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Holdrege, Nebraska

City · Population 5,556 · #31 in Nebraska
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Holdrege is a city in Phelps County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 5,515 at the 2020 census.

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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.

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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

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🎡 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

TypeCity
Population (2024)5,556
Rank in state#31 of 528
Land area4.23 sq mi
Density1,313/sq mi
Coordinates40.4394, -99.3770

🌤️ Current Weather

Right now89°F
ConditionsSunny
Wind10 to 15 mph

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