Nehawka, Nebraska
Village · Population 173 · #351 in Nebraska
About Nehawka
Nehawka is a tiny community in eastern Nebraska, home to 173 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Nehawka is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.24 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 721 residents per square mile.
📰 Nehawka News Today
- Village of Nehawka examines zoning changes for community data centers KETV · Aug 12
- Obituary for Sharon L. Mockerman Gude Mortuary · Apr 23
- Fred D Parise Obituary (2026) - Plattsmouth, NE - Brian P. Harvey Funeral Home - Plattsmouth Legacy obituary · May 8
- Zachary M. Jones, 40, Union, NE southeast.newschannelnebraska.com · Apr 17
- Nehawka farmer ordered to pay $500,000, spend 30 days in jail for overstating assets Nebraska Examiner · Nov 10
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What Makes Nehawka Unique
- The only place in America named Nehawka — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.24 sq mi.
- Positioned in eastern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 7 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Nehawka
- Nehawka Community Park reviews ★
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⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)173
Rank in state#351 of 528
Land area0.24 sq mi
Density721/sq mi
Coordinates40.8297, -95.9908