About Martell
Set in the southeastern part of Nebraska, Martell is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Martell is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 0.19 square miles.
📰 Martell News Today
- Michael Ament Obituary (1960 - 2026) - Lincoln, NE - Lincoln Journal Star Legacy obituary · Jun 1
- Colorado attempted homicide suspect arrested in western Nebraska - KLKN-TV KLKN-TV · Nov 14
- William L. Hines Obituary | Butherus-Maser & Love Funeral Home | Lincoln, NE Tribute Archive · Jul 22
- Obituary for Danny Michael Keller Wherry Mortuary · Nov 24
- Paul W. Gana Roper and Sons · Mar 4
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Martell Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.19 sq mi.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in southeastern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 6 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Martell
📍 Bentzinger's Pleasant Acres📍 Brandt📍 Country Estates📍 Dakota Springs📍 Wendelin Estates📍 Whitetail Run📍 Winch Wranch Acres
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Martell
- 🏞️ Bluestem State Recreation Area · National Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area0.19 sq mi
Coordinates40.6389, -96.7588