Hendley, Nebraska
Village · Population 21 · #515 in Nebraska
About Hendley
Set in the southwestern part of Nebraska, Hendley is a tiny community, home to 21 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Hendley is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.21 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 100 residents per square mile.
📰 Hendley News Today
- LaVerna M. Wieland McCook Gazette · Aug 4
- Polly A. Towery Obituary Jun 10, 2026 gareyfuneralhome.com · Jun 10
- James E. Frack Obituary (2026) - Beaver City, NE - Garey Funeral Homes - Beaver City Legacy obituary · Apr 5
- Hendley Hawkins - Football 1987 - University of Nebraska - Official Athletics Website huskers.com · Jun 7
- Bob Litz’s Changes of Heart Assemblies of God · May 13
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What Makes Hendley Unique
- The only place in America named Hendley — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.21 sq mi.
- With 21 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in southwestern 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 13 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)21
Rank in state#515 of 528
Land area0.21 sq mi
Density100/sq mi
Coordinates40.1313, -99.9712