Fairbury, Nebraska
City · Population 3,858 · #39 in Nebraska
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About Fairbury
Fairbury, NE is a small town located in southern Nebraska, home to 3,858 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Fairbury holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.54 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,519 residents per square mile.
📰 Fairbury News Today
- Fairbury High School (NE) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 14
- Agricultural economics students help shape Fairbury’s future Nebraska Today · Apr 9
- Fairbury residents work to clean up mess left by Saturday night storm KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · May 17
- As nitrate contamination continues to plague Nebraska, Fairbury tests new treatment approach Nebraska Public Media · Nov 24
- Bruce Stanton Obituary (2026) - Fairbury, NE - Gerdes-Meyer Funeral Home - Fairbury Legacy obituary · Aug 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Fairbury Unique
- Positioned in southern 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
- 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 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Fairbury
- Pizza Hut — pizza
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Jefferson County Historical Museum · Museum
- Rock Island Depot Railroad Museum · Museum
- Fairbury City Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Fairbury
- City Park reviews ★
- Crystal Springs Park reviews ★
- Flathead Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
- McNish Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Fairbury
- CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- FAIRBURY JR-SR HIGH SCHOOL
- JEFFERSON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Jefferson Community Health & Life · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,858
Rank in state#39 of 528
Land area2.54 sq mi
Density1,519/sq mi
Coordinates40.1447, -97.1765