Ansley is a village in Custer County, Nebraska, United States.

Ansley got its start in the year 1886, following construction of the Burlington and Missouri River Railroad through the territory.

[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.59 square miles (1.53 km2), all land.

There were 256 housing units at an average density of 433.9 per square mile (167.5/km2).

33.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 16.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

30.4% of all households were made up of individuals, and 15.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.