Elmwood, Nebraska
Village · Population 686 · #159 in Nebraska
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About Elmwood
Elmwood is a tiny community in eastern Nebraska with an estimated population of 686.
Officially, Elmwood is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.45 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,524 residents per square mile.
📰 Elmwood News Today
- Elmwood Sen. Rob Clements reflects on 10 years of service in Nebraska Legislature Nebraska Examiner · Apr 13
- Dawn Tyrrell Obituary (1965 - 2026) - Ashland, NE - Omaha World-Herald Legacy obituary · Aug 4
- Elmwood-Murdock High School (NE) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 9
- Elmwood partners with UNL students to shape future economic growth Nebraska Today · Dec 17
- One found dead after explosion near Murdock, authorities say WOWT · Dec 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Elmwood Unique
- Positioned in eastern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Bess Streeter Aldrich Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elmwood
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Elmwood
- ELMWOOD-MURDOCK ELEM SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)686
Rank in state#159 of 528
Land area0.45 sq mi
Density1,524/sq mi
Coordinates40.8428, -96.2952