Omaha

Omaha, Nebraska Overview

Omaha scores 54.0/100 overall (B), ranking #13 of 20 cities in Nebraska — below the state composite of 74.9. Affordability is the city’s relative strength at 78/100, while Outdoor Access lags at 22/100.

Income & Employment in Omaha

The median household income in Omaha is $71,238, 3% below the statewide median of $73,423. The local unemployment rate of 3.2% is higher than the state’s 2.8%. Population grew 0.5% recently.

Safety in Omaha

Omaha reports 281.6 violent crimes per 100,000, roughly in line with the statewide rate of 290 per 100,000. The property crime rate is 2878 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Omaha

Omaha has a cost of living index of 92.5 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $230,100. Median monthly rent is $1,150. Renters spend 19.4% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Health & Wellness in Omaha

The adult obesity rate in Omaha is 37.5%, above the national average and a factor in the city’s health profile. The diabetes prevalence rate is 10.2%. Residents report an average of 15.2 poor mental health days per month, above the typical range. Nebraska ranks #15 nationally for overall health.

Education & Schools in Omaha

Omaha has a high school graduation rate of 82.4%. The student-teacher ratio is 16.5:1. Per-pupil spending is $14,659. The city has 158 public schools serving 90,133 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate & Commute in Omaha

The annual average temperature in Omaha is 53.6°F. Summers average 75.1°F. Winters average 30.8°F. Annual precipitation is 27 inches. The average commute of 17.1 minutes is notably short.

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