Octavia is a village in Butler County, Nebraska, United States.

[4] Octavia was established in 1887 when the Fremont, Elkhorn and Missouri Valley Railroad was extended to that point.

[6] A post office was established in Octavia in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1996.

[7] According to the United States Census Bureau, the village has a total area of 0.16 square miles (0.41 km2), all land.

30.6% of all households were made up of individuals, and 12.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

12.8% of all households were made up of individuals, and 4.3% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.