About Ogallala
Ogallala is a small town in western Nebraska with an estimated population of 4,751.
Officially, Ogallala is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 4.96 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 958 residents per square mile.
📰 Ogallala News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Ogallala Unique
- The only place in America named Ogallala — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western 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.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Ogallala
- Runza Restaurant
- Scooter's Coffee — coffee shop (café)
- MiRanchito
- Open Range — burger
- Open Range Restaurant
- Taco Jan's
- Urban Farmer
- Valentino's — italian
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Mansion on the Hill · Attraction
- Nebraska National Trails Museum · Museum
- Petrified Wood Art Gallery · Art gallery
- Petrified Wood Gallery · Attraction
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ogallala
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Ogallala
- OGALLALA HIGH SCHOOL
- PRAIRIE VIEW SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Ogallala Community Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.