About Milford
Milford, NE is a small town located in eastern Nebraska with an estimated population of 2,211.
Officially, Milford is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.79 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 2,799 residents per square mile.
📰 Milford News Today
- Nebraska volleyball star surprises Milford High School team KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Aug 5
- Rodney Schweitzer Obituary (2026) - Milford, NE - Lauber Funeral & Cremation Services - Milford Legacy obituary · Aug 5
- 2028 Milford Middle Blocker Shayla Rautenberg Commits to Nebraska Hurrdat Sports · Jun 15
- Troopers Find 525 LBs of Cocaine in I-80 Traffic Stop Nebraska State Patrol (.gov) · May 27
- Donald F. Forst Obituary | Volzke Funeral Home | Seward, NE Tribute Archive · Aug 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Milford Unique
- One of 19 places in the US named Milford — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- 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
- 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 10 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Dinosaur Museum (closed) · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Milford
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Milford
- MILFORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- MILFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,211
Rank in state#53 of 528
Land area0.79 sq mi
Density2,799/sq mi
Coordinates40.7726, -97.0541