About Elba
Elba, NE is a tiny community located in central Nebraska, home to 197 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Elba holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.37 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 532 residents per square mile.
📰 Elba News Today
- Gary Rasmussen Obituary (1943 - 2026) - Elba, NE - The Grand Island Independent Legacy obituary · Aug 7
- Elba High School (NE) Volleyball MaxPreps · Jul 16
- Scribner-Snyder vs Elba Football - Sep 10, 2026 Sports Illustrated · Aug 11
- Howard County grass fire highlights risks of prescribed burns in central Nebraska KSNB · Mar 10
- Coleen DeEtte Ingerle Obituary (2026) - St Paul, NE - Peters Funeral Home - St. Paul Legacy obituary · Jan 17
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Elba Unique
- 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 8 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Elba
- Marsh Wren State Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Elba
- ELBA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- ELBA SECONDARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)197
Rank in state#332 of 528
Land area0.37 sq mi
Density532/sq mi
Coordinates41.2853, -98.5693