Amherst, Nebraska

About Amherst

Set in the central part of Nebraska, Amherst is a tiny community with an estimated population of 203.

Amherst holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.22 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 923 residents per square mile.

📰 Amherst News Today

• Amherst Volleyball Looks to Defend First-Ever State Championship Central Nebraska Today · Aug 14
• Nebraska state senator cited for ‘public indecency’ during session-ending party Nebraska Examiner · Oct 31
• Nebraska Legislature receives report about Senator McKeon’s conduct KSNB · Jan 7
• Nebraska Sen. Dan McKeon resigns before state senators vote on resolution to expel wowt.com · Jan 13
• 2026 Amherst Wrestling Invite KHGI · Jan 11

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What Makes Amherst Unique

• One of 7 places in the US named Amherst — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.22 sq mi.
• 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.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🏫 Schools in Amherst

• AMHERST ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• AMHERST HIGH SCHOOL

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

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