Curtis, Nebraska

About Curtis

Set in the southwestern part of Nebraska, Curtis is a tiny community, home to 809 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Curtis holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.2 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 674 residents per square mile.

📰 Curtis News Today

• All-American wrestlers give back to Curtis, NE community foxnebraska.com · Aug 17
• Charla May Werkmeister Obituary Aug 9, 2026 Adams & Swanson Funeral Home · Aug 10
• Curtis Lich Obituary Apr 29, 2026 Wintz and Ray Funeral Home · Apr 29
• Deputies take two into custody after warrant attempt leads to standoff at Curtis home KSNB · Mar 31
• Michael Crawford Obituary May 8, 2026 Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory · May 8

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Curtis Unique

• The only place in America named Curtis — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• Positioned in southwestern 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

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Curtis

• Curtis Cattle Company — american
• Martha Jo's Cafe — american

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Curtis

• Curtis City Park reviews ★
• Hansen Memorial Reserve State Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

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

🏫 Schools in Curtis

• MEDICINE VALLEY ELEMENTARY
• MEDICINE VALLEY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL

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

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Curtis

🏘️ Nearby Communities