Pawnee City, Nebraska
City · Population 844 · #130 in Nebraska
About Pawnee City
Pawnee City, NE is a tiny community located in southeastern Nebraska with an estimated population of 844.
Pawnee City holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.18 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 715 residents per square mile.
📰 Pawnee City News Today
- Obituary for Dan Weddle Wherry Mortuary · May 24
- How many people live in Pawnee County, NE? USAFacts · Apr 6
- Small town forms ‘journalism trust’ to solicit donations, keep its local newspaper going Nebraska Examiner · Nov 18
- Obituary for Alma Irene (Stastny) Mach Wherry Mortuary · May 31
- Obituary information for Julie Ann Kennell Butherus, Maser, & Love · Aug 7
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Pawnee City Unique
- The only place in America named Pawnee City — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southeastern 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
- Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Pawnee City Historical Society Museum · Museum
- Phillips 66 · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Pawnee City
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Pawnee City
- PAWNEE CITY ELEMENTARY SCH
- PAWNEE CITY SECONDARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Pawnee County Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeCity
Population (2024)844
Rank in state#130 of 528
Land area1.18 sq mi
Density715/sq mi
Coordinates40.1106, -96.1531