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Omaha, Nebraska

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Population in 2014: 446,599 (100% urban, 0% rural). Population change since 2000: +14.5%
 
Males: 220,125  (49.3%)
Females: 226,474  (50.7%)
Median resident age:  34.2 years
Nebraska median age:  36.1 years

Zip codes: 68022, 68102, 68104, 68105, 68106, 68107, 68108, 68110, 68111, 68112, 68114, 68116, 68117, 68118, 68122, 68124, 68127, 68130, 68131, 68132, 68134, 68135, 68137, 68142, 68144, 68152, 68154, 68164, 68178.

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Estimated median household income in 2015: $51,407 (it was $40,006 in 2000)
Omaha:

$51,407
NE:

$54,996

Estimated per capita income in 2015: $29,432 (it was $21,756 in 2000)

Omaha city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2015: $143,200 (it was $93,300 in 2000)
Omaha:

$143,200
NE:

$141,600

Mean prices in 2015: All housing units: $171,015; Detached houses: $174,225; Townhouses or other attached units: $145,724; In 2-unit structures: $120,979; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $225,987; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $103,020; Mobile homes: $26,522

Median gross rent in 2015: $813.

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  • Races in Omaha, NE (2015)

    Omaha races chart
    • 293,63166.1%White alone
    • 63,51614.3%Hispanic
    • 57,54613.0%Black alone
    • 15,2433.4%Asian alone
    • 10,3272.3%Two or more races
    • 1,9420.4%American Indian alone
    • 1,6080.4%Other race alone
    • 740.02%Native Hawaiian and Other
      Pacific Islander alone

Races in Omaha detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth

Mar. 2016 cost of living index in Omaha: 90.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
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Accommodations 34Annual Events & Festivals 19Getting Here, Getting Around 13Nightlife 55Parks & Recreation 28Relocation 51Restaurants 123Shopping 31Tours & Attractions 54General Information

Ancestries: German (17.3%), Irish (6.2%), American (5.1%), English (3.1%), Italian (2.8%), Polish (2.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1060 feet

Land area: 115.7 square miles.

Population density: 3,860 people per square mile   (average).

Omaha,NE real estate house value index trend

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For population 25 years and over in Omaha:

  • High school or higher: 88.9%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 34.8%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.2%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.0 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Omaha city:

  • Never married: 36.3%
  • Now married: 45.5%
  • Separated: 1.4%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 11.5%

44,274 residents are foreign born (5.6% Latin America, 1.4% Asia, 1.0% Africa).

This city:

9.8%
Nebraska:

6.6%



According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists there were 1,139 registered sex offenders living in Omaha, Nebraska as of July 27, 2017.
The ratio of number of residents in Omaha to the number of sex offenders is 370 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this city is near the state average.


Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2015: $2,874 (2.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2015: $2,766 (2.1%)

Omaha satellite photo by USGS

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (433.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Ralston, NE (2.1 miles ), La Vista, NE (2.3 miles ), Carter Lake, IA (2.4 miles ), Boys Town, NE (2.5 miles ), Papillion, NE (2.7 miles ), Council Bluffs, IA (2.8 miles ), Bellevue, NE (2.9 miles ), Chalco, NE (2.9 miles ).

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 1997: 1533 buildings, average cost: $86,500
  • 1998: 1623 buildings, average cost: $97,800
  • 1999: 1980 buildings, average cost: $97,500
  • 2000: 2008 buildings, average cost: $93,800
  • 2001: 2175 buildings, average cost: $96,900
  • 2002: 2282 buildings, average cost: $115,700
  • 2003: 2581 buildings, average cost: $118,400
  • 2004: 2646 buildings, average cost: $119,300
  • 2005: 2870 buildings, average cost: $110,800
  • 2006: 1879 buildings, average cost: $110,800
  • 2007: 1905 buildings, average cost: $108,300
  • 2008: 1576 buildings, average cost: $105,100
  • 2009: 1542 buildings, average cost: $104,500
  • 2010: 1191 buildings, average cost: $132,800
  • 2011: 1160 buildings, average cost: $132,600
  • 2012: 1305 buildings, average cost: $142,000
  • 2013: 1567 buildings, average cost: $148,600
  • 2014: 1306 buildings, average cost: $149,300

Number of permits per 10,000 residents

Average cost (in $1000s)

Latitude: 41.26 N, Longitude: 96.01 W

Nickname or alias (official or unofficial): The Big 'O'

Daytime population change due to commuting: +83,739 (+18.9%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 183,506 (81.6%)

Area code: 402

Omaha household income distribution Omaha home values distribution

Crime rates in Omaha by Year
Type 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Murders 252635203133424430344341423248
per 100,000 6.46.68.74.97.57.99.710.16.87.310.49.89.97.310.6
Rapes 157173179187199187189180192194220187184180174
per 100,000 40.243.944.646.048.344.943.841.243.341.853.344.743.341.138.5
Robberies 868998896824682848818949892723696815718723655
per 100,000 222.3253.2223.1202.9165.5203.5189.4217.0201.3155.6168.7195.0168.9164.9144.8
Assaults 1,6581,6321,5171,5771,4151,4371,5291,4751,2491,3121,3501,4421,5051,5231,452
per 100,000 424.6414.1377.7388.3343.3344.8354.1337.3281.9282.4327.2345.0354.1347.3321.1
Burglaries 3,1073,2203,4493,6413,1643,1723,3453,1753,2283,0463,3213,3113,5092,9972,160
per 100,000 795.7817.1858.6896.6767.7761.1774.6726.1728.6655.6804.9792.2825.5683.5477.6
Theft 19,38218,49016,86915,49015,07915,17213,87612,89212,93812,09112,79313,12012,51912,91011,558
per 100,000 4,963.94,691.84,199.53,814.23,658.83,640.43,213.52,948.52,920.32,602.33,100.53,139.02,945.12,944.42,555.7
Auto thefts 4,3104,2424,1943,4053,8133,4433,4362,7252,1252,1972,6502,7473,0803,1462,543
per 100,000 1,103.81,076.41,044.1838.4925.2826.1795.7623.2479.6472.9642.3657.2724.6717.5562.3
Arson 255268210150138N/AN/AN/A1311199173833781
per 100,000 65.368.052.336.933.5N/AN/AN/A29.625.622.117.519.58.417.9
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 286.7) 544.6543.5512.3467.6446.1446.7428.5404.3371.2339.0411.3416.5409.4389.4340.3

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City-data.com crime index counts serious crimes more heavily. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

Crime rate in Omaha detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson
Full-time law enforcement employees in 2015, including police officers: 963 (826 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.83
Nebraska average:

1.96

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Omaha tourist attractions:

