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Plattsmouth, NE

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Plattsmouth, NE

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 30
Population6,680
Foreign Born1.2%
Population Density2,016people per mi²
Median Age37.5 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
DecliningSince 2010, this city's population has declined but racial composition has been relatively stable.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Historical data isn't available for Plattsmouth, Nebraska. Trends shown are for Nebraska, Nebraska.

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A+
Elite

An exceptional place to live — walkable, affordable relative to incomes, with a thriving local economy and abundant recreation.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean92%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
6
Positive
19
Poor
1
Negative
0

Groceries

1 within 10 miles

1.5mi

Gas

19 within 10 miles

1mi

Hospital

16 within 20 miles

9.4mi

Airport

MCI — Kansas City International

133.5mi

Post Office

USPS — 802 Avenue B, Plattsmouth

0.5mi

Critical Amenities

Country Clubs

Nearest private club or country club.

Golf4Nearest 5 mi
Camping8Nearest 13 mi
Marina2Nearest 7 mi
Winery0Nearest 14.8 mi
Ice Rink0Nearest 16.3 mi
Gun Range4Nearest 4.6 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Est. Avg Net Worth
$340k
48% below US avg
College Educated
26.0%
26% below US avg
WFH
5.2%
64% below US avg
Avg HH Debt
$17k
8% below US avg
Graduate Degree
8.9%
34% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A+
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 96% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
6.6
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−73.4%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−83.3%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−63.5%
Burglary
0.43 / 1k Residents63% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
5.60 / 1k Residents47% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
0.29 / 1k Residents84% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+6Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Plattsmouth, Nebraska
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D
Poor11.5% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
C+
FairFPC Grade C+
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Hardiness Zone6A~-7°F min
Growing Season187 days242 frost-free
Annual Rainfall33.8"
Elevation994 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
C
Exposed

Meaningful friction. Expect exposure to either population pressure, blast zones, or natural disaster risk. Consider buying a retreat property.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
D-
Poor17 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,016/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair5 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
B+
FairInland Flooding, Tornado, Hail, Cold Wave, Strong Wind
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 539 mi · coast 775 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$15.4M/yrfor the county

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-21T14:14:24.000Z

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