About Our County

• Land Area: 483 square miles
• Population (2020): 6,722
• County Seat: Tekamah
• Towns and Population (2020): Tekamah, 1,714; Oakland, 1,369; Lyons, 824; Decatur, 571; Craig, 202
• Public School Districts: Tekamah-Herman Schools; Oakland-Craig Schools; Lyons-Decatur Northeast Schools

Details of the SUPERVISOR Districts (roads/street view, etc) can be found online at:
burt.gworks.com
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select check mark next to “Supervisors Districts”
Basemap (on the left)
can select “ESRI_street” view    (or other options you choose)

Facts and History

• Founded in 1854: Burt County was named after Francis Burt, the first governor of Nebraska Territory
• Early Settlement: White settlers began claiming land in the early 1850s
• County Seat: Tekamah is the county seat and largest city
• Location: Burt County is bordered by the Missouri River to the east and covers an area of 497 square miles
• Waterways: The county is watered by several creeks, including Logan Creek, Bell Creek, and Blackbird Creek
• Population: As of the 2020 census, the population was 6,722
• Diversity: The racial makeup includes a majority of non-Hispanic whites, with small percentages of African Americans, Native Americans, Asians, and Hispanics
• Agriculture: The fertile soil is ideal for growing corn, grass, and vegetables. The bottomlands are particularly productive
• Minerals: While not rich in minerals, the county has some sandstone suitable for building
• License Plate Prefix: Burt County is represented by the prefix 31 in the Nebraska license plate system