Red Willow County GIS Maps
Red Willow County, Nebraska, has 10,702 residents across 8,686 parcels and covers 717 square miles. The population declined 3.2% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Red Willow County is 31145.
McCook is the county's largest population center. Red Willow County also includes 5 zip codes, 4 public school districts and 39 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show parcel data, population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
Maps, GIS layers, Parcels and sample data. Paid packages add full layers, analytics and database files.
Red Willow County Trends
- Population
- 10,702▾
- Median Home Value
- $143,500▾
- K-12 Enrollment
- 2,232▾
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Red Willow County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Red Willow County Parcels
Red Willow County has 8,686 mapped parcels covering 459,441 acres. The median assessed value is $143,364. The median lot size is 0.48 acres. 2,722 parcels are 10 acres or larger. Of the parcels with a recorded build year, half were built in 1952 or earlier. Assessed values and lot sizes are on nearly every parcel. Site addresses reach 57.3%. Browse the interactive Red Willow County Parcel viewer here.
Red Willow County Parcel Data Coverage
| Field | Parcels | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| Parcel ID | 8,686 | 100% |
| Owner name | 0 | 0% |
| Owner mailing address | 0 | 0% |
| Site address | 4,979 | 57.3% |
| Land use code | 8,686 | 100% |
| Land use description | 0 | 0% |
| Assessed value | 8,686 | 100% |
| Land value | 8,686 | 100% |
| Improvement value | 8,686 | 100% |
| Acreage | 8,686 | 100% |
| Parcel boundary | 8,686 | 100% |
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Field coverage measured across all Red Willow County parcel records.
Red Willow County Population
Red Willow County had 10,702 residents in 2020. That was 3.2% lower than in 2010. Red Willow County had 746 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 15 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Mc Cook, Indianola and Bartley.
Population Trend in Red Willow County NE
Red Willow County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Red Willow County Zip Codes
Red Willow County has 5 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Mc Cook (69001), Indianola (69034) and Bartley (69020). Mc Cook is the largest zip by population, with about 9,347 residents or 87% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 99% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Red Willow County NE
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69001 | Mc Cook | 9,347 | ▾ -1.1% |
| 69034 | Indianola | 808 | ▾ -11% |
| 69020 | Bartley | 398 | ▴ 0.3% |
| 69026 | Danbury | 193 | ▾ -12.3% |
| 69036 | Wilsonville | 58 | ▾ -54% |
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Red Willow County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Red Willow County Demographics
Red Willow County has a median age of 41.2, which makes the county a little older than Nebraska overall. About 22.1% of residents are under 18, while 21% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 27.2% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 26% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 34.1%. The county is mostly White by population, though Hispanic, Asian, Black and multiracial residents are also part of the local mix.
Key Demographics for Red Willow County NE
Median Age
41.2
Under 18
22.1%
Age 65+
21%
Bachelor's+
26%
Red Willow County School Districts
Red Willow County is served by 4 public school districts with 2,232 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are McCook Public Schools, Southwest Public Schools and Cambridge Public Schools. Those three districts account for about 88% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Red Willow County NE
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| McCook Public Schools | 1,345 | 60.3% | ▾ -3% |
| Southwest Public Schools | 326 | 14.6% | ▴ 3.5% |
| Cambridge Public Schools | 282 | 12.6% | ▾ -1.7% |
| Hitchcock County School System | 279 | 12.5% | ▾ -3.8% |
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Red Willow County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Red Willow County Housing & Real Estate
Red Willow County has a median home value of $143,500 and a median gross rent of $778. About 73% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Nebraska median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $266,750 and homes spent about 35 days on the market.
Red Willow County Housing Mix
Red Willow County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Red Willow County Housing Trends
Red Willow County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Red Willow County, NE
Red Willow County has 589 business listings across 258 categories. The largest categories in Red Willow County business listings are Churches & Religious Organizations (16, 2.7%), Agricultural Service (11, 1.9%), and Contractors (11, 1.9%). The full Red Willow County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Red Willow County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Red Willow County, NE
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 16 | 2.7% |
| Agricultural Service | 11 | 1.9% |
| Contractors | 11 | 1.9% |
| Beauty Salons | 11 | 1.9% |
| Community & Nonprofits | 9 | 1.5% |
| Banks & Credit Unions | 8 | 1.4% |
| Auto Repair | 8 | 1.4% |
| Gyms & Fitness | 8 | 1.4% |
| Clothing Stores | 8 | 1.4% |
| Hotels | 8 | 1.4% |
Red Willow County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Skiles Loop Bremer & White CPAs PC | Accountant | McCook |
| Weiland Field | Active Life | McCook |
| American Agricultural Laboratory | Agricultural Service | McCook |
| Nebraska Bull Service | Agriculture | McCook |
| McCook Ben Nelson Regional Airport | Airport | McCook |
| JBK Nebraska Dog | Animal Shelters | McCook |
| Sears Hometown Store | Appliance Store | McCook |
| Nebraska Army National Guard | Armed Forces Branch | McCook |
| McCook Art Guild | Art Gallery | McCook |
| Rita's Framing Creations | Arts And Crafts | McCook |
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Red Willow County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Red Willow County Basemaps
Red Willow County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Red Willow County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for parcels, zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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