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Plattsmouth, NE
City in Cass County, Nebraska.
Population
6,731
Land area
3.3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,030
ZIP codes
0
Plattsmouth and its ZIP codes
Plattsmouth at a glance
- Plattsmouth is about 79 times as dense as Nebraska as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 27th among 583 cities and towns in Nebraska.
- The median household income is $73,929, 3% below the Nebraska median of $76,475.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $183,600 (23% below Nebraska) and median rent is $941 a month.
Local data for Plattsmouth, NE
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Plattsmouth, NE, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$73,929
Poverty rate
5.1%
Median home value
$183,600
Median rent
$941/mo
Homeownership
71.0%
Bachelor's or higher
28.4%
Median age
38.4
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,470), Irish Americans (1,041), Mexican Americans (373).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cass County. PPP loans are for Plattsmouth.
Unemployment rate
2.5%
Sep 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$52,957
6,206 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,296
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$226M
FY 2026, $8,483 per person
How people get to work
Plattsmouth, NE, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.5%
- Carpooled9.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.0%
- Worked from home5.3%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Plattsmouth, NE, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
695
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
403
3.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
87° / 12°F
34.8 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone6 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Plattsmouth, NE, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.4%
U.S. 33.3% +7.1 pts
Diabetes
10.6%
U.S. 12.1% -1.5 pts
Smoking
13.8%
U.S. 12.8% +1.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
8.7%
U.S. 11.1% -2.4 pts
Cities near Plattsmouth
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Buccaneer BayCensus-designated place | 4.9 mi | 1.3 |
| La PlatteCensus-designated place | 5 mi | 0.3 |
| Pacific Junction, IACity | 5 mi | 0.8 |
| Beaver LakeCensus-designated place | 5.4 mi | 1.5 |
| MurrayVillage | 6.1 mi | 0.3 |
| Glenwood, IACity | 8.5 mi | 2.9 |
| Offutt AFBCensus-designated place | 9 mi | 4 |
| BellevueCity | 9.3 mi | 22.9 |
| Bartlett, IACensus-designated place | 9.6 mi | 0.4 |
| Lake WacondaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 0.1 |
| Cedar CreekVillage | 11 mi | 0.5 |
| RichfieldCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 1.5 |
| PapillionCity | 13 mi | 12.5 |
| NehawkaVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| UnionVillage | 13 mi | 0.2 |
| Tabor, IACity | 14 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Plattsmouth, NE in?
- Plattsmouth is in Cass County, Nebraska.
- What is the population of Plattsmouth, NE?
- About 6,731 people live in Plattsmouth, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Plattsmouth?
- Nearby places include Buccaneer Bay (4.9 mi), La Platte (5 mi), Pacific Junction, IA (5 mi), Beaver Lake (5.4 mi), Murray (6.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023