Axtell, Nebraska
Village · Population 769 · #145 in Nebraska
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About Axtell
Axtell, NE is a tiny community located in southern Nebraska, home to 769 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Axtell holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,672 residents per square mile.
📰 Axtell News Today
- Axtell Volleyball Roars Into 2026 Season Central Nebraska Today · Aug 17
- Schedule - Axtell Wildcats (Axtell, NE) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 13
- Axtell man identified as victim in deadly crash on Kearney overpass KSNB · May 29
- KRVN 880 – KRVN 93.1 – KAMI - Pre-trial continuance granted for Axtell man facing up to 80 years Rural Radio Network · May 26
- James N. Anderson Obituary Dec 3, 2018 Craig Funeral Home · Mar 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Axtell Unique
- Positioned in southern 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Axtell
- Bluestem Waterfowl Production Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- Mosaic Recreation Area reviews ★
- North Park reviews ★
- South Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Axtell
- AXTELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- AXTELL HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)769
Rank in state#145 of 528
Land area0.46 sq mi
Density1,672/sq mi
Coordinates40.4798, -99.1292