Unemployment in September 2015:
Here:

2.7%
Nebraska:

2.6%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +31,223 (+8.7%).
Most common industries in 2015 (%)
Males Females
  • Retail trade (12%)
  • Manufacturing (12%)
  • Construction (11%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (8%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Health care and social assistance (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Health care and social assistance (25%)
  • Educational services (12%)
  • Retail trade (10%)
  • Finance and insurance (8%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
Most common occupations in 2015 (%)
Males Females
  • Sales and related occupations (11%)
  • Management occupations (11%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (10%)
  • Construction and extraction occupations (9%)
  • Production occupations (8%)
  • Food preparation and serving related occupations (5%)
  • Computer and mathematical occupations (5%)
  • Office and administrative support occupations (20%)
  • Sales and related occupations (11%)
  • Education, training, and library occupations (9%)
  • Management occupations (8%)
  • Business and financial operations occupations (7%)
  • Health diagnosing and treating practitioners and other technical occupations (7%)
  • Food preparation and serving related occupations (6%)

Work and jobs in Omaha: detailed stats about occupations, industries, unemployment, workers, commute

Average climate in Omaha, Nebraska

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Tornado activity:

Omaha-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Nebraska state average. It is 92% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 5/6/1975, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 1.4 miles away from the Omaha city center killed 3 people and injured 133 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/25/1957, a category F4 tornado 5.6 miles away from the city center killed one person and injured 8 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Omaha-area historical earthquake activity is below Nebraska state average. It is 73% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 11/3/2002 at 20:41:56, a magnitude 4.3 (4.3 MB, 4.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 181.2 miles away from the city center
On 7/16/2004 at 12:17:30, a magnitude 3.5 (3.5 MW, 3.3 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 49.7 miles away from Omaha center
On 3/4/1983 at 06:32:18, a magnitude 4.6 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 4.4 ML) earthquake occurred 267.3 miles away from the city center
On 8/9/1997 at 17:46:03, a magnitude 3.4 (3.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 71.1 miles away from the city center
On 2/6/1996 at 15:10:28, a magnitude 3.6 (3.6 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 117.1 miles away from Omaha center
On 7/9/1975 at 14:54:15, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB) earthquake occurred 304.9 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), local magnitude (ML), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Douglas County (18) is greater than the US average (13).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 16
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 13, Storms: 12, Tornadoes: 7, Snows: 2, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Omaha topographic map

Birthplace of: Max Baer - (1909-1959), World Heavyweight Boxing Champion, Edward Ruscha - Artist, Marlon Brando - (born 1924), actor, L. Brent Bozell, Jr. - Anti-communist, Warren Buffett - (born 1930), businessman, Ernie Chambers - Politician, Sting (wrestler) - Professional wrestler, Fred Astaire - (1899-1987), actor, Mark Richt - College football player, Paul Williams (songwriter) - Songwriter.

Medal of Honor Recipients

Medal of Honor Recipients born in Omaha: Edward Gomez, James Meredith, James W. Fous, John Joseph Parle, Robert John Hibbs.

Main business address for: WEST CORP (SERVICES-BUSINESS SERVICES, NEC), TRANSACTION SYSTEMS ARCHITECTS INC (SERVICES-PREPACKAGED SOFTWARE), SALTON SEA FUNDING CORP (STEAM & AIR CONDITIONING SUPPLY), WERNER ENTERPRISES INC (TRUCKING (NO LOCAL)), NORTHERN BORDER PIPELINE CO (NATURAL GAS TRANSMISSION), AMERITRADE HOLDING CORP (SECURITY BROKERS, DEALERS & FLOTATION COMPANIES), GREAT WESTERN BANCORPORATION INC (NATIONAL COMMERCIAL BANKS), INFOUSA INC (SERVICES-DIRECT MAIL ADVERTISING SERVICES) and 22 other public companies.

Hospitals in Omaha:

  • ALEGENT CREIGHTON HLTH CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY MED CE (Voluntary non-profit - Other, 601 NORTH 30TH ST)
  • ALEGENT HEALTH IMMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER (Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 6901 NORTH 72ND ST)
  • ASERACARE HOSPICE (1104 SOUTH 76TH AVENUE, SUITE A)
  • BOYS TOWN NATIONAL RESEARCH HOSPITAL (555 NORTH 30TH ST)
  • GRACE HOSPICE (727 DORCAS ST)
  • METHODIST HOSPITAL (3612 CUMING ST)
  • MIDWEST SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC (Physician, 7915 FARNAM DRIVE)
  • NEBRASKA PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE (602 SOUTH 45TH ST)
  • ODYSSEY HEALTHCARE OF OMAHA (444 REGENCY PARKWAY DRIVE SUITE 200)
  • RICHARD YOUNG CENTER (515 SOUTH 26TH STREET)

Airports and heliports located in Omaha:

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Amtrak station:

OMAHA (1003 S. 9TH ST.) . Services: ticket office, fully wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, vending machines, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service, taxi stand.

Operable nuclear power plant near Omaha:

  • 14 miles: Fort Calhoun in Fort Calhoun, NE.

Colleges/Universities in Omaha:

  • Metropolitan Community College Area (Full-time enrollment: 12,236; Location: 30 & Fort Street; Public; Website: www.mccneb.edu)
  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (FT enrollment: 12,073; Location: 6001 Dodge St; Public; Website: www.unomaha.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • Creighton University (FT enrollment: 5,370; Location: 2500 California Plaza; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.creighton.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (FT enrollment: 2,815; Location: 987815 Nebraska Medical Ctr; Public; Website: www.unmc.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • Kaplan University-Omaha Campus (FT enrollment: 1,348; Location: 5425 N. 103rd St.; Private, for-profit; Website: www.kaplanuniversity.edu/omaha-nebraska.aspx?wid=1; Offers Master's degree)
  • Clarkson College (FT enrollment: 1,004; Location: 101 S 42nd St; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.clarksoncollege.edu/; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • College of Saint Mary (FT enrollment: 917; Location: 7000 Mercy Rd.; Private, not-for-profit; Website: WWW.CSM.EDU; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health (FT enrollment: 819; Location: 720 North 87th Street; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.methodistcollege.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • Vatterott College-Spring Valley (FT enrollment: 619; Location: 11818 I Street; Private, for-profit; Website: www.vatterott.edu)
  • ITT Technical Institute-Omaha (FT enrollment: 549; Location: 9814 M St; Private, for-profit; Website: www.itt-tech.edu)
  • Xenon International Academy-Omaha (FT enrollment: 398; Location: 8516 Park Drive; Private, for-profit; Website: xenonacademy.net)
  • Grace University (FT enrollment: 390; Location: 1311 S 9th St; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.GraceUniversity.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • Omaha School of Massage and Healthcare of Herzing University (FT enrollment: 166; Location: 9748 Park Dr; Private, for-profit; Website: www.osmt.com)
  • The Creative Center (FT enrollment: 162; Location: 10850 Emmet St; Private, for-profit; Website: www.creativecenter.edu)
  • Capitol School of Hairstyling and Esthetics (FT enrollment: 68; Location: 10803 John Galt Blvd.; Private, for-profit; Website: www.capitollook.com)
  • Universal College of Healing Arts (FT enrollment: 59; Location: 8702 North 30th Street; Private, for-profit; Website: www.ucha.edu)
  • University of Phoenix-Omaha Campus (FT enrollment: 48; Location: 13321 California St; Private, for-profit; Website: www.phoenix.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • Alegent Creighton Health School of Radiologic Technology (FT enrollment: 28; Location: 7500 Mercy Road; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.alegent.com)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Omaha:

