NelighNebraska
Neligh NEE-lee is a city in and the county seat of Antelope County, Nebraska, United States. As of the 2020 census, Neligh had a population of 1,536..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Neligh
Set in the northern part of Nebraska, Neligh is a small town counting 1,556 people who proudly call it home.
Officially, Neligh is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.46 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,066 residents per square mile.
What Makes Neligh Unique
- The only place in America named Neligh — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northern 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.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Antelope County Museum · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Neligh
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Neligh
- EASTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
- NELIGH-OAKDALE HIGH SCHOOL
- WESTWARD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Antelope Memorial Hospital · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.