Plattsmouth is a midsized city complex in extreme eastern Nebraska, along the Missouri River and the Iowa border. This area is relatively mild year-round, with the most pleasant months being June, September, and May. The least comfortable month is January, and the average cost of living is lower than the national average. The city is also home to a few notable historical buildings.
Plattsmouth is located in Cass County, Nebraska. The population was 6,502 at the 2010 census, with an estimated total population of 6,416 by 2020. The city has a moderate unemployment rate of 4.4 percent. The median gross rent in the city is $691 per month, making it relatively affordable to live here. Plattsmouth has no major schools, but it does have some interesting things to offer.
Plattsmouth has plenty of historic buildings, museums, and parks. The Main Street Historic District features 45 buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The city also boasts the 1892 Cass County Courthouse. There is also a museum operated by the Cass County Historical Society on Main Street. Two notable buildings on the downtown main street are the Joseph and Mary Cook Log Cabin and a Burlington Northern caboose.
Listed below are the current population statistics for Plattsmouth City. QuickFacts estimates are based on information from the United States Census Bureau, American Community Survey, Census of Population and Housing, Current Population Survey, and County Business Patterns. Data is based on the last year of the series. Consequently, the data from these surveys may not be comparable. Plattsmouth's population is expected to continue growing.