Syracuse, Nebraska
City · Population 2,015 · #59 in Nebraska
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About Syracuse
Syracuse is a small town in southeastern Nebraska, home to 2,015 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Syracuse is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.28 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,574 residents per square mile.
📰 Syracuse News Today
- Obituary for Randall "Randy" R. Rucker Gude Mortuary · Jul 29
- Otoe County deputies identify man killed in crash on Highway 2 KETV · Aug 3
- Can Independent Critical Access Hospitals Solve the Rural Healthcare Crisis? "All Access hosted by Andy Garcia" Features Syracuse Area Health Chinook Observer · Aug 18
- Syracuse emergency services seek new building in primary election KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · May 7
- Keith Weber Obituary (1938 - 2026) - Cook, NE - Syracuse Journal-Democrat Legacy obituary · Aug 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Syracuse Unique
- One of 7 places in the US named Syracuse — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southeastern 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
- 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.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Syracuse
- Breadeaux Pizza — pizza
- AJ's Coffee House — coffee shop (café)
- B & J Familty Restaurant
- Dairy Chief — american
- Daylight Donuts — breakfast (café)
- Godfather's Pizza — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Otoe County Museum of Memories · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Syracuse
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Syracuse
- ELEMENTARY SCHOOL AT SYRACUSE
- HIGH SCHOOL AT SYRACUSE
- MIDDLE SCHOOL AT SYRACUSE
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Syracuse Area Health · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeCity
Population (2024)2,015
Rank in state#59 of 528
Land area1.28 sq mi
Density1,574/sq mi
Coordinates40.6635, -96.1827