Stapleton, Nebraska
Village · Population 260 · #290 in Nebraska
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About Stapleton
Stapleton, NE is a tiny community located in western Nebraska counting 260 people who proudly call it home.
Stapleton holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.25 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,040 residents per square mile.
📰 Stapleton News Today
- Sandhills Valley High School (Stapleton, NE) Football MaxPreps · Aug 14
- Velda J Cassell Obituary May 24, 2026 Adams & Swanson Funeral Home · May 25
- Stories and Spirits nebraskapublicmedia.org · Feb 26
- Jim Hickey Obituary Apr 3, 2026 Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory · Apr 6
- Chris Stapleton to perform at Pinnacle Bank Arena KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Jan 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Stapleton Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.25 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 24 miles.
🏫 Schools in Stapleton
- STAPLETON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- STAPLETON HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)260
Rank in state#290 of 528
Land area0.25 sq mi
Density1,040/sq mi
Coordinates41.4802, -100.5126