Thedford, Nebraska
Village · Population 197 · #334 in Nebraska
About Thedford
Thedford is a tiny community in northwestern Nebraska, home to 197 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Thedford holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.24 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 821 residents per square mile.
📰 Thedford News Today
- Kathy Hood Obituary Jul 1, 2026 Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory · Jul 1
- Kindergarten project at Thedford elementary captures national and global attention KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Feb 20
- Tom Witt Obituary Jan 22, 2026 Govier Brothers Mortuary & Crematory · Jan 22
- KRVN 880 – KRVN 93.1 – KAMI - Nebraska High School Rodeo Results Recap from Thedford and Stapleton Rural Radio Network · May 19
- Lynn Biltoft Obituary Oct 8, 2025 McKown Funeral Home · Oct 8
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Thedford Unique
- The only place in America named Thedford — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.24 sq mi.
- Positioned in northwestern Nebraska, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
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 22 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Thedford Art Gallery · Art gallery
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Thedford
- THEDFORD ELEM ATTENDANCE CNTR
- THEDFORD HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)197
Rank in state#334 of 528
Land area0.24 sq mi
Density821/sq mi
Coordinates41.9792, -100.5747