Platte Center, Nebraska
Village · Population 339 · #243 in Nebraska
About Platte Center
Platte Center is a tiny community in central Nebraska counting 339 people who proudly call it home.
Platte Center holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.3 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,130 residents per square mile.
📰 Platte Center News Today
- Obituary for Janette Kingsley Home for Funerals · Aug 3
- Barbara Jarecki Obituary May 4, 2026 McKown Funeral Home · May 4
- Scott "Snowball" Ernst Obituary Apr 7, 2026 McKown Funeral Home · Apr 7
- Axes and Aces is a Lively Destination For Family Entertainment in North Platte University of Nebraska Omaha (UNO) · Oct 21
- David Macken Obituary Mar 18, 2026 McKown Funeral Home · Mar 18
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Platte Center Unique
- The only place in America named Platte Center — 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
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Platte Center
- Wilkinson State Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Platte Center
- PLATTE CENTER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)339
Rank in state#243 of 528
Land area0.3 sq mi
Density1,130/sq mi
Coordinates41.5374, -97.4885