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 27.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.6").