  • Bellevue University (about 10 miles; Bellevue, NE; Full-time enrollment: 7,139)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 12 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 5,344)
  • Nebraska Wesleyan University (about 45 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 2,072)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 45 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 8,838)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 48 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,817)
  • Wayne State College (about 86 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 3,121)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 87 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,946)

Biggest public high schools in Omaha:

Biggest private high schools in Omaha:

  • CREIGHTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL (Students: 1,021, Location: 7400 WESTERN AVE, Grades: 9-12, Boys only)
  • VJ & ANGELA SKUTT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 697, Location: 3131 S 156TH ST, Grades: 9-12)
  • MARIAN HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 685, Location: 7400 MILITARY AVE, Grades: 9-12, Girls only)
  • MERCY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 391, Location: 1501 S 48TH ST, Grades: 9-12, Girls only)
  • DUCHESNE ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART (Students: 368, Location: 3601 BURT ST, Grades: PK-12, Girls only)
  • RONCALLI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 356, Location: 6401 SORENSEN PKWY, Grades: 9-12)
  • CONCORDIA JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 289, Location: 15656 FORT ST, Grades: 7-12)
  • OMAHA CHRISTIAN ACADEMY (Students: 261, Location: 10244 WIESMAN DR, Grades: PK-12)
  • SWORD OF THE SPIRIT ELEMENTARY-HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 67, Location: 4116 S 26TH ST, Grades: PK-11)
  • OMAHA BAPTIST ACADEMY (Students: 35, Location: 3343 PEDERSEN DR, Grades: KG-12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Omaha:

Biggest private elementary/middle schools in Omaha:

  • ST WENCESLAUS SCHOOL (Students: 896, Location: 15353 PACIFIC ST, Grades: PK-8)
  • ST STEPHEN THE MARTYR SCHOOL (Students: 861, Location: 16701 S ST, Grades: PK-8)
  • ST PIUS X/ST LEO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 806, Location: 6905 BLONDO ST, Grades: PK-8)
  • ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL (Students: 793, Location: 14330 EAGLE RUN DR, Grades: KG-8)
  • ST JAMES SETON SCHOOL (Students: 648, Location: 4720 N 90TH ST, Grades: KG-8)
  • ST MARGARET MARY SCHOOL (Students: 551, Location: 123 N 61ST ST, Grades: KG-8)
  • MARY OUR QUEEN SCHOOL (Students: 539, Location: 3405 S 119TH ST, Grades: KG-8)
  • LIFEGATE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 418, Location: 15555 W DODGE RD, Grades: KG-8)
  • CHRIST THE KING SCHOOL (Students: 342, Location: 831 S 88TH ST, Grades: PK-8)
  • HOLY CROSS SCHOOL (Students: 329, Location: 1502 S 48TH ST, Grades: PK-8)
See full list of schools located in Omaha

Library in Omaha:

  • OMAHA PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $11,499,055; Location: 215 S 15TH STREET; 1,073,805 books; 1,426 e-books; 46,127 audio materials; 30,525 video materials; 35 local licensed databases; 20 state licensed databases; 5 other licensed databases; 2,440 print serial subscriptions; 31 electronic serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:

  • My name is Kristine Graham and I am writing in response to the information posted on College of Saint Mary. Though the school has not moved, we have changed the address. We are now using 7000 Mercy Road, Omaha, Nebraska, 68106. Also, we now have 1,000 students enrolled with us. Thank you and have a wonderful day. Sincerly- Kristine
  • KRQC (93.3 FM; BENNINGTON, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP) This station is in fact owned by Clear Channel Communications Inc.
  • In the born here paragraph, Gerald Ford doesn't mention his birth year, 1913, and presidental years 1974-1977
  • You did not mention Forest Lawn Cemetary in North Omaha.
  • Omaha Christian Academy has a new location - 5612 "L" Street effective June 1, 2005.
  • The Richard Young Center - affiliated with Methodist Health System - no longer exists

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Notable locations in Omaha: Gibson (A), Omaha (B), South Omaha (C), Summit (D), Seymour (E), Woody (F), Nasco (G), Weco (H), Lane (I), NP Dodge Park Campground (J), New City Campground (K), Horsemens Park (L), Johnny Rosenblatt Stadium (M), Bel-Air Plaza (N), Beverly Hills Plaza (O), Hillsborough Plaza (P), Midtown Plaza (Q), Plaza Seventy-Two (R), Richland Park Plaza (S), Old Market (T). Display/hide their locations on the map

Shopping Centers: Parkfair Shopping Mall (1), Center Mall (2), Frederick Square Shopping Center (3), Countryside Village Shopping Center (4), Oak View Mall (5), One Pacific Place Shopping Center (6), Crossroads Shopping Center (7), North Park Shopping Center (8), Westroads Mall (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Main business address in Omaha include: WEST CORP (A), TRANSACTION SYSTEMS ARCHITECTS INC (B), SALTON SEA FUNDING CORP (C), NORTHERN BORDER PIPELINE CO (D), AMERITRADE HOLDING CORP (E), GREAT WESTERN BANCORPORATION INC (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Omaha include: Trinity Lutheran Church (A), Zion Wheel Baptist Church (B), New Zion Baptist Church (C), Faith Deliverance Church (D), Calvary Foursquare Gospel Church (E), Covenant Life Fellowship Church (F), Mount Olive Lutheran Church (G), Thine Will Church of God in Christ (H), Faith Bible Church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Flower Hill Cemetery (1), Forest Lawn Cemetery (2), Golden Hill Cemetery (3), Bethel Cemetery (4), Evergreen Memorial Park Cemetery (5), Graceland Park Cemetery (6), Bohemian Cemetery (7). Display/hide their locations on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Carter Lake (A), Standing Bear Reservoir (B), Standing Bear Lake (C), Boys Town Reservoir Number 3 (D), Zorinsky Lake (E), Glenn Cunningham Lake (F), Lake Regency (G). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Mill Creek (A), Little Papillion Creek (B), Cole Creek (C), Thomas Creek (D), Blood Creek (E), Cemetery Creek (F), Eagle Run Creek (G), East Knight Creek (H), Elmwood Creek (I). Display/hide their locations on the map

