Nuckolls County, NE lies south from Nemaha County counting 5990 people residing here spread over 687 sq mi land according to estimates taken from 2019 US census study conducted across Nuckolls's boundaries. Nelson stands at its county seat surrounded by numerous attractions found throughout this rural region including locations deemed historical such as Old Jailhouse Museum or popular recreation areas like Elm Creek Reservoir commonly visited when area's weather hit desirable temperatures allowing outdoor adventures being planned during holiday season while protecting health measures apply safely at all times.