The Town FilesPlattsmouth, Nebraska
City in Cass County · population 6,544 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $183,600
- Household income
- $73,929
- Jan low / Jul high
- 12° / 87°
- Snow a year
- 25 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 34
- Median age
- 38.4
Plattsmouth is a city of 6,544 people in Cass County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $183,600, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 86% of Nebraska towns, more vibrant than 81% of Nebraska towns, more walkable than 77% of Nebraska towns.
How Plattsmouth ranks
Percentile among Nebraska towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nebraska towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Plattsmouth is worth $183,600, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 2.5 times the median household income of $73,929, which is more affordable than 36% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $941 a month. 71.0% of households own their home.
| Housing | Plattsmouth | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $183,600 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $941 | $818 |
| Median household income | $73,929 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.5× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 71.0% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1970 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Plattsmouth
| People | Plattsmouth | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.4 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.2% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 21.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.4% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.1% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 12.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 27.5 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.8% | 87.8% |
Weather in Plattsmouth
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 12.2°F. About 34.8 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 25.3 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 34 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 146 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plattsmouth since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 7 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on August 28, 1979 about 8.7 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 11, 2026.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 128 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on May 4, 2003.
Severe weather in Cass County since 1996
Cass County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, tornado.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | DR-4868: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| October 21, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4838: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 9, 2023 | Fire | FM-5462: Waconda-Beaver Lake Fire Complex |
| February 23, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4641: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| September 6, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4616: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
Jobs and pay in Cass County
Cass County had 6,142 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $51,481 a year. Unemployment was 2.3% in 2023; in Plattsmouth itself the ACS puts it at 0.7%.
Public schools in Plattsmouth
4 public schools with 1,459 students, about 13.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| PLATTSMOUTH HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 484 | 12.4 |
| PLATTSMOUTH ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-4 | 442 | 13.4 |
| PLATTSMOUTH MIDDLE SCHOOL | 5-8 | 382 | 13.2 |
| PLATTSMOUTH EARLY CHILDHOOD | PK-PK | 151 | 18.9 |
Towns near Plattsmouth
- Offutt AFB, NE8.1 mi · 5,363 people · home —
- Glenwood, IA8.4 mi · 5,073 people · home $206,200
- Bellevue, NE9.9 mi · 64,176 people · home $247,000
- Papillion, NE13.6 mi · 24,159 people · home $311,000
- La Vista, NE15.2 mi · 16,746 people · home $260,900
- Ralston, NE15.4 mi · 6,494 people · home $230,800
- Council Bluffs, IA16.1 mi · 62,799 people · home $171,800
- Chalco, NE17.6 mi · 11,064 people · home $238,600
Plattsmouth questions
Is Plattsmouth, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Plattsmouth scores better for retirees than 21% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 28%. 16.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.4).
How much does a house cost in Plattsmouth?
The median owner-occupied home in Plattsmouth is valued at $183,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $73,929, so homes cost about 2.5 times income. Median rent is $941 a month.
What is the weather like in Plattsmouth?
July highs average 86.9°F and January lows 12.2°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 34.8 inches of precipitation a year and 25.3 inches of snow.
Does Plattsmouth get tornadoes?
34 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Plattsmouth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on August 28, 1979. The typical Nebraska town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)