Omaha, Nebraska

Population 421,564

Omaha is located in Douglas County, NE. The population is 421,564, making Omaha the largest city in Douglas County and the largest city in the state of Nebraska.

There are 185 public schools in Omaha with an average Homefacts rating of C+. The total crime rate for Omaha is moderate , and there are 15 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Omaha is low and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Omaha property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Omaha include Ralston, Boys Town and La Vista.

Omaha Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 12%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 52.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 35.2%

Crime Rate

41.43% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 670
  • Violent Crimes: 613
  • Robbery: 110
  • Burglary: 358
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

97.37% Lower than national avg.
  • 15 offenders in Omaha
  • 0.36 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

2,709 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 30
  • Registered Polluters: 73
  • Superfunds: 87
  • Tanks & Spills: 2,519

Unemployment

Low 2.7%
  • Nebraska unemployment average: 2.2%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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185 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 185 K-12 public schools in Omaha, NE and 58 private schools. Homefacts rates Omaha's schools as Above average, with an overall C+ rating.

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Crime view details

15 Registered Offenders search the registered offender database

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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2,453 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Omaha, NE issued 2,453 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 2,453 permits, 1306 were issued for single family homes and 1,147 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Omaha, NE issued 2,570 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 2,570 permits, 1567 were issued for single family homes and 1,003 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $750
  • 1 Bedroom: $854
  • 2 Bedrooms: $1,049
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,406
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,572

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Environmental Hazards

2709 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (214/214)
    Omaha, NE has 100% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Omaha, NE is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.58 Average
    Omaha, NE is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 22.07°
  • February 26.58°
  • March 41.1°
  • April 51.8°
  • May 63.6°
  • June 73.17°
  • July 78.77°
  • August 75.74°
  • September 65.67°
  • October 53.98°
  • November 41.27°
  • December 21.98°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Omaha, NE

Earthquakes
Omaha, NE has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Omaha, NE has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Omaha, NE has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Omaha, NE has a high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Omaha, NE: $52,672

Unemployment

Unemployment in Omaha is 2.7%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 2.2% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 36.13%
White Collar - 63.87%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Pete Ricketts
  • Sen. Deb Fischer
  • Sen. Ben Sasse

City Representatives

  • Brad Ashford

Neighborhood Info

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Nearest Major Airports

143 FCC Towers view all