Nebraska · FIPS 31019 · County seat: Kearney
Buffalo County, NE GIS & Parcel Viewer
Buffalo County, Nebraska parcel data lives on the Buffalo County Beacon site. Open it below in a new tab, then use the short steps on this page to find a property fast.
Open the Buffalo County parcel map ↗
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Buffalo County at a glance
| Official map | Buffalo County Beacon site |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | beacon.schneidercorp.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Kearney |
| Population | 50,697 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 968 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 31019 |
About the official source
Buffalo County runs this viewer (directly or through a contracted vendor), which makes it the closest thing to the source for local parcel lines. Our October 2026 check found the map open to the public, with no account or payment needed.
Searching for a parcel, step by step
- Open the link to the Beacon site from Schneider Geospatial. If a terms or disclaimer window appears, agree to it to continue.
- Use the search bar to look up a street address, an owner's name or a parcel ID. Beacon sites usually also have a dedicated property search page.
- Click a lot on the map and then open its report for assessment and property details.
- Use the layer and basemap controls to add aerial photos or other layers the county publishes.
Have a tax bill handy? The parcel or account number on it is usually the fastest way to search.
Buffalo County by the numbers
Buffalo County had an estimated 50,697 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 968 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 52 people per square mile. Among Nebraska's 93 counties, it is the 5th largest by population. Kearney serves as the county seat.
Nearby parcel maps
Parcels close to the edge of Buffalo County can fall in the next county over. Neighboring counties:
- Adams County
- Custer County
- Dawson County
- Hall County
- Howard County
- Kearney County
- Phelps County
- Sherman County
Before you rely on the lines
Keep in mind that a GIS parcel layer is a tax map, not a survey. For exact boundaries, look at the recorded deed and plat or hire a licensed land surveyor.