Melbeta is a village in Scotts Bluff County, Nebraska, United States.

[4] Melbeta is said to be derived from a German word meaning "sugar beet".

[5] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.09 square miles (0.23 km2), all land.

There were 58 housing units at an average density of 644.4 per square mile (248.8/km2).

32.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 21.7% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

17.5% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.