About Valley
Set in the eastern part of Nebraska, Valley is a small town with an estimated population of 3,336.
Officially, Valley is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 5.31 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 628 residents per square mile.
📰 Valley News Today
- Nebraska Barons open wheelchair softball world series in Valley WOWT · Aug 15
- Tornado Warning issued for Grant, Garden, Sheridan counties Platte Valley News Channel Nebraska · Aug 15
- This Day in History - March 30: Flooding in Valley, Nebraska KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Mar 30
- Valley residents asked to reduce water usage after losing water Saturday morning KETV · Jul 4
- Helen E. Arens Obituary Jul 5, 2026 Wintz and Ray Funeral Home · Jul 5
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Valley Unique
- Positioned in eastern 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 5 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Valley
- BREW Coffee House & Tasting Room (café)
- Simply Delicious!
- Spruce Street Tavern
- The Outer Limits Bar and Grill
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Valley Historical Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Valley
- Valley City Park reviews ★
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Valley
- DOUGLAS CO WEST ALTERNATIVE HIGH SCHOOL
- DOUGLAS CO WEST ELEMENTARY SCH
- DOUGLAS CO WEST HIGH SCHOOL
- DOUGLAS CO WEST MIDDLE SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeCity
Population (2024)3,336
Rank in state#46 of 528
Land area5.31 sq mi
Density628/sq mi
Coordinates41.3170, -96.3623