Parks in Omaha include: Adams Park (1), Ak Sar Ben Field (2), Burdette Park (3), Glenbrook Park (4), Christie Heights Park (5), Athletic Park (6), Dodge Park (7), Elmwood Park (8), Filmore Park (9). Display/hide their locations on the map

Tourist attractions: Durham Western Heritage Museum (801 South 10th Street) (1), Museum Kaneko (1111 Jones Street) (2), Omaha Childrens Museum (500 South 20th Street) (3), General Crook House (Museums; 30th & Fort Sts) (4), Douglas County Historical Society - Fort Omaha (Museums; 30th & Fort Street) (5), Joslyn Art Museum (2200 Dodge Street) (6), Mormon Trail Center (Historical Places & Services; 3215 State Street) (7), Tiger Door (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 2828 North 23rd Street East) (8), Landmarks Inc - Joslyn Castle (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 3838 Davenport Street) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Hotels: Countryside Suites (9477 South 142nd Street) (1), Hampton Inn Omaha-Central (3301 South 72nd Street) (2), Townhouse Inn (13929 Gold Circle) (3), Best Western Kelly Inn Omaha (4706 South 108th Street) (4), Hilton Garden Inn Omaha Downtown Old Market Area (1005 Dodge Street) (5), Satellite Motel (6006 L Street) (6), Motel 89 (4305 South 89th Street) (7), Crowne Plaza Old Mill NW (655 North 108th Avenue) (8), Comfort Inn Southwest (10728 L Street) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Courts: Courts - Federal - District Court- Clerk's Office Info (111 South 18th Plaza Suite 1152) (1), Douglas County - Clerk Of The District Court- General Office (300 Hall Of Justice) (2), Courts - Federal - Bankruptcy Court- Clerk's Office Info (111 South 18th Plaza Suite 1125) (3), Sport Court Of Nebraska (6424 North 16th Street) (4), Douglas County - County Court- Small Claims Division (Farnam Level Civic Centre) (5), Douglas County Offices - Sheriff-Timothy F Dunning- Court Security- District C (17 Farnam Street) (6), Douglas County - County Court- Constables (Civic Centre Rm RM) (7), Douglas County - County Court- Civil Division (Farnam Level Civic Centre) (8), Douglas County Offices - District Court- Conciliation Court & Mediation Serv (Hall Of Justice) (9). Display/hide their approximate locations on the map

Douglas County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Air pollution and air quality trends
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Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2013 was 87.6. This is about average.

City:

87.6
U.S.:

74.7

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2013 was 0.196. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 2.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.196
U.S.:

0.293

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2013 was 1.43. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 2.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

1.43
U.S.:

1.91

Ozone [ppb] level in 2013 was 28.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.4
U.S.:

32.0

Particulate Matter (PM10) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 21.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 1.1 miles away from the city center.

City:

21.4
U.S.:

20.0

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2013 was 9.32. This is about average. Closest monitor was 2.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.32
U.S.:

9.35

Lead (Pb) [µg/m3] level in 2002 was 0.0298. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 2.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.0298
U.S.:

0.0138
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2015: 16.8%
(9.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 27.7% for Black residents, 32.4% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 35.1% for American Indian residents, 20.0% for Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander residents, 31.8% for other race residents, 38.0% for two or more races residents)
Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
Nebraska:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  59.3%
Whole state:  64.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  7.1%
Whole state:  6.0%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.4% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households

People in group quarters in Omaha in 2010:

  • 4,656 people in college/university student housing
  • 2,002 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 1,316 people in local jails and other municipal confinement facilities
  • 1,053 people in emergency and transitional shelters (with sleeping facilities) for people experiencing homelessness
  • 697 people in state prisons
  • 290 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 274 people in residential treatment centers for adults
  • 201 people in correctional facilities intended for juveniles
  • 197 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 157 people in correctional residential facilities
  • 117 people in group homes for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 91 people in residential treatment centers for juveniles (non-correctional)
  • 50 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals and psychiatric units in other hospitals
  • 37 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers
  • 25 people in in-patient hospice facilities
  • 20 people in hospitals with patients who have no usual home elsewhere

People in group quarters in Omaha in 2000:

  • 2,808 people in nursing homes
  • 2,807 people in college dormitories (includes college quarters off campus)
  • 1,017 people in other noninstitutional group quarters
  • 930 people in local jails and other confinement facilities (including police lockups)
  • 633 people in state prisons
  • 339 people in wards in general hospitals for patients who have no usual home elsewhere
  • 293 people in religious group quarters
  • 266 people in hospitals or wards for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 245 people in homes or halfway houses for drug/alcohol abuse
  • 213 people in homes for abused, dependent, and neglected children
  • 204 people in other nonhousehold living situations
  • 181 people in unknown juvenile institutions
  • 125 people in other types of correctional institutions
  • 117 people in homes for the mentally retarded
  • 106 people in mental (psychiatric) hospitals or wards
  • 95 people in homes for the mentally ill
  • 69 people in hospitals/wards and hospices for chronically ill
  • 69 people in other hospitals or wards for chronically ill
  • 36 people in residential treatment centers for emotionally disturbed children
  • 26 people in other group homes
  • 24 people in schools, hospitals, or wards for the mentally retarded
  • 22 people in short-term care, detention or diagnostic centers for delinquent children
  • 14 people in homes for the physically handicapped
  • 8 people in halfway houses
  • 3 people in military ships

Omaha, Nebraska environmental map by EPA

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Arenas or stadiums:

  • Qwest Center Omaha. Creighton University.
  • Omaha Civic Auditorium. Capacity: 10,960.

