About Bee
Set in the eastern part of Nebraska, Bee is a tiny community counting 167 people who proudly call it home.
Bee holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.25 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 668 residents per square mile.
📰 Bee News Today
- Grand Island student visits Nebraska Capitol after winning state Civics Bee KSNB · Aug 13
- Grand Island Student Mya Bernal Wins First National Civics Bee Nebraska State Finals, Will Go To National Finals chadronradio.com · Jun 26
- Nebraska middle schoolers compete in National Civics Bee state finals KHGI · Jun 24
- Nebraska Chamber of Commerce announces statewide civics bee Nebraska Public Media · May 16
- In Bee Lab, Myers found a hive that helped her thrive Nebraska Today · May 22
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What Makes Bee Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.25 sq mi.
- Positioned in eastern 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 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)167
Rank in state#357 of 528
Land area0.25 sq mi
Density668/sq mi
Coordinates41.0064, -97.0583