At a Glance
Median Income
$48,750
$28,045 per capita
Home Value
$89,100
Zillow: $168,794
Median Rent
$800/mo
40.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
86.4% high school+
Unemployment
14.3%
3.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
18.4% smoking rate
How Omer Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Omer's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Omer a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Omer residents earn a median household income of $48,750 , which is 35% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $28,045. The unemployment rate stands at 14.3% (297% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 349 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Omer is $89,100 , 68% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $168,794. Median rent is $800/month, with 40.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 96.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1962.
Education
7.0% of adults in Omer hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(79% below the national average).
86.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Omer has an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C).
Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 30.7 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population247
Median Age57.1 yrs
Density219/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans11.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$48,750
Per Capita$28,045
Unemployment14.3%
Poverty3.6%
County GDP$603M
Avg Weekly Wage$901
Housing
A+
Home Value$89,100
Rent$800
Ownership86.9%
Zillow$168,794
Housing Units119
Rent Burden40.0%
Health
Obesity38.6%
Diabetes10.2%
Smoking18.4%
Heart Disease6.3%
Premature Death11,697/100K
Climate
Avg Temp46°F
Rain30.7 in/yr
Elevation607 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+86.4%
Graduate+1.5%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute22 min
Broadband76.6%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Omer was built in 1962.
The nearest airport is Mbs International (37 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.404 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
18.2% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.