Loup City, Nebraska
City · Population 1,044 · #107 in Nebraska
About Loup City
Set in the central part of Nebraska, Loup City is a small town counting 1,044 people who proudly call it home.
Loup City holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.94 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,111 residents per square mile.
📰 Loup City News Today
- Winona Piontkowski Obituary (1940 - 2026) - Loup City, NE - The Grand Island Independent Legacy obituary · Aug 17
- Loup City bicyclist killed in crash with pickup KSNB · Jul 6
- 71-year-old Loup City bicyclist killed after being struck by vehicle on Sunday Central Nebraska Today · Jul 6
- Arcadia/Loup City High School (NE) Football MaxPreps · Aug 10
- Crews respond to grass fire, vehicle fire in central Nebraska KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Mar 27
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Loup City Unique
- The only place in America named Loup City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Part of the fabric of Nebraska — one of 593 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 14 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Loup City
- Loup City Diner — burger
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Sherman County Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Loup City
- Bowman Lake State Recreation Area reviews ★
- Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area reviews ★
- Jenners Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Loup City
- LOUP CITY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- LOUP CITY HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,044
Rank in state#107 of 528
Land area0.94 sq mi
Density1,111/sq mi
Coordinates41.2767, -98.9677