About Harrisburg
Set in the western part of Nebraska, Harrisburg is a small unincorporated community.
Officially, Harrisburg is a census-designated place — a real, named community that residents call home, governed at the county level. The community covers 6.47 square miles.
📰 Harrisburg News Today
- Jerry Morris Obituary - Kimball, NE Dignity Memorial · Jun 9
- Harrisburg's Josalyn Samuels verbally commits to Nebraska Volleyball WDBJ7 · Jun 16
- Nebraska Adds Another Elite Setter From South Dakota Sports Illustrated · Jun 16
- Nebraska Volleyball gets next great setter from South Dakota Dakota News Now · Jun 16
- Monthly Weather Forecast for Harrisburg, Nebraska 69345 The Weather Channel · Dec 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Harrisburg Unique
- One of 10 places in the US named Harrisburg — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- An unincorporated community — no city hall of its own, which often means lower local taxes and county-managed services.
- Positioned in western Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 21 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Harrisburg
- Double L Cafe (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Banner County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Harrisburg
- BANNER COUNTY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- BANNER COUNTY HIGH SCHOOL
- BANNER COUNTY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeCDP
Population (2024)—
Land area6.47 sq mi
Coordinates41.5505, -103.7267