Plattsmouth, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Mills County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
6,680
Population
2,012/sq mi density
$64,296
Median Income
$34,905 per capita
$171,900
Home Value
$311,641 Zillow
$944
Median Rent
23.8% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
15
Violent Crime/100K
756 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$64,296 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$171,900 home value, $944/mo rent
F
Safety
1.1 / 5.0
15 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Plattsmouth experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 31.8 inches. The area receives 25.3 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.9°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,034 ft (315 m) |
| Area | 3.1 sq mi (8.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,012/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.0053°N, 95.8929°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mills County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 21 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 40°F (4°C) | 1.7 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 5.3 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.1 in |
Plattsmouth has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 31.8 inches, with May being the wettest month (5.3") and January the driest (0.8").