Why visit Stromsburg
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 4 parks and trails, 6 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Charles H. Morrill Homestead and Buckley Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 29 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Stromsburg
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Stromsburg
Stromsburg is a city in Polk County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,028 as per the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Stromsburg, Nebraska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks2
Charles H. Morrill Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historic house in Stromsburg, Nebraska
Parks, trails and playgrounds4
Restaurants and cafes6
El Centenario
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.5 mi
310 Main Street, Stromsburg
Mo-Su 11:00-21:00
History
Stromsburg was settled early in Nebraska history. A group of Swedish settlers from the town of Ockelbo arrived in the 1860s after several years in Illinois. This group was led by Lewis Headstrom, who was a real estate agent. Seeing some similarities to their old Swedish homeland the settlers formed what would be called Stromsburg, named after a section of Ockelbo, Sweden. By the 1880s, two brickyards were in operation in the town. Many buildings constructed of ‘native’ brick still stand, including the Viking Center, now a community center that was originally The Opera House; the Cornerstone Bank; two businesses on the east side of the square; and several homes. Brick streets still surround the city square in Stromsburg. A brick Carnegie library was built in Stromsburg in 1918. The downtown area of Stromsburg has a town square in its center. This square forms a park, with lawns and mature trees, where festivals and events are held. In the center of the square is a two-story Swedish style building made of brick with decorative toll painting and the phrase "Välkommen" (Swedish for "Welcome").
Stromsburg was given the title of the “Swede Capital of Nebraska” by Governor Frank B. Morrison in 1966 at the Swedish Festival. The Swedish festival is held in June each year and showcases Stromburg's Swedish heritage.
From the History section of Stromsburg, Nebraska on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship7
Evangelical Free Church
Church · Free Evangelical · 0.5 mi
101 9th Street, Stromsburg
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries7
Map of Stromsburg
33 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 34°F | 13°F | 0.7 in | 6.2 in |
| Feb | 39°F | 16°F | 0.8 in | 7.5 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 26°F | 1.6 in | 4.1 in |
| Apr | 63°F | 37°F | 2.9 in | 2.0 in |
| May | 73°F | 50°F | 4.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 82°F | 61°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 65°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 62°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 53°F | 2.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 40°F | 2.2 in | 0.9 in |
| Nov | 50°F | 27°F | 1.4 in | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 17°F | 1.1 in | 5.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Osceola (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Polk County has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Winter Storm)
- 2024-08-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-07-27: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2022-02-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Columbus Municipal Airport (OLU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 26 miles away.
- Central City 21 mi west, about 34 min by car
- Columbus 25 mi northeast, about 41 min by car
- David City 26 mi east, about 42 min by car
- Henderson 26 mi southwest, about 42 min by car
- Aurora 28 mi southwest, about 45 min by car
- Seward 29 mi southeast, about 47 min by car
- Schuyler 36 mi northeast, about 58 min by car
- Friend 36 mi southeast, about 58 min by car
- Grand Island 42 mi west, about 1 h 15 min by car
- Lincoln 52 mi southeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Morrill homestead from SW 2, Unknown author, Public domain
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