Banks with most branches in Omaha (2011 data):

  • First National Bank of Omaha: 30 branches. Info updated 2010/10/13: Bank assets: $13,433.1 mil, Deposits: $10,746.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 102 total offices, Holding Company: Lauritzen Corporation
  • U.S. Bank National Association: 22 branches. Info updated 2012/01/30: Bank assets: $330,470.8 mil, Deposits: $236,091.5 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, 3121 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • Bank of the West: 18 branches. Info updated 2009/11/16: Bank assets: $62,408.3 mil, Deposits: $43,995.2 mil, headquarters in San Francisco, CA, positive income, 647 total offices, Holding Company: Bnp Paribas
  • Wells Fargo Bank, National Association: 16 branches. Info updated 2011/04/05: Bank assets: $1,161,490.0 mil, Deposits: $905,653.0 mil, headquarters in Sioux Falls, SD, positive income, 6395 total offices, Holding Company: Wells Fargo & Company
  • Great Western Bank: 16 branches. Info updated 2010/06/08: Bank assets: $8,458.0 mil, Deposits: $6,362.5 mil, headquarters in Watertown, SD, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 187 total offices, Holding Company: National Australia Bank Limited
  • Security National Bank of Omaha: 15 branches. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $651.9 mil, Deposits: $518.8 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 15 total offices, Holding Company: Security National Corporation
  • American National Bank: 10 branches. Info updated 2012/02/13: Bank assets: $1,928.1 mil, Deposits: $1,460.0 mil, local headquarters, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 34 total offices, Holding Company: American National Corporation
  • Premier Bank: 9 branches. Info updated 2012/02/24: Bank assets: $130.1 mil, Deposits: $114.0 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, 9 total offices
  • Omaha State Bank: Omaha Branch, at 12100 West Center Road, Omaha Branch, Omaha Branch, Limited Service Branch, West Pacific Branch. Info updated 2010/04/23: Bank assets: $291.9 mil, Deposits: $251.8 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 6 total offices, Holding Company: Ds Holding Company, Inc.
  • 22 other banks with 41 local branches

Educational Attainment (%) in 2015

School Enrollment by Level of School (%) in 2015

Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

12.4
Nebraska average:

11.0

Omaha travel time to work - commute Omaha mode of transportation to work chart

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Neighborhoods in Omaha:

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Religion statistics for Omaha city (based on Douglas County data)

ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic123,96250
Evangelical Protestant64,801176
Mainline Protestant52,10597
Other20,61355
Black Protestant12,66439
Orthodox8355
None242,130-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 78
Douglas County:

1.57 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 7
This county:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
State:

0.21 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 15
Douglas County:

0.30 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

0.44 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 154
Douglas County:

3.11 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.83 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 392
Here:

7.90 / 10,000 pop.
State:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
This county:

7.9%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Douglas County:

26.7%
Nebraska:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

13.5%
State:

12.9%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
This city:

47.0%
State:

47.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.0%
Nebraska:

43.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

28.6
Nebraska:

28.5

People feeling badly about themselves:
Omaha:

21.7%
Nebraska:

22.3%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Omaha:

10.7%
Nebraska:

10.5%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
Nebraska:

6.8

Overweight people:
Omaha:

32.5%
Nebraska:

33.0%

General health condition:
Here:

54.2%
State:

54.0%

Average condition of hearing:
Here:

78.9%
Nebraska:

77.6%

More about Health and Nutrition of Omaha, NE Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2013)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 38$196,871$62,1705$11,637
Other Government Administration 86$480,301$67,01917$29,141
Judicial and Legal 33$230,796$83,9262$6,998
Police Protection - Officers 788$5,479,967$83,45136$71,271
Police - Other 140$542,935$46,53725$54,378
Firefighters 673$4,950,931$88,2780$0
Fire - Other 5$14,176$34,0220$0
Streets and Highways 286$1,377,084$57,78026$52,735
Sewerage 172$803,753$56,07610$21,485
Parks and Recreation 133$581,881$52,501222$170,602
Housing and Community Development(Local) 75$384,961$61,5945$7,643
Natural Resources 6$23,654$47,3082$4,873
Local Libraries 97$438,418$54,237144$153,381
Other and Unallocable 77$373,725$58,24314$16,399
Totals for Government 2,609$15,879,453$73,037508$600,543

Omaha government finances - Expenditure in 2006 (per resident):

  • Construction - General - Other: $26,781,000 ($59.97)
    Parks and Recreation: $12,216,000 ($27.35)
    Sewerage: $7,988,000 ($17.89)
    General Public Buildings: $723,000 ($1.62)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $89,003,000 ($199.29)
    Local Fire Protection: $59,512,000 ($133.26)
    General - Other: $44,770,000 ($100.25)
    Regular Highways: $37,800,000 ($84.64)
    Sewerage: $23,515,000 ($52.65)
    Parks and Recreation: $19,354,000 ($43.34)
    Solid Waste Management: $17,082,000 ($38.25)
    Natural Resources - Other: $11,911,000 ($26.67)
    Central Staff Services: $11,661,000 ($26.11)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $8,599,000 ($19.25)
    Libraries: $8,407,000 ($18.82)
    Housing and Community Development: $5,766,000 ($12.91)
    General Public Buildings: $5,039,000 ($11.28)
    Financial Administration: $3,758,000 ($8.41)
    Parking Facilities: $1,905,000 ($4.27)
  • Employee Retirement - Corporate Stocks: $433,928,000 ($971.63)
    Corporate Bonds: $116,522,000 ($260.91)
    Benefit Payments: $49,898,000 ($111.73)
    Total Cash and Deposits: $15,929,000 ($35.67)
    Withdrawals: $442,000 ($0.99)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $40,360,000 ($90.37)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $131,868,000 ($295.27)

Omaha government finances - Revenue in 2006 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $33,271,000 ($74.50)
    All Other: $23,822,000 ($53.34)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,750,000 ($12.88)
    Parking Facilities: $5,435,000 ($12.17)
    Solid Waste Management: $570,000 ($1.28)
  • Employee Retirement - Earnings on Investments (calculated): $57,282,000 ($128.26)
    From Parent Local Government: $20,935,000 ($46.88)
    Local Employee Contribution: $15,201,000 ($34.04)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Gas Utilities: $3,986,000 ($8.93)
    General Local Government Support: $3,506,000 ($7.85)
    Electric Utilities: $185,000 ($0.41)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $23,951,000 ($53.63)
    Donations From Private Sources: $19,441,000 ($43.53)
    Rents: $4,188,000 ($9.38)
    Interest Earnings: $3,128,000 ($7.00)
    Sale of Property: $1,880,000 ($4.21)
    Special Assessments: $338,000 ($0.76)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $26,147,000 ($58.55)
    All Other: $23,978,000 ($53.69)
    Housing and Community Development: $8,418,000 ($18.85)
    General Local Government Support: $5,576,000 ($12.49)
  • Tax - Property: $101,508,000 ($227.29)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $86,841,000 ($194.45)
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $26,846,000 ($60.11)
    Other Selective Sales: $23,688,000 ($53.04)
    Motor Vehicle License: $8,249,000 ($18.47)
    Public Utilities Sales: $3,239,000 ($7.25)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $417,000 ($0.93)

