What are the schools like in Stromsburg, NE?

Stromsburg is served primarily by CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.2:1.

What is the median household income in Stromsburg?

The median household income in Stromsburg, NE is $58,162 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.2%.

What is the weather like in Stromsburg, NE?

Stromsburg has an average high temperature of 34.3°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 29.3 inches.

Stromsburg, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Stromsburg, NE affordable or expensive?

Stromsburg's cost of living index is 88, where 100 represents the national average. This means Stromsburg is 12% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $131,700 and the median rent is $615 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Stromsburg, NE?

Crime rate data for Stromsburg is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Stromsburg, NE a Good Place to Live?

Stromsburg is a small town of 970 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $58,162 and a 2.2% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is 12% below the national average.

Strengths: Stromsburg stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Stromsburg is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Stromsburg city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.7

Stromsburg's overall cost of living index is 87.7, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Stromsburg costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.

Metric	Stromsburg, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$131,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$615	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,162	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Stromsburg is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Stromsburg is served primarily by CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Stromsburg, NE	National Avg
School District	CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.2:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	24.3%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.4%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Stromsburg sees average highs of 34.3°F in January and 86.0°F in July, with 28.7 inches of annual precipitation and 29.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Stromsburg, NE
Average High — January	34.3°F
Average High — July	86.0°F
Annual Precipitation	28.7"
Annual Snowfall	29.3"

Demographics

Metric	Stromsburg, NE	National Avg
Population	970	—
Median Age	45.6	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.2%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	21.6%	22.2%
65 and over	30.6%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Osceola, NE 5 mi Benedict, NE 8 mi Shelby, NE 10 mi Polk, NE 10 mi Thayer, NE 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Stromsburg

Stromsburg, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68666

Stromsburg vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Stromsburg, NE affordable or expensive?

Stromsburg's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average. That makes Stromsburg roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $131,700 and median rent is $615/month.

What is the crime rate in Stromsburg, NE?

Crime data for Stromsburg is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Stromsburg?

Public schools in Stromsburg are operated by CROSS COUNTY COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.2:1. 24.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Stromsburg, NE a good place to live?

Stromsburg, NE has a population of 970, a median household income of $58,162, and an unemployment rate of 2.2%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Stromsburg?

Stromsburg averages 34.3°F in January and 86.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.7 inches with about 29.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Stromsburg?

Stromsburg, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68666.

What is the population of Stromsburg?

The population of Stromsburg, Nebraska is 970 with a median age of 45.6. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Stromsburg?

Key numbers for living in Stromsburg: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $131,700, median household income $58,162, schools rated A-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Stromsburg side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.