Burwell, Nebraska

About Burwell

Burwell is a small town in northern Nebraska counting 1,019 people who proudly call it home.

Officially, Burwell is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.05 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 970 residents per square mile.

📰 Burwell News Today

• Nebraska’s Big Rodeo returns to Burwell with new events, celebrity guests KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Jul 15
• Jesse Sanchez Obituary Aug 11, 2026 Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory · Aug 11
• Texas man dies in two-vehicle crash in Central Nebraska KSNB · Jul 29
• Burwell High School (NE) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 12
• ‘It’s Just the Pride of Burwell’: Nebraska’s Big Rodeo Carries 105 Years of History Into a New Chapter Rural Radio Network · Jul 9

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Burwell Unique

• The only place in America named Burwell — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in northern 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

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 16 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Burwell

• Northside Bar and Grill — burger

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Garfield County Historical Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Burwell

• Burwell City Park reviews ★
• Calamus Reservoir State Recreation Area reviews ★
• Calamus Valley Historical Marker reviews ★
• Mirdan Canal State Wildlife Management Area reviews ★
• North Loup Project Historical Marker reviews ★
• Riverside Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Burwell

• BURWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• BURWELL JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Burwell

🏘️ Nearby Communities