Omaha government finances - Debt in 2006 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $762,597,000 ($1707.57)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $735,668,000 ($1647.27)
    Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $72,584,000 ($162.53)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $45,655,000 ($102.23)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $1,396,000 ($3.13)
    End of Fiscal Year: $741,000 ($1.66)

Omaha government finances - Cash and Securities in 2006 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $21,029,000 ($47.09)
  • Employee Retirement - Total Federal Securities: $81,369,000 ($182.20)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $87,407,000 ($195.72)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $14,016,000 ($31.38)

5.95% of this county's 2011 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2010 ($42,630 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.95%
Nebraska average:

6.38%

0.03% of residents moved from foreign countries ($215 average AGI)
Douglas County:

0.03%
Nebraska average:

0.03%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2010 and 2011:
from Sarpy County, NE  1.47% ($35,257 average AGI)
from Lancaster County, NE  0.39% ($35,818)
from Pottawattamie County, IA  0.35% ($32,474)


5.69% of this county's 2010 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2011 ($48,973 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

5.69%
Nebraska average:

6.57%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($269 average AGI)
Douglas County:

0.05%
Nebraska average:

0.05%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2010 and 2011:
to Sarpy County, NE  1.51% ($39,420 average AGI)
to Pottawattamie County, IA  0.30% ($36,992)
to Lancaster County, NE  0.26% ($30,764)

Strongest AM radio stations in Omaha:

  • KKAR (1290 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOMJ (590 AM; 5 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFAB (1110 AM; 50 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KOZN (1620 AM; 10 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KOIL (1020 AM; 50 kW; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KYDZ (1180 AM; 25 kW; BELLEVUE, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KLNG (1560 AM; daytime; 10 kW; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA)
  • KCRO (660 AM; 1 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: ETERNAL BROADCASTING, LLC)
  • KOSR (1490 AM; 1 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KHLP (1420 AM; 1 kW; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WHB (810 AM; 50 kW; KANSAS CITY, MO; Owner: UNION BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WHO (1040 AM; 50 kW; DES MOINES, IA; Owner: CITICASTERS LICENSES, L.P.)
  • KTIC (840 AM; daytime; 5 kW; WEST POINT, NE; Owner: WEST POINT BROADCASTING, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Omaha:

  • KQCH (94.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KMLV (88.1 FM; RALSTON, NE; Owner: EDUCATIONAL MEDIA FOUNDATION)
  • KGOR (99.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KQKQ-FM (98.5 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KSRZ (104.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KEZO-FM (92.3 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KIOS-FM (91.5 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: DOUGLAS COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT 001)
  • KIWR (89.7 FM; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: IOWA WESTERN COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • KVNO (90.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: THE BOARD OF REGENTS OF UNIV. OF NEBRASKA)
  • K299AK (107.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: BAER COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KKCD (105.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KVSS (88.9 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)
  • KRQC (93.3 FM; BENNINGTON, NE; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KEFM (96.1 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: WEBSTER COMMUNICATIONS CO.)
  • KLTQ (101.9 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: WAITT RADIO, INC.)
  • KGBI-FM (100.7 FM; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRACE UNIVERSITY)
  • KXKT (103.7 FM; GLENWOOD, IA; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • KBBX-FM (97.7 FM; NEBRASKA CITY, NE; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • KFRX (102.7 FM; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF LINCOLN, INC.)
  • KCTY-FM (106.9 FM; PLATTSMOUTH, NE; Owner: PLATTE BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Omaha:

  • KYNE-TV (Channel 26; OMAHA, NE; Owner: NEBRASKA EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS COMM.)
  • KMTV (Channel 3; OMAHA, NE; Owner: EMMIS TELEVISION LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • KETV (Channel 7; OMAHA, NE; Owner: KETV HEARST-ARGYLE TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WOWT-TV (Channel 6; OMAHA, NE; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • KVSS-LP (Channel 67; OMAHA, NE; Owner: VSS CATHOLIC COMMUNICATIONS)
  • K61GA (Channel 61; OMAHA, NE; Owner: THREE ANGELS BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • KPTM (Channel 42; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KXVO (Channel 15; OMAHA, NE; Owner: MITTS TELECASTING COMPANY)
  • K53EY (Channel 53; OMAHA, NE; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • KUON-TV (Channel 12; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: THE UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA)
  • KKAZ-CA (Channel 24; OMAHA, NE; Owner: PAPPAS TELECASTING OF THE MIDLANDS)
  • KOHA-LP (Channel 65; OMAHA, NE; Owner: K. SANDOVAL BURKE)
  • K21ES (Channel 21; COLUMBUS, ETC, NE; Owner: DAVID C. BRODAHL)
  • KHIN (Channel 36; RED OAK, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)
  • K54EU (Channel 54; COLUMBUS-FREMONT, NE; Owner: GLENDA R. HARDERS)
  • KLKN (Channel 8; LINCOLN, NE; Owner: CITADEL COMMUNICATIONS, L.L.C.)
  • K52GP (Channel 52; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: DOUGLAS SHELDAHL)
  • K54GL (Channel 54; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: TV-45, INC.)
  • KBIN-TV (Channel 32; COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA; Owner: IOWA PUBLIC BROADCASTING BOARD)

Fatal accident count (per 100,000 population)

See more detailed statistics of Omaha fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2014 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 652Number of bridges
  • 10,548m34,606ftTotal length
  • 16,054,495Total average daily traffic
  • 546,703Total average daily truck traffic

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 31900-1909
  • 41920-1929
  • 351930-1939
  • 211950-1959
  • 1051960-1969
  • 1481970-1979
  • 1181980-1989
  • 1141990-1999
  • 1002000-2009
  • 42010-2015
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Omaha, NE
FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 7 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Omaha)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 807 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 32 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Omaha, NE)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 347 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 22 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 228 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)
FCC Registered Paging Towers: 39 (See the full list of FCC Registered Paging Towers)
FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers: 37 (See the full list of FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers)
FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1323 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Omaha)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 19 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Omaha)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 353 (See the full list of FAA Registered Aircraft)
Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 114 full and 18 partial tracts)
A) FHA, FSA/RHS & VA
Home Purchase Loans		B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
D) Home Improvement Loans
E) Loans on Dwellings For 5+ Families
F) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A B C & D)		G) Loans On Manufactured
Home Dwelling (A B C & D)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED2,798$119,4851,723$130,2938,035$139,414829$47,35282$700,591822$97,42311$58,002
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED95$112,98199$116,563672$125,506133$32,5591$126,00049$103,8407$33,597
APPLICATIONS DENIED208$110,737220$83,5012,240$116,153762$23,74312$199,913213$77,47531$38,394
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN135$119,842152$137,7491,469$129,031121$52,5884$619,75070$103,2801$21,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS27$110,43117$127,170394$117,69571$50,2730$017$83,6611$14,000
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed mortgage data for all 132 tracts in Omaha, NE

