Ord, Nebraska

About Ord

Ord, NE is a small town located in central Nebraska, home to 2,091 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Ord is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 968 residents per square mile.

📰 Ord News Today

• Ord Public Schools closed on Tuesday to assess storm damage Central Nebraska Today · Aug 18
• Severe weather damages Ord, delays first day of school KSNB · Aug 18
• Bonnie Le Molle Obituary Sep 17, 2026 Apfel Funeral Home and Cremation Services · Sep 17
• From walking tours to renovations, Ord's economic development director shares tips for promoting rural Nebraska Nebraska Public Media · Mar 2
• Weather Forecast and Conditions for Ord, Nebraska - The Weather Channel | Weather.com The Weather Channel · Jul 14

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What Makes Ord Unique

• The only place in America named Ord — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.

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 15 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Ord

• Blizzard of 1888 Historical Marker reviews ★
• Bussell Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Ord

• ORD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• ORD JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Valley County Health System · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

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