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Omaha, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Douglas County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
488,197
Population
3,416/sq mi density
$72,708
Median Income
$42,515 per capita
$230,100
Home Value
$288,850 Zillow
$1,150
Median Rent
29.4% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
295 sunny days/yr
613
Violent Crime/100K
3,644 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$72,708 median income, 2.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.9 / 5.0
$230,100 home value, $1,150/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
613 violent crimes/100K (61% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
40.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Omaha experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 295 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.0 inches. The area receives 21.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
28°F Jan (-2°C)
75°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 53.9°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 295 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,178 ft (359 m) |
| Area | 130.6 sq mi (338.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 3,416/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2627°N, 96.0535°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Douglas County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 9 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0467 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 0.91 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.24 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 8.5 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 95.9 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very High |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | Very High |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| February | 28°F (-2°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.1 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 63°F (17°C) | 4.5 in | Wettest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 3.3 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 0.9 in | Coldest |
Omaha has a seasonal temperature swing of 49°F / from 26°F in December to 75°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 30.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.5") and January the driest (0.8").