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 95 full and 18 partial tracts)
A) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		B) Refinancings
C) Non-occupant Loans on
< 5 Family Dwellings (A & B)
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED276$145,083320$143,9313$102,000
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED49$156,42075$145,9433$78,667
APPLICATIONS DENIED29$131,53449$154,9642$111,855
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN10$170,28517$156,6221$116,000
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS11$129,3508$132,1935$138,144
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Conventional Home Purchase Loans

Conventional Home Purchase Loans - Value

Drinking water stations with addresses in Omaha and their reported violations in the past:

LAKELAND ESTATES WATER COMPANY (Population served: 1,356, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-09-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-09-2008), St Public Notif received (JUL-09-2008)
SARPY CO SID 23 - WESTMONT SUBDIVISION (Population served: 929, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2012, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-23-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-23-2012), St Public Notif received (AUG-17-2012)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In JUN-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-20-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-20-2005), St Public Notif received (JUN-23-2005)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2005, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUN-20-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUN-20-2005), St Public Notif received (JUN-23-2005)
MAPLEWOOD ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK (Population served: 800, Purch surface water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif received (MAY-16-2012), St Public Notif requested (MAY-17-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-17-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2012)
  • Monitoring and Reporting (DBP) - Between JAN-2012 and MAR-2012, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-17-2012), St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-17-2012), St Compliance achieved (JUN-30-2012)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
CRESCENT WATER SUPPLY (Address: 209 S 19TH ST , Serves IA, Population served: 617, Purch surface water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2010, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-12-2010), St Public Notif requested (AUG-16-2010), St Formal NOV issued (AUG-16-2010), St Compliance achieved (SEP-07-2010), St Public Notif received (SEP-09-2010)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-16-2009), St Public Notif requested (JUL-20-2009), St Formal NOV issued (JUL-20-2009), St Public Notif received (OCT-15-2009), St Compliance achieved (JAN-12-2010)
CASS CO SID 1 - LAKE WA-CON-DA VILLAGE (Population served: 430, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2009, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-17-2008), St Public Notif requested (JUL-06-2009), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-06-2009)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-04-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-04-2008), St Public Notif received (SEP-17-2008), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-17-2008)
  • MCL, Acute (TCR) - In AUG-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (SEP-04-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (SEP-04-2008), St Public Notif received (SEP-17-2008), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (DEC-17-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In SEP-2005, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-21-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-21-2005), St Public Notif received (OCT-25-2005)
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
DOUGLAS CO SID 258 - CARAT HOMES (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUL-2008, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-07-2008), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-07-2008), St Public Notif received (AUG-20-2008)
HASTINGS WATER SUPPLY (Address: 209 S 19TH ST SUITE 555 , Serves IA, Population served: 152, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Single Sample - In APR-2008, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (APR-18-2008), St Public Notif requested (APR-18-2008), St Public Notif received (APR-28-2008), St BCA signed (JUN-04-2008), St Compliance achieved (SEP-09-2008)
  • MCL, Single Sample - In DEC-2007, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St BCA signed (OCT-23-2007), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-07-2007), St Public Notif requested (DEC-07-2007), St Public Notif received (DEC-14-2007), St BCA signed (JUN-04-2008), St Compliance achieved (SEP-09-2008)
  • MCL, Single Sample - In MAR-2007, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAR-21-2007), St Formal NOV issued (MAR-21-2007), St BCA signed (MAR-27-2007), St Public Notif received (MAR-28-2007), St BCA signed (OCT-23-2007), St Compliance achieved (OCT-23-2007), St BCA signed (3 times from OCT-23-2007 to JUN-04-2008)
  • MCL, Single Sample - In FEB-2007, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-23-2007), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-23-2007), St Public Notif received (FEB-26-2007), St BCA signed (OCT-23-2007), St Compliance achieved (OCT-23-2007), St BCA signed (3 times from OCT-23-2007 to JUN-04-2008)
  • MCL, Single Sample - In JAN-2007, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-23-2007), St Formal NOV issued (FEB-23-2007), St Public Notif received (FEB-26-2007), St BCA signed (2 times from OCT-23-2007 to OCT-23-2007), St Compliance achieved (OCT-23-2007), St BCA signed (2 times from JUN-04-2008 to JUN-04-2008)
  • MCL, Single Sample - In DEC-2006, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-22-2006), St Formal NOV issued (DEC-22-2006), St Public Notif received (JAN-03-2007), St BCA signed (2 times from OCT-23-2007 to OCT-23-2007), St Compliance achieved (OCT-23-2007), St BCA signed (2 times from JUN-04-2008 to JUN-04-2008)
  • 8 other older health violations
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
COURTYARD APARTMENTS (Serves MO, Population served: 96, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - In JUL-01-2006, Contaminant: Lead and Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-29-2006)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • One regular monitoring violation

Drinking water stations with addresses in Omaha that have no violations reported:

  • METROPOLITAN UTILITIES DISTRICT (Population served: 600,000, Primary Water Source Type: Surface water)
  • SARPY CO SID 158 - TIBURON GOLF COURSE (Population served: 1,900, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • DAKOTA CO RURAL WATER (Population served: 1,900, Primary Water Source Type: Purch groundwater)
  • MEADOWBROOK ESTATES WATER SYSTEM (Population served: 675, Primary Water Source Type: Purch surface water)
  • DOUGLAS CO SID 284 -TRAILRIDGE RANCHES (Population served: 375, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • DOUGLAS CO SID 303 - SKYLINE WOODS (Address: 11440 W CENTER RD , Population served: 320, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • DOUGLAS CO SID 286 - ROLLING MEADOWS (Population served: 225, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)
  • UNION PACIFIC RR OFFICE BUNKHOUSE (Serves WI, Population served: 25, Primary Water Source Type: Groundwater)

2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:

  • Fire: 1485
  • Hazardous Condition: 856
  • Service Call: 23
  • Good Intent Call: 11

Incident types - Omaha

See full 2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Omaha, NE

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Omaha, Nebraska:

