Nebraska Counties

Hooker County is in the Sandhills of north-central Nebraska. It’s really tiny. We’re talking one of the least populous counties in the state.

Howard County sits right in the heart of Nebraska. St. Paul is the biggest town. Farms dominate the landscape. Corn, soybeans, you name it.

Southeast Nebraska is home to Jefferson County. Fairbury is the county seat, and is situated in the center. It’s on US Highway 136.

Johnson County is tucked away in the southeast corner of Nebraska. Tecumseh is the county seat and is named after a famous Shawnee chief.

Kearney County is in south-central Nebraska. The county’s pretty flat. It’s crisscrossed by country roads connecting to communities and farms.

Keith County is in western Nebraska. It’s known for Lake McConaughy. Locals call it “Big Mac” because it’s the biggest lake in the state.

Keya Paha County sits up in north-central Nebraska, right on the South Dakota border. It’s about as rural as you can get.

The Panhandle of Nebraska is home to Kimball County. It’s where Nebraska, Wyoming, and Colorado meet. It has the highest point of the state.

Knox County stretches across the northern edge of Nebraska, bordering South Dakota. The Missouri River forms its northern border.

Lincoln, the state capital, dominates Lancaster County. It’s in the middle of southeast Nebraska and is home to the University of Nebraska.

Lincoln County sprawls across west-central Nebraska. North Platte, the county seat, is famous for its massive rail yard. It’s a sight to see.

Logan County is in the middle of Nebraska. Stapleton is the only real town. It’s quiet out here. Gandy is the only other real community.

Loup County is way up in north-central Nebraska. It’s tiny, population-wise. In fact, it’s one of the least populous counties in the state.

Northeast Nebraska is home to Madison County. Norfolk is the biggest city. Johnny Carson grew up there. Yep, that Johnny Carson.

McPherson County sits in the Sandhills of west-central Nebraska. It’s about as rural as you can get. Tryon is the county seat.