Big Springs, Nebraska
Village · Population 405 · #217 in Nebraska
About Big Springs
Set in the western part of Nebraska, Big Springs is a tiny community, home to 405 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Big Springs is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.44 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 920 residents per square mile.
📰 Big Springs News Today
- South Platte High School (Big Springs, NE) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 12
- Donald Phelan Obituary - (1934-2026) Julesburg Advocate · Aug 14
- Josh Dean Hoover Obituary Jul 28, 2026 Draucker Funeral Home · Jul 28
- Omaha woman dies in crash near Big Springs Panhandle News Channel Nebraska · Jun 22
- Two arrested in Big Springs drug bust, school briefly locked down knopnews2.com · Nov 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Big Springs Unique
- The only place in America named Big Springs — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in western 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 18 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Big Springs
- Bittersweet State Wildlife Management Area reviews ★
- California Hill Historical Marker reviews ★
- Eiker Park reviews ★
- McGreer Camper Park reviews ★
- Phelps Hotel Historical Marker reviews ★
- Sam Bass and the Big Springs Robbery Historical Marker reviews ★
- Waterman Sod House Historical Marker reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Big Springs
- SO PLATTE ELEM AT BIG SPRINGS
- SOUTH PLATTE HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)405
Rank in state#217 of 528
Land area0.44 sq mi
Density920/sq mi
Coordinates41.0609, -102.0745