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Stromsburg, Nebraska

city · Polk County

At a glance

1,074
Population
$159,900
Median home value (all homes)
47% below U.S. median
$206,256
Typical market value
Zillow, 2026-07
$846/mo
Median rent
37% below U.S. median
$58,988
Median household income
25% below U.S. median
22.6 min
Average commute
79.2%
Homes with broadband
88.21%
Locations with fiber available
0.2%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 86 — 14% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing30% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities26% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost19% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college17 mi
Nearest community college43 mi
Nearest technical college51 mi
High school graduates90.2%
College graduates23.3%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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