Dalton, Nebraska
Village · Population 287 · #269 in Nebraska
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About Dalton
Dalton is a tiny community in western Nebraska with an estimated population of 287.
Dalton holds the status of an incorporated village, one of the most intimate forms of local government in America. The community covers 0.34 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 844 residents per square mile.
📰 Dalton News Today
- Obituary for Joan Elizabeth (Pelster) Dreier Wherry Mortuary · Jun 29
- Ellen Marlene Cruise Obituary (2026) - Dalton, NE - Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC Legacy obituary · May 4
- Max Sanders Obituary - Scottsbluff, NE Dignity Memorial · Apr 12
- Joan Panas Obituary - Bridgeport, NE Dignity Memorial · Apr 21
- Leland Max "Lee" Vallier Obituary (2026) - Sidney, NE - Gehrig-Stitt Chapel & Cremation Service, LLC Legacy obituary · Apr 1
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Dalton Unique
- One of 8 places in the US named Dalton — but the Nebraska one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western 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.
- Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 19 miles.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Prairie Schooner Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Dalton
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Dalton
- LEYTON HIGH SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateNebraska
TypeVillage
Population (2024)287
Rank in state#269 of 528
Land area0.34 sq mi
Density844/sq mi
Coordinates41.4082, -102.9708