Cass County, NE

County in Nebraska, Midwest · ranked on 45 metrics

Rank among US counties

Cass County, NE is a county in Nebraska with a population of 27,813 (1,508th of 3,094). It ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (64th of 3,094), Median Household Income (270th of 3,093), Median Income (270th of 2,000). It ranks lowest for Average Commute (Minutes) (2,379th of 3,094), Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,228th of 3,092), Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,867th of 2,916).

Population
27,813
1,508th highest of 3,094
Density
49.9
1,463rd highest of 3,094
Growth since 2020
4.52%
774th highest of 3,094
Area
557
1,833rd highest of 3,094
Region
Midwest
Nebraska

At a glance

Median household income
$91,836
270th highest of 3,093
Median home value
$254,900
865th highest of 3,092
Median rent
$996
997th highest of 3,090
Unemployment
3.1%
2,556th highest of 3,094
Poverty rate
5.22%
3,031st highest of 3,094
College degree
32.2%
609th highest of 3,094
Adult obesity
39.6%
1,020th highest of 2,916
No health insurance
8.1%
2,373rd highest of 2,916
Average commute
28 minutes
716th highest of 3,094
Home broadband
91.6%
498th highest of 3,094
Climate
51.5°F average
24°F in January, 76°F in July
2024 presidential vote
Republican +37.2
67.8% Republican, 30.6% Democratic

Strengths and weak spotsPercentileWhere a place sits among all places, from 0 to 100. 100 is the best, 50 is the middle, 0 is the worst.More in the glossary →

Percentile on 22 metrics that rank at least half of all US counties, given whether higher or lower is better.

Totals that track populationCounts like “number of burglaries” that mostly reflect how many people live somewhere, so big places rank high or low regardless.More in the glossary →

Best at

Highest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults with Frequent Mental Distress (%)14.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 47th of 2,916
  2. Poverty Rate (%)5.22%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    64th of 3,094
  3. Adults in Fair or Poor Health (%)13.4%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 65th of 2,916
  4. Adults Sleeping Under 7 Hours (%)29.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2022
    tied 79th of 3,094
  5. Adults with Depression (%)19.1%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 196th of 2,916
  6. Median Household Income$91,836
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    270th of 3,093
  7. Adults with Diabetes (%)8.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 253rd of 2,916
  8. Median Income$91,836
    Poorest Counties
    270th of 2,000
  9. Unemployment Rate (%)3.1%
    Unemployment Rate by County (BLS) · 2025
    tied 456th of 3,094
  10. Homes with Broadband Internet (%)91.6%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    498th of 3,094

Worst at

Lowest percentiles, given whether higher or lower is better

  1. Adults Who Binge Drink (%)22.9%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 2,814th of 2,916
  2. Average Commute (Minutes)28.3
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,379th of 3,094
  3. Median Home Value (Capped at $2M)$254,900
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    2,228th of 3,092
  4. Heating Degree Days per Year6,018
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 2,083rd of 3,050
  5. Median Rent (Monthly, Capped at $3,501)$996
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    tied 2,093rd of 3,090
  6. Adults with Obesity (%)39.6%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,867th of 2,916
  7. Adults with a Yearly Checkup (%)75.0%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 1,614th of 2,916
  8. Cooling Degree Days per Year1,118
    Climate by County (1991–2020 Averages)
    tied 1,532nd of 3,050
  9. Adults with No Leisure-Time Exercise (%)23.8%
    Health of Adults by County (CDC PLACES) · 2023
    tied 818th of 2,916
  10. Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (% of Adults 25+)32.2%
    Housing, Income and Commutes by County (Census) · 2024
    609th of 3,094

Profile by category

Average percentile per category, from the median line. Select a category to list its metrics.

Strongest category Health (73), weakest Economics (67). Select a category to list its metrics.

Notable facts

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Similar places

Closest percentiles on 17 widely reported measures from 6 categories, leaving out size and totals

  1. Saunders County, NE89% similar
    Compared on 15 of 17
  2. Miami County, KS86% similar
    Compared on 13 of 17
  3. Mills County, IA86% similar
    Compared on 14 of 17
  4. Jasper County, IA86% similar
    Compared on 14 of 17
  5. Fauquier County, VA86% similar
    Compared on 14 of 17

Quick answers

What is the population of Cass County, NE?
Cass County, NE has a population of 27,813, 1,508th among 3,094 US counties.
What does Cass County, NE rank best at?
Among US counties, Cass County, NE ranks best for Poverty Rate (%) (64th of 3,094); Median Household Income (270th of 3,093); Median Income (270th of 2,000).
Where does Cass County, NE rank worst?
Cass County, NE ranks lowest for Average Commute (Minutes) (2,379th of 3,094); Median Home Value (Capped at $2M) (2,228th of 3,092); Adults with Obesity (%) (tied 1,867th of 2,916).
How many statistics does Rankodex have for Cass County, NE?
Rankodex ranks Cass County, NE on 45 statistics compared with other US counties, compiled from World Population Review and the sources it cites.

Every metric

45 metrics with a value for this place, in 14 topics