  • Best Western New Tower Inn, 7764 Dodge St, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 , Phone: (402) 393-5500, Fax: (402) 393-5500
  • Clarion Hotel Executive Center, 3650 S 72ND St, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 , Phone: (402) 397-3700, Fax: (402) 397-8362
  • Regency Lodge, 909 S 107TH Ave, Omaha, Nebraska 68114 , Phone: (402) 397-8000, Fax: (402) 926-4036
  • Days Inn And Suites, 11515 Miracle Hills Dr, Omaha, Nebraska 68154 , Phone: (402) 496-7500, Fax: (402) 496-0234
  • Park Inn Downtown Omaha, 3001 Chicago St, Omaha, Nebraska 68131 , Phone: (402) 345-2222, Fax: (402) 345-2501
  • Baymont Inn & Suites, 3301 S 72ND St, Omaha, Nebraska 68124 , Phone: (402) 391-8129, Fax: (402) 391-7998
  • Comfort Inn Southwest, 10728 L St, Omaha, Nebraska 68127 , Phone: (402) 593-2380, Fax: (402) 593-0859
  • Homewood Suites, 7010 Hascall St, Omaha, Nebraska 68106 , Phone: (402) 397-7500, Fax: (402) 397-4281
  • 61 other hotels and motels
All 69 fire-safe hotels and motels in Omaha, Nebraska
Most common first names in Omaha, NE among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary3,03879.5 years
John2,86274.3 years
William2,17174.1 years
Robert1,91069.5 years
James1,78571.3 years
Helen1,54480.5 years
Joseph1,39974.7 years
Charles1,39674.0 years
George1,27676.1 years
Frank1,26877.1 years
Most common last names in Omaha, NE among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Johnson1,13176.4 years
Smith87574.2 years
Anderson64077.0 years
Miller61875.4 years
Brown58372.7 years
Williams51772.1 years
Jones49872.5 years
Nelson46777.2 years
Davis37273.3 years
Jensen36377.5 years

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (75%)
  • Electricity (24%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)
Businesses in Omaha, NE
NameCountNameCount
24 Hour Fitness3Lane Furniture1
ALDI4LensCrafters3
AT&T4Little Caesars Pizza8
Abercrombie & Fitch1Long John Silver's5
Abercrombie Kids1Lowe's3
Ace Hardware6Marriott4
Advance Auto Parts8Marshalls2
Aeropostale2MasterBrand Cabinets22
American Eagle Outfitters3Maurices3
Ann Taylor4Mazda2
Apple Store1McDonald's22
Applebee's5Men's Wearhouse4
Arby's15Menards1
Audi1Motel 63
AutoZone5Motherhood Maternity4
Avenue1New Balance10
BMW1New York & Co2
Banana Republic2Nike42
Barnes & Noble2Nissan1
Bath & Body Works5Office Depot3
Bed Bath & Beyond2OfficeMax4
Best Western3Old Country Buffet1
Blockbuster6Old Navy2
Budget Car Rental5Olive Garden2
Buffalo Wild Wings3Outback2
Burger King27Outback Steakhouse2
Burlington Coat Factory1Pac Sun2
CVS2Panda Express2
Cache1Panera Bread6
CarMax1Papa John's Pizza5
Caribou Coffee2Payless9
Carson Pirie Scott2Penske6
Casual Male XL2PetSmart4
Catherines2Pier 1 Imports2
Charlotte Russe2Pizza Hut11
Chevrolet3Plato's Closet1
Chick-Fil-A1Popeyes5
Chico's2Pottery Barn1
Chipotle4Pottery Barn Kids1
Chuck E. Cheese's1Qdoba Mexican Grill3
Cold Stone Creamery4Quality3
Coldwater Creek1Quiznos3
Comfort Inn5RadioShack8
Comfort Suites1Ramada1
Costco1Red Lobster2
Cricket Wireless26Red Robin2
Curves7Ruby Tuesday2
DHL8Rue211
Dairy Queen9Ryder Rental & Truck Leasing1
Deb2SAS Shoes1
Decora Cabinetry1SONIC Drive-In8
Dennys1Sam's Club1
Domino's Pizza3Sears5
DressBarn2Sephora1
Dressbarn2Sheraton1
Econo Lodge3Shoe Carnival1
Eddie Bauer2Sleep Inn1
Express2Soma Intimates1
Famous Footwear4Spencer Gifts2
Fashion Bug2Sprint Nextel8
FedEx82Staples1
Finish Line4Starbucks20
Firestone Complete Auto Care8Studio Plus Deluxe Studios1
Foot Locker1Subaru1
Ford3Subway36
Forever 211Super 83
GNC6T.G.I. Driday's1
GameStop7T.J.Maxx1
Gap3Taco Bell16
Goodwill1Talbots1
Gymboree2Target6
H&R Block19The Cheesecake Factory1
Hardee's3The Limited1
Haworth1The Room Place2
Hilton9Torrid1
Hobby Lobby3Toyota1
Holiday Inn9Toys"R"Us4
Hollister Co.2Trader Joe's1
Home Depot3Travelodge1
Honda2True Value1
Hot Topic2U-Haul20
IHOP2U.S. Cellular8
J. Jill1UPS108
J.Crew1Urban Outfitters1
JCPenney2Vans5
JoS. A. Bank1Verizon Wireless8
Jones New York11Victoria's Secret3
Journeys2Village Inn9
Justice3Volkswagen1
KFC7Walgreens24
Kmart3Walmart5
Kohl's3Wendy's9
Kroger19Wet Seal2
La Quinta2Whole Foods Market1
La-Z-Boy1YMCA7
Lane Bryant2Z Gallerie1

Omaha compared to Nebraska state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher above state average.

Omaha on our top lists:

  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest temperature differences during a year (population 50,000+)"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of high school students in private schools (3,000+ students)"
  • #52 on the list of "Top 100 biggest cities"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the lowest daily low temperatures (population 50,000+)"
  • #53 on the list of "Top 101 biggest cities in 2013"
  • #64 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the coldest winters (population 50,000+)"
  • #65 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the highest number of auto thefts per 100,000 residents, excludes tourist destinations and others with a lot of outsiders visiting based on city industries data (population 50,000+)"
  • #68 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of elementary and middle school students in private schools (5,000+ students)"
  • #78 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in military ships (population 1,000+)"
  • #79 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of females in industries: Finance and insurance (population 50,000+)"
  • #30 (68114) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest charity contributions deductions as a percentage of AGI in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #34 (68111) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the lowest 2012 average net capital gain/loss (pop 5,000+)"
  • #42 (68117) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Czech first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #60 (68111) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the lowest 2012 average Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) for individuals (pop 5,000+)"
  • #61 (68111) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the lowest average reported salary/wage in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #64 (68144) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most beauty salons in 2005"
  • #92 (68108) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Lithuanian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #98 (68135) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of returns reporting salary or wage in 2012 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #32 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest average weight of females"
  • #37 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the largest decrease in the number of infant deaths per 1000 residents 2000-2006 to 2007-2013 (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #41 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest number of births per 1000 residents 2007-2013"
  • #49 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2012 (µg/m3)"
  • #61 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
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