Omaha, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Gallatin County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
276 Population 373/sq mi density
$63,750 Median Income $26,325 per capita
$44,600 Home Value $134,027 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 19.4% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$63,750 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$44,600 home value, $675/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Omaha, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$63,750
15% below
$26,325 per capita
Home Value
$44,600
84% below
Zillow: $134,027
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
19.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
15.0%
55% below
93.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.5%
81% above
17.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.3%
26% above
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F

How Omaha Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Omaha's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
85%
Home Value
16%
Rent
58%
Poverty
141%
Bachelor's
45%
Unemployment
181%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Omaha a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Omaha residents earn a median household income of $63,750 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $26,325. The unemployment rate stands at 6.5% (81% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 125 business establishments, including 7 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Omaha is $44,600 , 84% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $134,027. Median rent is $675/month, with 19.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.

Education

15.0% of adults in Omaha hold a bachelor's degree or higher (55% below the national average). 93.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Omaha has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population276
Median Age36.0 yrs
Density373/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born1.1%
Veterans15.7%

Economy

B
Median Income$63,750
Per Capita$26,325
Unemployment6.5%
Poverty17.5%
County GDP$173M
Avg Weekly Wage$982

Housing

A+
Home Value$44,600
Rent$675
Ownership77.7%
Zillow$134,027
Housing Units114
Rent Burden19.4%

Health

Obesity40.3%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death12,280/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Rain48.3 in/yr
Elevation405 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.0%
High School+93.5%
Graduate+4.3%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute23 min
Broadband73.4%
Internet Speed79 Mbps
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Omaha was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (44 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.561 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
23.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.