Wausa, Nebraska
Village · Population 582 · #178 in Nebraska
About Wausa
Set in the northern part of Nebraska, Wausa is a tiny community with an estimated population of 582.
Officially, Wausa is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.52 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,119 residents per square mile.
📰 Wausa News Today
- Obituary information for Virginia Johnson Brockhaus Funeral Home · Aug 11
- Wausa High School (NE) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 9
- Obituary information for Milton Ober Brockhaus Funeral Home · Aug 9
- Yvonne Carlson Obituary (2026) - Wausa, NE - Goglin Funeral Homes & Crematory - Yankton Legacy obituary · Aug 7
- Celebration of Life for Milton Ober, age 87, of Wausa KBRX · Aug 10
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Wausa Unique
- The only place in America named Wausa — 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Wausa
- Gladstone Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Wausa
- WAUSA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- WAUSA HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)582
Rank in state#178 of 528
Land area0.52 sq mi
Density1,119/sq mi
Coordinates42.4978, -97.5393