At a Glance
Median Income
$47,216
$27,953 per capita
Home Value
$108,900
Zillow: $193,460
Median Rent
$525/mo
19.9% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.5%
90.7% high school+
Unemployment
16.0%
9.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
19.3% smoking rate
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)
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 $47,216 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,953. The unemployment rate stands at 16.0% (344% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 235 business establishments, including 15 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Omaha is $108,900 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,460. Median rent is $525/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 97.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1975.
Education
18.5% of adults in Omaha hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(45% below the national average).
90.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Omaha has an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C).
Winters average 44°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,179
Median Age39.6 yrs
Density813/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born10.7%
Veterans11.1%
Economy
C+
Median Income$47,216
Per Capita$27,953
Unemployment16.0%
Poverty9.0%
County GDP$869M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,117
Housing
A+
Home Value$108,900
Rent$525
Ownership75.3%
Zillow$193,460
Housing Units584
Rent Burden19.9%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking19.3%
Heart Disease6.4%
Premature Death13,733/100K
Climate
Avg Temp64°F
Rain48.6 in/yr
Elevation392 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+18.5%
High School+90.7%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute31 min
Broadband79.7%
Internet Speed28 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
The median home in Omaha was built in 1975.
The nearest airport is Mount Pleasant Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.397 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
25.7% of the population has a disability.
10.7% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.