Staplehurst, Nebraska
Village · Population 228 · #311 in Nebraska
About Staplehurst
Staplehurst is a tiny community in central Nebraska, home to 228 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Staplehurst is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.12 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,900 residents per square mile.
📰 Staplehurst News Today
- Nebraska Game and Parks confirm mountain lion sightings north of Staplehurst KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Aug 6
- Possible mountain lion spotted north of Staplehurst, sheriff’s office says KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Aug 3
- Leonard Marquardt Obituary Jun 30, 2026 wheelanpressly.com · Jun 30
- Staplehurst, Nebraska Population 2026 World Population Review · Aug 15
- Mountain lion sighting in Seward County leads to warnings from officials KETV · Aug 4
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What Makes Staplehurst Unique
- The only place in America named Staplehurst — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.12 sq mi.
- 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 7 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)228
Rank in state#311 of 528
Land area0.12 sq mi
Density1,900/sq mi
Coordinates40.9747, -97.1732