Surprise, Nebraska

About Surprise

Set in the central part of Nebraska, Surprise is a tiny community, home to 40 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Surprise is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.39 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 103 residents per square mile.

📰 Surprise News Today

• Fifth time's the charm? Ahmad Hudson's surprise Nebraska visit sounds alarm bells Husker Corner · Oct 3
• Nebraska football's Matt Rhule makes surprise cameo on 'Lanterns' season finale USA Today · Oct 5
• Five-Star TE Ahmad Hudson, LSU Commit, Making a Surprise Visit to Nebraska for Maryland Game Sports Illustrated · Oct 2
• Nebraska coach Matt Rhule makes surprise ‘Lanterns’ cameo in season finale New York Post · Oct 5
• Who’s lying in wait to surprise Nebraska football in September? 13newsnow.com · Sep 3

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What Makes Surprise Unique

• With 40 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
• 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 8 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Surprise

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