Broadwater, Nebraska
Village · Population 98 · #418 in Nebraska
About Broadwater
Broadwater is a tiny community in western Nebraska counting 98 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Broadwater is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.16 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 613 residents per square mile.
📰 Broadwater News Today
- Percy Hansen Obituary - Bridgeport, NE Dignity Memorial · Aug 4
- Nebraska Wildfires prompt state of emergency, fatality confirmed - Tri-State Livestock News Tri-State Livestock News · Mar 13
- Injured calves recover from wildfire as hay donations pour in for Broadwater ranch KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Mar 19
- ‘Like a death’: Grief, hope and resilience after Sandhills ravaged by wildfire Nebraska Examiner · Apr 7
- Broadwater, NE Weather Radar WeatherBug · Sep 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Broadwater Unique
- The only place in America named Broadwater — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.16 sq mi.
- With 98 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in western Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 15 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)98
Rank in state#418 of 528
Land area0.16 sq mi
Density613/sq mi
Coordinates41.5980, -102.8525