Juniata, Nebraska

About Juniata

Juniata is a tiny community in southern Nebraska with an estimated population of 745.

Juniata holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.68 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,096 residents per square mile.

📰 Juniata News Today

• Obituary for Linda Lee Thompson Wherry Mortuary · Jun 18
• LaVilla "Kay" Stelzer Obituary Jun 18, 2026 Livingston Butler Volland Funeral Home & Cremation Center · Jun 18
• Vicki L Weichman Obituary Jan 9, 2026 Apfel Funeral Home and Cremation Services · Jan 9
• Jury trial scheduled for Juniata man accused of assaulting pregnant woman KSNB · Apr 22
• 32-year-old Hastings woman killed in single vehicle accident near Juniata Central Nebraska Today · Dec 2

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Juniata Unique

• The only place in America named Juniata — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
• 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

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Juniata

• Michelle's Scrumptious Bakery
• Plainsman — burger

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Big Bird House · Attraction

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Juniata

• Gazebo Park reviews ★
• Juniata Park reviews ★
• Oregon Trail Historical Marker reviews ★
• Prairie Lake State Recreation Area reviews ★
• Prairie Park reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Juniata

• ADAMS CENTRAL EARLY CHILDHOOD CENTER

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Juniata

🏘️ Nearby Communities