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Stromsburg, NE
City in Polk County, Nebraska.
Population
1,074
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,061
ZIP codes
0
Stromsburg and its ZIP codes
Stromsburg at a glance
- Stromsburg is about 41 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 113th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $58,988, 23% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $159,900 (33% below Nebraska) and median rent is $846 a month.
Local data for Stromsburg, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stromsburg, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,988
Poverty rate
12.2%
Median home value
$159,900
Median rent
$846/mo
Homeownership
73.4%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
42.8
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (339), Swedish Americans (224), Irish Americans (54).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Polk County. PPP loans are for Stromsburg.
Unemployment rate
2.6%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,490
1,418 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$74,391
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$49.1M
FY 2026, $9,417 per person
How people get to work
Stromsburg, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.1%
- Carpooled2.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.9%
- Bicycle2.1%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.8%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stromsburg, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
449
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
16
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 13°F
28.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stromsburg, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.9%
U.S. 33.3% +6.6 pts
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.7%
U.S. 12.8% +0.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.0%
U.S. 11.1% -3.1 pts
Cities near Stromsburg
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| OsceolaCity | 4.7 mi | 0.9 |
| BenedictVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.2 |
| ShelbyVillage | 10 mi | 0.5 |
| PolkVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| ThayerVillage | 11 mi | 0.3 |
| GreshamVillage | 12 mi | 0.3 |
| Silver CreekVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| ClarksVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| SurpriseVillage | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| HordvilleVillage | 16 mi | 0.3 |
| Rising CityVillage | 16 mi | 0.4 |
| WacoVillage | 17 mi | 0.3 |
| YorkCity | 18 mi | 6.6 |
| BradshawVillage | 18 mi | 0.3 |
| DuncanVillage | 20 mi | 0.5 |
| UticaVillage | 20 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Stromsburg, NE in?
- Stromsburg is in Polk County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Stromsburg, NE?
- About 1,074 people live in Stromsburg, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Stromsburg?
- Nearby places include Osceola (4.7 mi), Benedict (7.7 mi), Shelby (10 mi), Polk (11 mi), Thayer (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023