Sutherland is a small town of 1,184 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $81,923
and a 3.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 88 (US average = 100), which is
12% below the national average.
Strengths:
Sutherland stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Sutherland is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Sutherland 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: 87.5
Sutherland's overall cost of living index is 87.5,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Sutherland costs roughly 12% less than the average American city.
Metric
Sutherland, NE
National Avg
Median Home Value
$161,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$528
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
73.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$81,923
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Sutherland's violent crime rate is 108.8 per 100,000 residents
— 71% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
108.8 /100k
Property Crime
1770.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Sutherland is served primarily by SUTHERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Sutherland, NE
National Avg
School District
SUTHERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
10.9:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
20.2%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.0%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Sutherland sees average highs of 38.9°F in January
and 88.3°F in July,
with 20.8 inches of annual precipitation
and 26.9 inches of snow per year.
Sutherland's cost of living index is 88, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Sutherland roughly 12% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $161,700 and median rent is $528/month.
Sutherland's violent crime rate is 108.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 1770.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Sutherland are operated by SUTHERLAND PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.9:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Sutherland, NE has a population of 1,184, a median household income of $81,923, and an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
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.
Sutherland averages 38.9°F in January and 88.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 20.8 inches
with about 26.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Sutherland, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 69165.
The population of Sutherland, Nebraska is 1,184 with a median age of 46.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Sutherland: cost of living index 88 (100 = US average), median home $161,700, median household income $81,923, crime index 51 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Sutherland side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
