Population38,057 (July 1, 2025 estimate)
A County Seat With Space to Unwind
Dodge County, NebraskaFremont is the county seat and a useful base for exploring Dodge County. The local visitor bureau’s recreation directory helps connect a day in town with parks and other outdoor activities. Smaller communities add their own reasons to visit, while county offices provide the practical starting points for residents. Use the current local listings to choose your stops and confirm seasonal availability before building a full day around a single activity.
Dodge County at a Glance
Population38,057 (July 1, 2025 estimate)
County SeatFremont
Largest CommunityFremont
EstablishedAuthorized 1855; organized 1855
ZIP Codes13 wholly or partly within county
Total Area543.00 square miles (land and water; 2024 Gazetteer)
Major RoutesUS 30; US 77; US 275; NE 79; NE 91
Area Codes402 and 531
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Explore Your County
Discover Dodge County
Dodge County is more than a single stop in Fremont. Its local guide should help you connect a place you want to explore with the information you need to get there. Begin with Fremont recreation listings, 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 Dodge 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 Fremont and beyond.
What Shapes This Place
A Local Starting Point
Begin with Fremont recreation listings 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 Dodge 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 Fremont 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
Dodge County in Pictures
Places and perspectives from Dodge 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
Public Safety
Emergency Management
State Parks
Trails & Recreation
Utilities
Service boundaries can differ within Dodge 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
DMV
Transportation
Postal Services
Veterans Services
Employment
Dodge 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.
Fremont is the county seat. Start with the Dodge County government website to find the right office for your visit.
The U.S. Census Bureau estimates 38,057 residents as of July 1, 2025. This is a population estimate, not a new census count. Census population source.
The county covers approximately 543.00 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 Fremont recreation listings and Clemmons Park. Use the local information source to plan your stops and check current visitor arrangements.
Dodge County government is the official starting point. Select the office responsible for your task and confirm its hours and required documents before traveling to Fremont.
Use the Nebraska DMV location directory and select Dodge 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 Dodge County. Contact the listed office to discuss services and arrange a visit.
Search the Nebraska Library Commission directory by community, beginning with Fremont. 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 Fremont should not be used for every address in Dodge County.
The at-a-glance count includes 13 ZIP codes wholly or partly within Dodge 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 Dodge 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
- 30 Bowl — Fremont. Open bowling and youth activities on East 23rd Street.
- Dillon Family Aquatics Center — Fremont. Swimming at the YMCA; check open-swim times and visitor access.
- North Bend City Park — North Bend. Playground, picnic tables and shade at Eleventh and Locust.
Restaurants
- Osteria Kayla — Fremont. Italian dishes and steaks in historic Kollmeyer’s Passageway.
- Crush Pizza & Alehouse — Fremont. Hand-tossed pizza baked in a stone-deck oven on North Main Street.
- Sawatdee Thai Restaurant — Fremont. Thai dining on North D Street.
Shopping & Retail
- Pam’z Unique Klozet — Fremont. Boutique clothing, graphic tees, gifts and home décor on North Main Street.
- Ironwood Boutique — Fremont. Western-inspired women’s fashion on East Fourth Street.
- Smitten + Steel — Fremont. Clothing, Nebraska fan styles and accessories at 517 North Main Street.
Clothing & Boutiques
- Pam’z Unique Klozet — Fremont. Boutique clothing, graphic tees, gifts and home décor on North Main Street.
- Ironwood Boutique — Fremont. Western-inspired women’s fashion on East Fourth Street.
- Smitten + Steel — Fremont. Clothing, Nebraska fan styles and accessories at 517 North Main Street.
Outdoor Fun
- Fremont Veterans Park — Fremont. Walk through the outdoor memorial honoring military service.
- North Bend City Park — North Bend. Playground, picnic tables and shade at Eleventh and Locust.
- Dodge Park — Dodge. Public playground and outdoor recreation on Park Street; pool admission is separate.
Free Things To Do
- Fremont Veterans Park — Fremont. Walk through the outdoor memorial honoring military service.
- North Bend City Park Playground — North Bend. Enjoy the public play equipment and a shaded stroll.
- Dodge Park Grounds — Dodge. Visit the public park and playground without using the paid pool.
Make time for a local discovery.Keep Exploring Dodge County