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Sutton, NE
City in Clay County, Nebraska.
Population
1,323
Land area
1.9sq mi
People per sq mi
714
ZIP codes
0
Sutton and its ZIP codes
Sutton at a glance
- Sutton is about 28 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 98th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $81,313, 6% above the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,600 (35% below Nebraska) and median rent is $923 a month.
Local data for Sutton, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sutton, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$81,313
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$155,600
Median rent
$923/mo
Homeownership
84.7%
Bachelor's or higher
26.5%
Median age
48.0
Average commute
16.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (636), Irish Americans (110), Mexican Americans (88).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Sutton.
Unemployment rate
2.1%
Aug 2026, -0.4 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,715
2,036 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$66,993
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$71.37M
FY 2026, $11,693 per person
How people get to work
Sutton, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled11.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.6%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home6.4%
Average one-way commute: 16.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sutton, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
712
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
8
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 16°F
29.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sutton, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
12.1%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Sutton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SaronvilleVillage | 4.2 mi | 0.1 |
| GraftonVillage | 7.7 mi | 0.3 |
| StockhamVillage | 8.8 mi | 0.2 |
| LushtonVillage | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Clay CenterCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| HendersonCity | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| HarvardCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| OngVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| GenevaCity | 14 mi | 2.3 |
| FairmontVillage | 15 mi | 1.2 |
| ShickleyVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| McCool JunctionVillage | 17 mi | 0.5 |
| EdgarCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| FairfieldCity | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| AuroraCity | 18 mi | 3.3 |
| HamptonVillage | 19 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Sutton, NE in?
- Sutton is in Clay County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Sutton, NE?
- About 1,323 people live in Sutton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Sutton?
- Nearby places include Saronville (4.2 mi), Grafton (7.7 mi), Stockham (8.8 mi), Lushton (11 mi), Clay Center (12 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023