Superior, Nebraska
City · Population 1,829 · #65 in Nebraska
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About Superior
Superior, NE is a small town located in southern Nebraska with an estimated population of 1,829.
Officially, Superior is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 2.2 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 831 residents per square mile.
📰 Superior News Today
- Superior High School (NE) Volleyball MaxPreps · Aug 14
- Superior Police Chief resigns KHGI · Jan 27
- Shirley Crane Obituary (2026) - Superior, NE - Megrue-Price Funeral Home - Superior Legacy obituary · May 27
- Superior man dies in crash between two semis KSNB · Jun 22
- Schedule - Superior Wildcats (Superior, NE) Football 26-27 MaxPreps · Aug 3
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Superior Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Superior — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in southern 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 11 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Superior
- Burger Barn (café)
- Dave's Place — pizza
- Las Canteras — mexican
- The Velvet Rose (café)
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Nuckolls County Historical Society Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Superior
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Superior
- SUPERIOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- SUPERIOR MIDDLE SCHOOL
- SUPERIOR SR HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Brodstone Healthcare ★★★★ (4/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeCity
Population (2024)1,829
Rank in state#65 of 528
Land area2.2 sq mi
Density831/sq mi
Coordinates40.0217, -98.0618