Marquette, Nebraska

About Marquette

Set in the central part of Nebraska, Marquette is a tiny community, home to 238 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Marquette holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.21 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,133 residents per square mile.

📰 Marquette News Today

• Nebraska State Patrol investigates apparent suicide during child exploitation investigation in Marquette KSNB · Jul 22
• Five Things to Know: Badgers battle undefeated Nebraska uwbadgers.com · Dec 8
• Marquette woman gets 'not guilty' verdict in infant death case KHGI · Jan 29
• Kathleen F Marquette Obituary Dec 30, 2025 Adams & Swanson Funeral Home · Dec 30
• Today in History - March 2: Nebraska’s first U.S. representative sworn in WOWT · Mar 2

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Marquette Unique

• One of 5 places in the US named Marquette — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.21 sq mi.
• 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 8 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Marquette

• Gadwall State Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

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⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Marquette

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