Waterbury, Nebraska
Village · Population 70 · #454 in Nebraska
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About Waterbury
Waterbury, NE is a tiny community located in northeastern Nebraska with an estimated population of 70.
Officially, Waterbury is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.14 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 500 residents per square mile.
📰 Waterbury News Today
- Teresa Lynn Waterbury Obituary Aug 8, 2026 Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes · Aug 8
- Stormin’ Norman’s hosting last event before closing indefinitely KTIV · Oct 23
- Eleanor Bertha Baier Obituary Jun 9, 2026 Waterbury Funeral Service · Jun 9
- James William Kavanaugh Obituary Oct 6, 2025 - Christy-Smith Funeral Homes Christy-Smith Funeral Homes · Oct 6
- Obituary | Donna Mae Woodard millerfh.com · Oct 3
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What Makes Waterbury Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.14 sq mi.
- With 70 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in northeastern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)70
Rank in state#454 of 528
Land area0.14 sq mi
Density500/sq mi
Coordinates42.4572, -96.7356