Leigh, Nebraska
Village · Population 449 · #208 in Nebraska
About Leigh
Leigh, NE is a tiny community located in northern Nebraska, home to 449 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Leigh is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.6 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 748 residents per square mile.
📰 Leigh News Today
- Leigh-Anne Lehmann receives 2026 Caring Kind Award Central Nebraska Today · Aug 18
- Four tornadoes touched down Thursday in northeast Nebraska Metro News Channel Nebraska · Aug 15
- Clarkson/Leigh High School (NE) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 10
- Martin Block Obituary Mar 25, 2026 McKown Funeral Home · Mar 25
- KRVN 880 – KRVN 93.1 – KAMI - Leigh Ann (Fulmer) Ely, 61 years of age, of Holdrege, Nebraska Rural Radio Network · Aug 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Leigh Unique
- The only place in America named Leigh — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern 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 13 miles.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Leigh
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Leigh
- LEIGH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- LEIGH HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)449
Rank in state#208 of 528
Land area0.6 sq mi
Density748/sq mi
Coordinates41.7033, -97.2407