Spalding, Nebraska
Village · Population 424 · #213 in Nebraska
About Spalding
Spalding is a tiny community in northern Nebraska counting 424 people who proudly call it home.
Spalding holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.32 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,325 residents per square mile.
📰 Spalding News Today
- Richard "Dick" Rankin Obituary Aug 9, 2026 Levander Funeral Homes · Aug 9
- Marilyn A. Walkowiak Obituary Jul 23, 2026 Levander Funeral Homes · Jul 23
- Mary Claire Brown Obituary (2026) - Spalding, NE - Levander Funeral Home of Spalding Legacy obituary · Jul 4
- Joseph Glaser Obituary (1957 - 2026) - Ord, NE - Lincoln Journal Star Legacy obituary · Jun 10
- Marcene Bauer Obituary - Austin, TX Neptune Society · Mar 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Spalding Unique
- The only place in America named Spalding — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 15 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Spalding
- Kealy's Tavern & Bowl
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Spalding
- Spalding City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Spalding
- RIVERSIDE ELEMENTARY - SPALDING
- RIVERSIDE MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)424
Rank in state#213 of 528
Land area0.32 sq mi
Density1,325/sq mi
Coordinates41.6893, -98.3625