Nebraska · FIPS 31043 · County seat: Dakota City
Dakota County, NE GIS & Parcel Viewer
Here is the direct link to the county parcel map covering Dakota County, NE: the Dakota County gWorks viewer. Below you'll find basic facts about the county, steps for using the viewer, and nearby counties.
Open the Dakota County parcel map ↗
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Dakota County at a glance
| Official map | Dakota County gWorks viewer |
|---|---|
| Type | County-run map |
| Website | dakota.gworks.com |
| Access | Free, no login (checked Oct 2026) |
| County seat | Dakota City |
| Population | 21,268 (2023 Census Bureau estimate) |
| Land area | 264 sq mi |
| FIPS code | 31043 |
Who runs this map
This map is published by or for Dakota County itself, so it reflects the local parcel layer rather than a third-party copy. When we tested the link in October 2026 it opened with no login and no fee.
Finding a property on this map
- Open the official link; the map is hosted on gWorks, a vendor platform used by 64 counties in our directory.
- Accept any disclaimer, then use the search tool to find a street address, owner or parcel ID.
- Click a parcel to view its attributes.
- Use the layer or basemap controls to add aerials and other layers where the county provides them.
Rural addresses don't always geocode well. When that happens, zoom in by hand and click the parcel, or search by owner name.
Dakota County by the numbers
Dakota County had an estimated 21,268 residents in 2023, according to the Census Bureau. With about 264 square miles of land, that works out to roughly 81 people per square mile. That makes it number 16 out of 93 Nebraska counties by population. The county seat is Dakota City.
Nearby parcel maps
If the property sits near a county line, the parcel may belong to a neighbor. These counties border Dakota County:
Before you rely on the lines
Treat the map as a guide, not a boundary survey: parcel outlines are often shifted a bit from the real corners. A licensed surveyor settles exact lines.