Population27,657 (July 1, 2025 estimate)
Small Town Stops Between River Country Adventures
Cass County, NebraskaPlattsmouth is the county seat of Cass County, with Louisville, Weeping Water and other communities offering reasons to keep exploring. County tourism resources are a useful place to compare seasonal activities before setting out. Plan around a specific town or attraction, check its current visitor information, and allow time between stops. This guide brings that trip planning together with county government contacts and the practical services residents need throughout the year.
Cass County at a Glance
Population27,657 (July 1, 2025 estimate)
County SeatPlattsmouth
Largest CommunityPlattsmouth
EstablishedAuthorized 1855; organized 1855
ZIP Codes17 wholly or partly within county
Total Area565.89 square miles (land and water; 2024 Gazetteer)
Major RoutesI-80; US 6; US 34; US 75; NE 1; NE 43; NE 50; NE 63; NE 66; NE 67
Area Codes402 and 531
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Explore Your County
Discover Cass County
Cass County is more than a single stop in Plattsmouth. Its local guide should help you connect a place you want to explore with the information you need to get there. Begin with Plattsmouth, then look at the surrounding communities and official visitor resources before adding another destination. A short, well-planned route leaves room for a meal, a conversation or an unexpected discovery without turning the day into a race between attractions.
For people who call Cass County home, the useful details are often the everyday ones: which office handles a question, where to find a library, or how to check transportation options. Keep the official county website close at hand and use the resource links below to reach the organization responsible for each service. Visitor information and government information serve different purposes; together, they offer a more useful picture of life around Plattsmouth and beyond.
What Shapes This Place
A Local Starting Point
Begin with Plattsmouth and check its current information before setting out. Build your route around the stops that suit your interests and the time you have.
Everyday Connections
Use Cass County government and provider links to find the right office or organization. Confirm the details of your visit directly, especially when traveling from another community.
Explore With Context
Keep Plattsmouth and the surrounding county in view as you plan. Check destination locations carefully, and give nearby regional attractions their own place on your itinerary.
Local places, useful connections, and time to explore
A Closer Look
Cass County in Pictures
Places and perspectives from Cass County
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Everyday Essentials
Find the Right Local Resource
Start with official offices and service providers. Statewide directories are identified so you can select your local community.
Government
Schools
Hospitals & Health
Find the public health department serving Cass County
The state directory identifies the department covering each county. This resource is for public health information, not emergency medical treatment.
Public Safety
Nebraska State Patrol — troop contacts
Use the regional contact list for non-emergency State Patrol matters. In an emergency, call 911.
Emergency Management
State Parks
Trails & Recreation
Utilities
Service boundaries can differ within Cass County. Use these official tools to identify service at your address; contact your city or village for municipal water and sewer.
Find your electric supplier — Nebraska Power Review Board service-area map
Locate natural gas service territories — Nebraska Public Service Commission
Check broadband providers by street address — FCC National Broadband Map
Request underground utility locations before digging — Nebraska 811
Natural gas utility information — Nebraska Public Service Commission
Libraries
Courts
Cass County court — select the county in the official court directory
The Nebraska Judicial Branch directory provides court office locations and contact information.
DMV
Transportation
Postal Services
Veterans Services
Employment
Cass County Questions, Answered
Useful starting points for residents and visitors
Before You Go
Plan With Local Information
Check the source for hours, availability and visit details.
Plattsmouth is the county seat. Start with the Cass County government website to find the right office for your visit.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 27,657 residents as of July 1, 2025. This is a population estimate, not a new census count. Census population source.
The county covers approximately 565.89 square miles including land and water, calculated from the Census Bureau’s 2024 Gazetteer. Gazetteer source.
The Nebraska Association of County Officials lists authorization in 1855 and organization in 1855. These describe different stages of establishing county government. County history and profile.
Begin with Plattsmouth and Louisville. Use the local information source to plan your stops and check current visitor arrangements.
Cass County government is the official starting point. Select the office responsible for your task and confirm its hours and required documents before traveling to Plattsmouth.
Use the Nebraska DMV location directory and select Cass County. Check the service type and schedule; a county treasurer’s vehicle service is not automatically a driver examination appointment.
Use the Nebraska county veteran service officer directory to locate the entry for Cass County. Contact the listed office to discuss services and arrange a visit.
Search the Nebraska Library Commission directory by community, beginning with Plattsmouth. Ask the individual library about current hours, card eligibility and visitor access.
Start with the Nebraska public transit provider directory and confirm coverage for your pickup and destination. Availability, advance booking and fares depend on the provider; a nearby agency does not establish county-wide service.
Use USPS ZIP Code Lookup for the complete street address. ZIP delivery areas do not necessarily follow county boundaries, so the ZIP for Plattsmouth should not be used for every address in Cass County.
The at-a-glance count includes 17 ZIP codes wholly or partly within Cass County, including PO Box and unique codes where listed. Source: ZIP Data Maps county coverage list, checked October 9, 2026. Postal areas can cross county boundaries.
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My Local Guide
Explore Cass County
Find Your Next Local StopBrowse places to eat, shop and spend time together. Nearby and regional options are labeled where included. Check destinations for current hours, admission and seasonal access.
Kids’ Fun
- Bloom Farm & Pumpkin Patch — Near Avoca. Seasonal pumpkin-patch visits with farm play areas and hayrides.
- Cass County Historical Society Museum — Plattsmouth. Discover steamboats, pioneer life and railroad history.
- Plattsmouth Public Library — Plattsmouth. Children’s books, storytimes and family activities.
Restaurants
- DJ’s Dugout — Plattsmouth. Sports-bar dining at Highway 75 and Oak Hill Road.
- BW’s Pub & Grill — Louisville. Burgers, pizza and pub meals on Main Street.
- Slattery Vintage Estates — Rural Nehawka. Appetizers and wine tasting in a vineyard setting; check seasonal food service.
Shopping & Retail
- Bakers Candies — Greenwood. Factory-outlet shopping for Nebraska-made chocolate meltaways and candy.
- The Lantern Boutique — Louisville. Locally made apparel, accessories and gifts at 203 Main Street.
- Coop De Ville & Feathers — Louisville. Eclectic gifts and décor in the Main Street shopping district.
Clothing & Boutiques
- TGB The Boutique — Louisville. Clothing and accessories at 129 Main Street.
- The Lantern Boutique — Louisville. Locally made apparel, accessories and gifts at 203 Main Street.
- Four 30 Salon & Boutique — Plattsmouth. Women’s clothing and accessories alongside salon services.
Outdoor Fun
- Rhylander Park — Plattsmouth. A wooded walking and biking trail, playground and picnic areas.
- Garfield Park — Plattsmouth. Central neighborhood park with a gazebo and playground.
- Memorial Park — Plattsmouth. Walking paths, playground equipment and disc golf.
Free Things To Do
- Rhylander Park — Plattsmouth. A wooded walking and biking trail, playground and picnic areas.
- Garfield Park — Plattsmouth. Central neighborhood park with a gazebo and playground.
- Plattsmouth Public Library — Plattsmouth. Browse and read on site, and check the free monthly activities calendar.
Make time for a local discovery.Keep Exploring Cass County