Stella, Nebraska
Village · Population 144 · #371 in Nebraska
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About Stella
Stella is a tiny community in southeastern Nebraska, home to 144 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Stella is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.17 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 847 residents per square mile.
📰 Stella News Today
- Carrie Hall Obituary Jul 19, 2026 Hemmingsen Funeral Home · Jul 19
- Obituary for Bonnie Maxine (Lewis) Mehlin Wherry Mortuary · Feb 12
- David Keith Wheeler Obituary Jun 9, 2026 Hemmingsen Funeral Home · Jun 9
- Kay Hicks Obituary (1942 - 2026) - Beatrice, NE - Beatrice Daily Sun Legacy obituary · Jun 12
- Jack Eugene Hall Obituary Oct 5, 2025 Rivera Family Funerals & Cremations · Oct 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Stella Unique
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.17 sq mi.
- 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
- Small-town pace of life: less traffic, more community, and neighbors who wave.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 8 miles.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)144
Rank in state#371 of 528
Land area0.17 sq mi
Density847/sq mi
Coordinates40.2323, -95.7734