Rock County, Nebraska

Rock County
Rock County Courthouse in Bassett
Location within the U.S. state of Nebraska
Nebraska's location within the U.S.
Coordinates: 42°25′N 99°27′W / 42.42°N 99.45°W / 42.42; -99.45
Country United States
State Nebraska
Founded1888
Named forRock Creek, or its rocky soil
SeatBassett
Largest cityBassett
Area
 • Total1,012 sq mi (2,620 km2)
 • Land1,008 sq mi (2,610 km2)
 • Water3.4 sq mi (9 km2)  0.3%
Population
 (2020)
 • Total1,262
 • Density1.2/sq mi (0.48/km2)
Time zoneUTC−6 (Central)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−5 (CDT)
Congressional district3rd
Websitewww.rockcountynebraska.org

Rock County is a county in the U.S. state of Nebraska. As of the 2020 census, 1,262 people lived there.[1] The county seat is Bassett. It was founded in 1888.

References

  1. "QuickFacts: Rock County, Nebraska". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 10, 2024.