Chappell, Nebraska
City · Population 861 · #128 in Nebraska
About Chappell
Chappell is a tiny community in western Nebraska counting 861 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Chappell is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.7 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,230 residents per square mile.
📰 Chappell News Today
- Gary Freeman Obituary (1947 - 2026) - Chappell, NE - LA Junta Tribune Cleveland.com · Aug 11
- Chappell Air Quality Index (AQI) and USA Air Pollution IQAir · Jun 23
- KNEB-AM 960 AM – 100.3 FM - Arthur Ray Breazeale, 64, Chappell Rural Radio Network · Feb 10
- Chappell inviting community to make a splash southeast.newschannelnebraska.com · May 10
- Today in History - Dec. 14: Outdoor supplier Cabela’s founded in Nebraska WOWT · Dec 14
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Chappell Unique
- The only place in America named Chappell — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Chappell
- Rusty Bucket
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Historic Lodgepole Creek Valley Historical Marker · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Chappell
- Deuel County Fairgrounds reviews ★
- Goldenrod State Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Pony Express Nine Mile Station Marker reviews ★
- Pony Express Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Chappell
- CREEK VALLEY EARLY LEARNING CENTER
- CREEK VALLEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- CREEK VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeCity
Population (2024)861
Rank in state#128 of 528
Land area0.7 sq mi
Density1,230/sq mi
Coordinates41.0913, -102.4699