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Prairie Home, Nebraska
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Country United States
State Nebraska
County Lancaster
Area
 • Total 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2)
 • Land 0.46 sq mi (1.18 km2)
 • Water 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation
1,329 ft (405 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total 38
 • Density 83.15/sq mi (32.08/km2)
Time zone UTC-6 (Central (CST))
 • Summer (DST) UTC-5 (CDT)
ZIP codes
68527
FIPS code 31-40255
GNIS feature ID 2806915

Prairie Home is an unincorporated community in Lancaster County, Nebraska, United States.

History

In 1872, there was a post office at the location of the future town. In 1891, the village was platted by the Chicago, Rock Island, and Pacific Railroad. The town's name was derived from a farm located south of the village owned by a Mr. Waite called Prairie Home. The post office in the village stopped service in 1968.

Education

It is in the Waverly School District 145.

Demographics

Historical population
Census Pop.
2020 38
U.S. Decennial Census
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