Wauneta, Nebraska
Village · Population 527 · #185 in Nebraska
About Wauneta
Wauneta, NE is a tiny community located in southwestern Nebraska counting 527 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Wauneta is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.78 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 676 residents per square mile.
📰 Wauneta News Today
- Helen Joye Maddux Obituary (2026) - Wauneta, NE - Liewer Funeral Home - Wauneta Legacy obituary · Aug 15
- Wauneta, NE Air Quality & Pollen Weather Underground · Aug 13
- David L. Teply Obituary (2026) - Wauneta, NE - Herrmann-Jones Funeral Chapel - McCook Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Joanne Shackelford Obituary - Charlottesville, VA Dignity Memorial · Apr 9
- Emma Lorraine Larsen Obituary Oct 24, 2025 Apfel Funeral Home and Cremation Services · Oct 24
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What Makes Wauneta Unique
- The only place in America named Wauneta — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southwestern 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
- 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 15 miles.
🏫 Schools in Wauneta
- WAUNETA PALISADE MIDDLE SCHOOL
- WAUNETA-PALISADE HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)527
Rank in state#185 of 528
Land area0.78 sq mi
Density676/sq mi
Coordinates40.4161, -101.3721