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Plattsmouth, Nebraska

Introduction to Plattsmouth, Nebraska

Plattsmouth, Nebraska, in Cass county, is 17 miles S of Omaha, Nebraska . Part of the surrounding Omaha metro area, Plattsmouth is home to some 6,887 residents.

Plattsmouth History

Plattsmouth was established as a trading post in 1854 by Sam Martin, Wheatley Mickelwait and Colonel Joseph Longworthy Sharp. At that time it was known as “the Barracks.” OIt was organized in 1856 under the Charter of 1855. Plattsmouth gets its name from its unique position at the mouth of the Platt River. It is located in the Cass County, which was formed in 1854 and was named after General Lewis Cass.

Plattsmouth and nearby Attractions

  • Schilling Wildlife Management Area
  • Cass County Historical Society Museum
  • Tregaron Golf Course
  • Eugene T. Mahoney State Park
  • Joslyn Art Museum

Things To Do In Plattsmouth

Plattsmouth offers a wide variety of opportunities for recreation. The Cass County Historical Society Museum provides information about the city’s past and the Plattsmouth Public Library has a vast range of reading material. The Eugene T. Mahoney State Park is also a popular tourist destination. Local festivals include the King Korn Festival.

Plattsmouth Transportation

Air transportation is available from Eppley Airfield.

Plattsmouth Higher Education

The institutions of higher education near Plattsmouth are Bellevue University, Metropolitan Community College, the University of Nebraska at Omaha and the Iowa Western Community College.

High Points

Plattsmouth strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 12%Plattsmouth Well-Paid Single Women
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 17%Plattsmouth Well-Paid Single Men

Comparative Profile of Plattsmouth, NE

Comparing Plattsmouth to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old910
Well-Paid Single Men69
Male Share of the Population66
Female Share of the Population65
Well-Paid Single Women59
Senior Citizens52
Age of the Population32
Racial Diversity28

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size69
Portion of People Married63

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty68
People in Middle Class or Better58
Median Family Income47
College Educated Adults45

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times52
Working at Home42
Walking and Biking to Work11
Public Transportation Use11

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals79
Affordability of Rents72
People Living Alone63
Affordability of Property Taxes51
Housing Recently Built58
Seasonal and Vacation Housing33

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime74
Low Property Crime75
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