Cuming County, Nebraska
Northeast Nebraska · License Plate #24
Explore towns, find local businesses, watch live traffic cameras, and navigate the US-275 corridor through Cuming County.
About Cuming County
Cuming County is located in northeastern Nebraska, approximately 65 miles north of Omaha along the US-275 corridor. Organized in 1858 and named for Nebraska's second territorial governor Thomas B. Cuming, the county encompasses a landscape of rolling hills, river valleys, and productive agricultural land.
The county seat, West Point, serves as the regional commercial and medical hub, anchored by CHI Health St. Francis Hospital and a strong local business district. The county's economy is driven by grain farming — primarily corn and soybeans — along with cattle and hog production. West Point is also home to the annual Oktoberfest celebration, one of the largest in Nebraska.
Bancroft, in the northeast corner of the county, is nationally recognized as the home of John G. Neihardt, Nebraska's Poet Laureate and author of Black Elk Speaks. The John G. Neihardt State Historic Site draws literary and cultural visitors from across the region.
Towns in Cuming County
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West Point, Nebraska (68788)
County seat of Cuming County and the primary commercial hub of northeastern Nebraska. Home to CHI Health St. Francis Hospital, the Elkhorn Valley Museum, and the annual Oktoberfest celebration. Located on US-275.
Pop: ~3,400 | Highways: US-275, NE-9
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Wisner, Nebraska (68791)
A prosperous agricultural community in western Cuming County, known for its strong Czech heritage and the annual Czech Festival. Located along the US-275 corridor with a thriving main street.
Pop: ~1,100 | Highways: US-275, NE-9
Beemer, Nebraska (68716)
A small village on the US-275 corridor between Wisner and West Point, served by the West Point-Beemer Community School District.
Pop: ~650 | Highways: US-275
Bancroft, Nebraska (68004)
Home of the John G. Neihardt State Historic Site — preserving the home and study of Nebraska's Poet Laureate, author of Black Elk Speaks. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Pop: ~500 | Highways: NE-51
Cameras, Corridors & Directory
Traffic Cameras: View Cuming County cameras →
Live camera on US-275 north of West Point.
Road Conditions: Nebraska 511 — 511.nebraska.gov
Travel Corridor: US-275 Corridor →
US-275 runs north–south through Cuming County, connecting Omaha to Norfolk and the Sandhills.
Business Directory: Browse Cuming County Businesses →
Region & Adjacent Counties
Region: Northeast Nebraska →
Adjacent Counties:
Stanton County (west) ·
Cedar County (north) ·
Dixon County (northeast) ·
Thurston County (east) ·
Burt County (south) ·
Dodge County (southwest) ·
Colfax County (southwest)
