Nebraska County Map with Cities
Explore geography, source year and identifier definitions before using the map.
Explore this historical reference layer and search its county or county-equivalent names and FIPS identifiers. Alphabetical list as contained in the bundled historic dataset. This is not a verified current count. 93 reference entries Source limitations: Geometry from bundled Basemap Nebraska Map
County and County-Equivalent Reference List
County / equivalent FIPS (dataset) Adams 31001 Antelope 31003 Arthur 31005 Banner 31007 Blaine 31009 Boone 31011 Box Butte 31013 Boyd 31015 Brown 31017 Buffalo 31019 Burt 31021 Butler 31023 Cass 31025 Cedar 31027 Chase 31029 Cherry 31031 Cheyenne 31033 Clay 31035 Colfax 31037 Cuming 31039 Custer 31041 Dakota 31043 Dawes 31045 Dawson 31047 Deuel 31049 Dixon 31051 Dodge 31053 Douglas 31055 Dundy 31057 Fillmore 31059 Franklin 31061 Frontier 31063 Furnas 31065 Gage 31067 Garden 31069 Garfield 31071 Gosper 31073 Grant 31075 Greeley 31077 Hall 31079 Hamilton 31081 Harlan 31083 Hayes 31085 Hitchcock 31087 Holt 31089 Hooker 31091 Howard 31093 Jefferson 31095 Johnson 31097 Kearney 31099 Keith 31101 Keya Paha 31103 Kimball 31105 Knox 31107 Lancaster 31109 Lincoln 31111 Logan 31113 Loup 31115 Madison 31119 McPherson 31117 Merrick 31121 Morrill 31123 Nance 31125 Nemaha 31127 Nuckolls 31129 Otoe 31131 Pawnee 31133 Perkins 31135 Phelps 31137 Pierce 31139 Platte 31141 Polk 31143 Red Willow 31145 Richardson 31147 Rock 31149 Saline 31151 Sarpy 31153 Saunders 31155 Scotts Bluff 31157 Seward 31159 Sheridan 31161 Sherman 31163 Sioux 31165 Stanton 31167 Thayer 31169 Thomas 31171 Thurston 31173 Valley 31175 Washington 31177 Wayne 31179 Webster 31181 Wheeler 31183 York 31185 UScounties shapefile (EPSG:4269), source vintage not verified. Do not quote its numeric totals as present-day administrative counts. Downloaded SVG files include no legal accuracy warranty.
Understanding the county-equivalent system in Nebraska
Some city and county boundaries overlap, while unincorporated areas lie outside municipal limits. County maps must state the record year and jurisdiction definition. County-equivalent units are the level used in many Census datasets; state-level terminology and changes over time can affect counts and boundaries.
Examples of Nebraska county GEOIDs
| Legacy reference name | Five-digit GEOID | County part |
|---|---|---|
| Adams | 31001 |
001 |
| Antelope | 31003 |
003 |
| Arthur | 31005 |
005 |
| Banner | 31007 |
007 |
| Blaine | 31009 |
009 |
| Boone | 31011 |
011 |
The first two FIPS digits identify the state in this dataset (31); the following three digits identify a county or county-equivalent record. Preserve leading zeros when storing these IDs in spreadsheets, CSV or databases.
How to read and verify the county map
- Start with the state outline and use the on-page search to find a county or full FIPS code.
- Check whether the entry represents a county, parish, borough, census area or independent city.
- Use the source-year label when referencing boundaries or computing statistics.
- For modern population, area or county-seat statistics, join this table to a verified dated government source rather than guessing from the map.
County lists versus postal addresses
A ZIP code, county name and postal city serve different purposes. A mailing address can use a neighboring city’s name, and one ZIP can intersect several counties. Use a point-in-polygon lookup against a properly dated jurisdiction layer when an exact address-to-county answer matters.
Official data to cross-check
The U.S. Census Bureau publishes 2025 Gazetteer county tables with area and representative coordinate fields, and TIGER/Line boundaries. The Gazetteer files do not include population; a separately dated Census or ACS table is required for that value.
10 questions about Nebraska
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How many counties or county equivalents are listed for Nebraska?
The bundled reference currently contains 93 entries for Nebraska. Because the underlying source vintage is not confirmed against the latest Census release, verify the authoritative current count before quoting it.
What is the county FIPS code for Nebraska?
Nebraska has state-level FIPS prefix 31. A complete county GEOID combines the two-digit state code and a three-digit county code. For example, Adams has the stored GEOID 31001.
How do I locate a county on the Nebraska map?
Use the county-name/FIPS table and consult an authoritative labeled map to match a name to its boundary. A point near a border needs a precise coordinate-based check.
Can I download a blank Nebraska county map?
Check the associated printable-map page. County outlines require actual county geometry; an exterior state outline alone does not provide individual county borders.
Does the list include all current county equivalents in Nebraska?
The page displays records in the bundled historical reference, not a certified current list. Independent cities and similar county equivalents require careful definition.
Is the Nebraska county data from the latest Census year?
No current-vintage certification is claimed for this local dataset. Compare names and GEOIDs against a dated TIGER/Line or Census Gazetteer file.
What is the difference between a county and a ZIP Code in Nebraska?
County boundaries are government/statistical administrative areas; ZIP Codes are postal delivery identifiers and often cross counties. ZIP Code Tabulation Areas are Census approximations.
Can I look up a Nebraska county by address?
An authoritative geocoding service or Census Geocoder can map an address to an official county. County names alone do not determine the county of every address.
Where do I find county population and land area for Nebraska?
Use a named Census population-estimate vintage for people and a Gazetteer/TIGER data year for area. Avoid mixing Census years when calculating density or ranks.
Can I use Nebraska county borders for property or legal decisions?
No. The reference is intended for education and general exploration. Property and administrative boundary decisions require current authoritative local records and licensed surveys where appropriate.
Editorial and data status: This is an unpublished reference draft. The information must be checked before the page can be treated as current geographic data or production-ready research.