What are the schools like in Plattsmouth, NE?

Plattsmouth is served primarily by PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 14.1:1.

What is the median household income in Plattsmouth?

The median household income in Plattsmouth, NE is $58,989 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.7%.

What is the weather like in Plattsmouth, NE?

Plattsmouth has an average high temperature of 33.0°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 33.7 inches and annual snowfall averages 25.3 inches.

Plattsmouth, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Plattsmouth, NE affordable or expensive?

Plattsmouth's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Plattsmouth is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $156,900 and the median rent is $965 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Plattsmouth, NE?

Plattsmouth has a violent crime rate of 14.5 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 755.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Plattsmouth, NE a Good Place to Live?

Plattsmouth is a small town of 6,585 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $58,989 and a 0.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Plattsmouth stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B-).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Plattsmouth is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Plattsmouth city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.5

Plattsmouth's overall cost of living index is 92.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Plattsmouth costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Plattsmouth, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$156,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$965	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	65.8%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$58,989	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Plattsmouth's violent crime rate is 14.5 per 100,000 residents — 96% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

14.5 /100k

Property Crime

755.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Plattsmouth is served primarily by PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Plattsmouth, NE	National Avg
School District	PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	14.1:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	19.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	93.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Plattsmouth sees average highs of 33.0°F in January and 86.9°F in July, with 33.7 inches of annual precipitation and 25.3 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Plattsmouth, NE
Average High — January	33.0°F
Average High — July	86.9°F
Annual Precipitation	33.7"
Annual Snowfall	25.3"

Demographics

Metric	Plattsmouth, NE	National Avg
Population	6,585	—
Median Age	37.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	28.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	87.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	6.5%	18.9%
Asian	0.5%	6.3%
Under 18	20.3%	22.2%
65 and over	15.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

La Platte, NE 5 mi Pacific Junction, IA 5 mi Murray, NE 6 mi Offutt AFB, NE 8 mi Glenwood, IA 8 mi

ZIP Codes in Plattsmouth

Plattsmouth, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68048

Plattsmouth vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Plattsmouth, NE affordable or expensive?

Plattsmouth's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Plattsmouth roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $156,900 and median rent is $965/month.

What is the crime rate in Plattsmouth, NE?

Plattsmouth's violent crime rate is 14.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 755.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Plattsmouth?

Public schools in Plattsmouth are operated by PLATTSMOUTH COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1. 19.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Plattsmouth, NE a good place to live?

Plattsmouth, NE has a population of 6,585, a median household income of $58,989, and an unemployment rate of 0.7%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Plattsmouth?

Plattsmouth averages 33.0°F in January and 86.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 33.7 inches with about 25.3 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Plattsmouth?

Plattsmouth, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68048.

What is the population of Plattsmouth?

The population of Plattsmouth, Nebraska is 6,585 with a median age of 37.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Plattsmouth?

Key numbers for living in Plattsmouth: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $156,900, median household income $58,989, crime index 17 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Plattsmouth side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.