Winside, Nebraska
Village · Population 364 · #232 in Nebraska
About Winside
Set in the northern part of Nebraska, Winside is a tiny community, home to 364 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Officially, Winside is an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.26 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,400 residents per square mile.
📰 Winside News Today
- Janet Rae McCormick Obituary Nov 2, 2025 meyerbroschapels.com · Nov 2
- KTIC 840 AM/98.3 FM/98.7 FM - LeRoy Topp, age 85 of Pilger, Ne Rural Radio Network · Jun 6
- Caleb Offner, Winside , Interior Offensive Lineman 247Sports · Dec 3
- Former Winside teacher gets jail time for sexually abusing student KOLN | Nebraska Local News, Weather, Sports | Lincoln, NE · Sep 6
- Dean J. Hansen Obituary Jul 11, 2024 Hasemann Funeral Home · Jul 11
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Winside Unique
- The only place in America named Winside — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.26 sq mi.
- Positioned in northern 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.
- Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Winside Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏫 Schools in Winside
- WINSIDE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- WINSIDE HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)364
Rank in state#232 of 528
Land area0.26 sq mi
Density1,400/sq mi
Coordinates42.1774, -97.1754