About Sutton
Set in the southern part of Nebraska, Sutton is a small town counting 1,443 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Sutton is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.85 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 780 residents per square mile.
📰 Sutton News Today
- Sutton High School (NE) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 14
- Ila Sutton Obituary (1932 - 2026) - Bishop, Georgia, GA - Nebraska City News Press Legacy obituary · Aug 13
- Sutton woman arrested on drug charge Central Nebraska Today · Mar 23
- Officials respond to two central-eastern Nebraska fires over the weekend KSNB · Feb 16
- Nebraska Man Arrest in the Town of Marlborough on Child Sexual Exploitation Charges New York State Police (.gov) · Mar 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Sutton Unique
- Positioned in southern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Sutton Aquatic Center · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Sutton
- Lange Waterfowl Production Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Rolland Lagoon National Waterfowl Production Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Sutton City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Sutton
- SUTTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- SUTTON SECONDARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,443
Rank in state#77 of 528
Land area1.85 sq mi
Density780/sq mi
Coordinates40.6071, -97.8573