Holdrege, Nebraska
City · Population 5,556 · #31 in Nebraska
About Holdrege
Holdrege is a close-knit town in southern Nebraska with an estimated population of 5,556.
Holdrege holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.23 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,313 residents per square mile.
📰 Holdrege News Today
- Our Town Holdrege: Nebraska Prairie Museum KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Aug 14
- KRVN 880 – KRVN 93.1 – KAMI - Lynna Marie Palmer, 64 years of age, of Holdrege, Nebraska Rural Radio Network · Aug 15
- Our Town Holdrege: Nebraska Prairie Museum KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Aug 14
- Obituary | Dee Swanson of Holdrege, Nebraska - Nelson-Bauer Funeral Homes Nelson-Bauer Funeral Homes · Jul 26
- Bomgaars to open new location in Holdrege this spring centralnebraskatoday.com · Mar 31
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Holdrege Unique
- The only place in America named Holdrege — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern 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
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,556.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Holdrege
- Pizza Hut — pizza
- CHEEX — american
- Country Cookin — american
- Gourmet House — chinese
- Hotel Dale Family Restaurant — american
- La Hacienda — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Phelps County Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Holdrege
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Holdrege
- HOLDREGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- HOLDREGE HIGH SCHOOL
- HOLDREGE MIDDLE SCHOOL
- HOLDREGE PUBLIC SCHOOLS EARLY CHILDHOOD ED CTR
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Phelps Memorial Health Center ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeCity
Population (2024)5,556
Rank in state#31 of 528
Land area4.23 sq mi
Density1,313/sq mi
Coordinates40.4394, -99.3770