Monroe, Nebraska
Village · Population 295 · #264 in Nebraska
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About Monroe
Monroe, NE is a tiny community located in central Nebraska counting 295 people who proudly call it home.
Monroe holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.2 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,475 residents per square mile.
📰 Monroe News Today
- Paul Gertsch Obituary July 20, 2026 Caldwell Parrish Funeral Home & Crematory · Jul 20
- Greenheads lose home opener 44-30 vs Nebraska knoe.com · Jun 6
- Twin-row cover crop system works under tough weather conditions farmprogress.com · Jul 8
- 835 NE Monroe St, Topeka, KS 66608 Realtor.com · Jul 1
- Monroe native in quarantine in Neb. after being on cruise ship where hantavirus outbreak occurred - www.thephoto-news.com www.thephoto-news.com · May 13
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Monroe Unique
- One of 17 places in the US named Monroe — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.2 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 Monroe
- Lookingglass Creek State Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)295
Rank in state#264 of 528
Land area0.2 sq mi
Density1,475/sq mi
Coordinates41.4740, -97.5991