Farnam, Nebraska
Village · Population 181 · #343 in Nebraska
About Farnam
Set in the southwestern part of Nebraska, Farnam is a tiny community, home to 181 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Farnam is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.67 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 270 residents per square mile.
📰 Farnam News Today
- Nebraska Medicine names new $99M health center WOWT · Aug 17
- Pat Baker Obituary (2026) - Farnam, NE - Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel & Monuments - Gothenburg Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Nebraska Medicine announces addition of Farnam Health Center | Newsroom | University of Nebraska Medical Center University of Nebraska Medical Center · Mar 10
- Pat Baker Obituary | Blase-Strauser Memorial Chapel & Monuments | Gothenburg, NE Tribute Archive · Aug 16
- KRVN 880 – KRVN 93.1 – KAMI - Farnam Founder’s Day celebration has full slate of activities for the weekend Rural Radio Network · Jun 24
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What Makes Farnam Unique
- The only place in America named Farnam — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern 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 15 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)181
Rank in state#343 of 528
Land area0.67 sq mi
Density270/sq mi
Coordinates40.7065, -100.2155