Oconto, Nebraska
Village · Population 141 · #373 in Nebraska
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About Oconto
Oconto is a tiny community in western Nebraska, home to 141 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Oconto 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 705 residents per square mile.
📰 Oconto News Today
- Donald Stryker Obituary Jun 16, 2026 Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory · Jun 18
- Fire burns more than 1,000 acres at central Nebraska park - KLKN-TV KLKN-TV · Apr 22
- Pressey Fire burns over 8,000 acres north of Oconto KSNB · Apr 24
- Pressy Park Fire burns around 10,000 acres, at zero percent containment Central Nebraska Today · Apr 24
- Greg Pierce Obituary (2026) - Oconto, NE - Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory - Broken Bow Legacy obituary · Jun 9
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What Makes Oconto Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.2 sq mi.
- Positioned in western 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
- 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 19 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)141
Rank in state#373 of 528
Land area0.2 sq mi
Density705/sq mi
Coordinates41.1417, -99.7619