Platte County is found in the state of Nebraska. With a land mass of 689 square miles, Platte County is one of the larger counties in the state, while in terms of population it is near the top with 3,166 residents. Platte County's population density of urban makes it one of the least densely populated areas in the state. The county's largest city is Columbus, with a population of 27,172.

Platte County is one of the most wealthy regions in the state. The median income for Platte County residents is $39,618, putting the region in in the top fifth of all counties in Nebraska. As a reflection this, the average house price in Platte County is $79,922, well above the state average of $85,633.    Continued below...