Ord Nebraska Map

About Ord, Nebraska

Ord is a locality in Valley County, Nebraska, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,100. The population density is 391.4 people per km². Ord is located at 41.6033°N, 98.9262°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 68862.

Ord unfolds beneath a sky that stretches, boundless and blue, over the rolling plains of central Nebraska. It lies 55.8 miles north-north-west of Grand Island, NE (from Grand Island, NE: bearing 327°T), and is situated 16.3 miles south-east of Burwell. The land here is a study in soft contours, a gentle swell and dip that carries the eye across fields of wheat and corn, their colors shifting with the season from vibrant green to sun-baked gold. The Loup River, a silver thread in the distance, whispers of the water that nourishes this fertile ground. Evenings bring a particular magic, a hushed settling of the light that paints the silos and farmhouses in hues of rose and amber, the air growing cool and clean with the scent of turned earth. This quiet corner of Valley County carries the enduring spirit of the pioneers who first broke this prairie soil, their legacy woven into the very rhythm of Ord. Agriculture has always been the lifeblood, the steady pulse of the local economy, with generations of families tending the land and raising livestock. The annual Ord Livestock Market stands as a testament to this enduring heritage, a hub of activity that draws folks from across the region. Beyond the fields, the community cherishes its past, evidenced in the well-maintained historical buildings that line its main street, each one a silent witness to the decades of hard work and quiet resilience that define Ord.

About This Ord Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Ord, Nebraska — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 41.603343, -98.926199. 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 Ord and Valley County.

Detailed location data for Ord includes the ZIP code (68862), telephone area code (308), county seat of Valley County (Ord), and school district assignment (Ord 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 Ord is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.