Sutton is a city in Clay County, Nebraska, United States.

Sutton was laid out in 1871 when the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad was extended to that point.

[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 1.99 square miles (5.15 km2), all land.

There were 666 housing units at an average density of 334.7 per square mile (129.2/km2).

30.1% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

28.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.1% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.