Fairbury Nebraska Map

About Fairbury, Nebraska

Fairbury is a locality in Jefferson County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 3,888. The population density is 594.6 people per km². Fairbury is located at 40.1372°N, 97.1806°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68352.

Fairbury unfolds across a landscape shaped by the patient hand of agriculture, where broad fields of corn and soybeans stretch towards horizons often painted with the soft, diffused light of the central plains. It lies 53.2 miles south-south-west of Lincoln, NE (from Lincoln, NE: bearing 211°T), and is situated 24.6 miles west-south-west of Beatrice. The terrain here is a gentle, rolling expanse, not dramatic, but possessing a quiet resilience, the kind of land that has yielded its bounty for generations. A subtle scent of turned earth and ripening grain often hangs in the air, particularly after a summer rain, a testament to the deep connection this place has with the soil. The character of Fairbury is one of understated strength, a place where the sky feels vast and the community moves with a steady, unhurried cadence, the distant rumble of a freight train a common punctuation mark in its daily life. The history of Fairbury is deeply entwined with the railroad that brought it into being, a crucial artery that facilitated the movement of grain and settlers across the prairie. Its economy has long been anchored in the agricultural heartland, a dependable cycle of planting and harvesting that defines the rhythm of the seasons and the lives of its inhabitants. The courthouse, a solid brick structure, stands as a quiet landmark, a focal point in the town square where local businesses and gathering places create a convivial atmosphere. Though not a place of grand pronouncements, Fairbury carries the weight of its past with a quiet dignity, a community that has weathered the shifts of industry and time, its spirit as enduring as the fertile earth from which it draws its sustenance.

About This Fairbury Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Fairbury, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 40.137225, -97.180591. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Fairbury and Jefferson County.

Detailed location data for Fairbury includes the ZIP code (68352), telephone area code (402), county seat of Jefferson County (Fairbury), and school district assignment (Fairbury Public Schools). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Fairbury is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.