Cozad, Nebraska

About Cozad

Cozad, NE is a small town located in western Nebraska with an estimated population of 3,945.

Officially, Cozad is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.62 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,506 residents per square mile.

📰 Cozad News Today

• Cozad man sentenced to 30 years for drug charges Central Nebraska Today · Jul 22
• Kirk R. Morris Obituary May 26, 2026 - Reynolds-Love Funeral Home Reynolds-Love Funeral Home · Jun 16
• Nebraska State Patrol investigates crashes near Cozad KSNB · May 31
• Cozad man charged following assault outside bar KHGI · Jun 15
• Phyllis Marie Hannappel Obituary (2026) - Cozad, NE - Berryman Funeral Home - Cozad Legacy obituary · May 20

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Cozad Unique

• The only place in America named Cozad — 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 14 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Cozad

• Pizza Hut — pizza
• El Paraiso — mexican

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• One Hundredth Meridian Museum · Museum
• Robert Henri Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Cozad

• Centennial Park reviews ★
• Central Platte Valley Historical Marker reviews ★
• Cozad State Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Darr Strip State Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Ethan's Park reviews ★
• Frenchy Park reviews ★
• Memorial Park reviews ★
• Midway Lake Recreational Grounds reviews ★
• Midway Lake State Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Muny Park reviews ★
• Sportsman Field reviews ★
• Sportsman Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Cozad

• COZAD EARLY EDUCATION CENTER
• COZAD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
• COZAD HIGH SCHOOL
• COZAD MIDDLE SCHOOL

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

🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare

• Cozad Community Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals

Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Cozad

🏘️ Nearby Communities