Clearwater, Nebraska
Village · Population 328 · #246 in Nebraska
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About Clearwater
Set in the northern part of Nebraska, Clearwater is a tiny community, home to 328 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Clearwater holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.37 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 886 residents per square mile.
📰 Clearwater News Today
- Martha Jane Volle Obituary May 6, 2026 Snider Funeral Homes · May 6
- Summerland [Clearwater/Ewing/Orchard] (NE) Football MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Unpacking Nebraska softball's weekend at the Clearwater Invitational Hastings Tribune · Jul 29
- Margaret Elaine Kimes Obituary (2026) - Clearwater, NE - Snider Memorial Funeral Home - Clearwater Legacy obituary · Aug 7
- Obituary for Ara Hague Home for Funerals · Jun 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Clearwater Unique
- One of 5 places in the US named Clearwater — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 12 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Clearwater
- Hackberry Creek State Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Clearwater
- CLEARWATER LEARNING CENTER
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)328
Rank in state#246 of 528
Land area0.37 sq mi
Density886/sq mi
Coordinates42.1708, -98.1895