Lushton, Nebraska
Village · Population 29 · #509 in Nebraska
About Lushton
Lushton is a tiny community in southern Nebraska, home to 29 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Lushton is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.14 square miles, giving it wide-open spaces and a spread-out, rural feel at roughly 207 residents per square mile.
📰 Lushton News Today
- June 14-15th, 2022: EF2 Tornado Touches Down Near Lushton, Multiple Rounds Of Large Hail Across Portions Of The Area National Weather Service (.gov) · Feb 17
- Wayne C. Buller Obituary Mar 4, 2025 levanderfuneralhome.com · Mar 4
- Obituary | Judy Weisheit of Stamford, Nebraska - Nelson-Bauer Funeral Homes Nelson-Bauer Funeral Homes · Jul 28
- Katherine Moulton Obituary Lindquist Mortuary · Aug 1
- Frederick Weisheit Obituary (2022) - Lushton, NE - York News-Times Legacy obituary · Dec 7
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What Makes Lushton Unique
- The only place in America named Lushton — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.14 sq mi.
- With 29 residents, it's one of America's smallest incorporated communities — everybody really does know everybody.
- Positioned in southern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)29
Rank in state#509 of 528
Land area0.14 sq mi
Density207/sq mi
Coordinates40.7240, -97.7237