Homer, Nebraska
Village · Population 517 · #188 in Nebraska
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About Homer
Set in the northeastern part of Nebraska, Homer is a tiny community, home to 517 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Homer is 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 1,397 residents per square mile.
📰 Homer News Today
- Schedule - Homer Knights (Homer, NE) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 3
- Seth Alan Bernstrauch Obituary Jun 29, 2026 Meyer Brothers Funeral Homes · Jun 29
- Crews respond to field fire in Dakota County, NE KTIV · Apr 22
- Sandhills rancher’s stewardship shaped by Nebraska U research, extension Nebraska Today · Jun 19
- Nebraska fans erupt on Ava Kuszak’s 2-run walk-off homer ESPN · May 28
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Homer Unique
- One of 9 places in the US named Homer — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in northeastern 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- O'Connor House Museum Complex · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Homer
- Tonwantonga Historical Marker reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Homer
- HOMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- HOMER HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)517
Rank in state#188 of 528
Land area0.37 sq mi
Density1,397/sq mi
Coordinates42.3225, -96.4912