Cass
Nebraska

What stands out

Three things set Cass County apart from the other 3,142 counties: violent crime is in the bottom 5% of American counties (2.9 per 1,000), high-school completion is in the top 5% of American counties (95%), and the median household income is in the top 7% of American counties ($87,673). Within Nebraska it ranks 17th of 93 counties for violent crime, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Cass County, Nebraska. 26,749 people live here with you. The population grew 1.1% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +273).

Nebraska stopped taxing Social Security in 2025 and is cutting its top income-tax rate toward 3.99%. Property taxes are among the highest in the country as a share of home value, which is the state's longest-running political fight. Omaha and Lincoln hold most of the population and jobs; the state has the country's only unicameral legislature and publicly owned electric utilities.

Money

The typical household here brings in $87,673 a year, higher than 93% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $51,481. Unemployment runs 2.5%, lower than 85% of American counties. 10% of workers work from home; for the rest the average commute is 26 minutes each way.

Nebraska takes 4.2% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,688 a year.

Home

The median home costs $315K, pricier than 72% of American counties, about 2.2 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $900 a month. Property tax is 1.48% of home value, roughly $3,473 a year on that median home, higher than 85% of American counties. 83% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 2.9 per 1,000 residents, lower than 95% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 7 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 78.4 years, longer than 79% of American counties. There are 18 active physicians in the county, about 6.7 per 10,000 people. 6.2% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.28 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 90% of American counties. 95% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 98 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 78% of eligible voters turned out. Under Nebraska law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is legal with limits, and marijuana is medical only.

Weather and risk

The year averages 53°F, highs near 65 and lows near 42, colder than 60% of American counties. About 29 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 42 out of 100, safer than 58% of American counties; the county has had 27 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 238 Mbps down, faster than 68% of American counties. There are 5 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.3 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 3 museums.