StrattonNE
A town of 304, settled in 1881.
Is Stratton a good place to live?
Stratton’s median age is 55 years, against 37.5 years in Nebraska’s towns and 40.5 years across U.S. towns. No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a higher share of residents 65 or older than Stratton. Stratton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
304 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Stratton: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Stratton, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 30, 2026.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Stratton.
A typical Stratton home is worth about $155K
The typical Stratton home is worth about $155,000, up 3.1% in a year, 44% below the Nebraska typical home. 82% of households own their home in Stratton, above both the Nebraska town median (67%) and the median of U.S. towns (73%).
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Stratton stands out in Nebraska and nationally, with fewer of its working residents who work locally
1.7% of working residents work locally in Stratton. Since 2013, Stratton has lost 53 jobs, to 39 in 2023. 21% of residents live below the poverty line in Stratton.
| Stratton | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Working residents who work in town | 1.7% | 34% | 8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21% | 11% | 9.6% |
| Median household income | $35,000 | $69,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 19 minutes | 17 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
In Stratton, a typical July afternoon runs hotter than in the typical Nebraska or U.S. town
The July high in Stratton is 92°F. Stratton has chilly winters and warm summers, with very little rain.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Stratton faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
How healthy Stratton is
Stratton beats the Nebraska average on 4 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 10. 44% of Stratton adults have high blood pressure. No town among the 58 in Nebraska we compare has a higher share of adults who have diabetes than Stratton.
| Stratton | Nebraska towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 44% | 34% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 11% | 12% |
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 13% | 14% | 17% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 23% |
| What stands out | Stratton | NE |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer binge drinkers | 16.4% | 19.7% |
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 84.2% | 77.5% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.6% | 6.1% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Everything we know about Stratton
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Stratton; the nearest are
About 2 of every 100 Stratton residents are enrolled in college, against 7 across Nebraska.
98% of working residents leave Stratton for work
Where Stratton’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Stratton
Village in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, United States
Stratton is a village in Hitchcock County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 310 at the 2020 census.
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- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 2,802 ft
- ZIP code
- 69043
Questions about Stratton
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Stratton, NE a good place to live?
Stratton has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
What is Stratton, NE known for?
2 notable people were born here, including George Sauer and Rita Bell.