Sutton Nebraska Map

About Sutton, Nebraska

Sutton is a locality in Clay County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 1,323. The population density is 280.9 people per km². Sutton is located at 40.6056°N, 97.8592°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68979.

Sutton unfolds across a landscape of broad horizons, where the land itself seems to breathe with the sky. It lies 27.8 miles east of Hastings, NE (from Hastings, NE: bearing 87°T), and is situated 19.6 miles south-south-east of Aurora. The terrain here is a study in subtle contours, the rolling plains giving way to gentle dips and rises that channel the prairie winds. Fields of grain, in hues ranging from sun-bleached gold to the deep green of early growth, stretch out like an artist’s canvas, punctuated by the occasional cluster of cottonwood trees that offer a solitary, dignified shade. The air, especially as the sun begins its slow descent, carries a crisp, clean scent, a mingling of dry earth and the distant promise of rain, and the very light seems to possess a certain golden weight, settling softly upon the land. The story of Sutton is one deeply intertwined with the fertile soil and the enduring spirit of those who have worked it. Founded by settlers drawn to the promise of agricultural abundance, the town’s economy has historically been anchored in the cultivation of corn, soybeans, and wheat, a rhythm dictated by the seasons and the unyielding generosity of the earth. Vestiges of its past can be felt in the sturdy, unpretentious architecture, buildings that have weathered their share of prairie storms and stood as silent witnesses to generations of farmers and merchants. While the agricultural heartland remains, Sutton has also seen diversification, with small businesses and services supporting the surrounding agricultural communities, creating a quiet hum of activity that belies the vastness of the surrounding landscape.

About This Sutton Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Sutton, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.605566, -97.859215. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Sutton and Clay County.

Detailed location data for Sutton includes the ZIP code (68979), telephone area code (308), county seat of Clay County (Clay Center), and school district assignment (Sutton Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Sutton is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.