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Population in 2011: 410,170. Population change since 2000: +5.2%
 

Males: 201,658  (49.2%)
Females: 208,512  (50.8%)

Median resident age:  33.5 years
Nebraska median age:  43.7 years

Zip codes: 68101, 68102, 68103, 68104, 68105, 68106, 68107, 68108, 68109, 68110, 68111, 68112, 68114, 68116, 68117, 68118, 68119, 68120, 68122, 68124, 68127, 68130, 68131, 68132, 68134, 68135, 68136, 68137, 68138, 68139, 68142, 68144, 68145, 68152, 68154, 68155, 68157, 68164, 68172, 68175, 68176, 68178, 68179, 68180, 68181, 68182, 68183, 68198.

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Estimated median household income in 2009: $46,595 (it was $40,006 in 2000)
Omaha:

$46,595
Nebraska:

$47,357
Estimated per capita income in 2009: $26,377

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Estimated median house or condo value in 2009: $134,600 (it was $93,300 in 2000)
Omaha:

$134,600
Nebraska:

$123,300
Mean prices in 2009: All housing units: $156,396; Detached houses: $158,208; Townhouses or other attached units: $177,874; In 2-unit structures: $117,254; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $101,634; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $158,994; Mobile homes: $32,221; Occupied boats, RVs, vans, etc.: $57,393

Median gross rent in 2009: $716.

Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip codes: 68102, 68104, 68105, 68106, 68107, 68108, 68110, 68111, 68112, 68114, 68116, 68117, 68118, 68122, 68124, 68127, 68130, 68131, 68132, 68134, 68135, 68136, 68137, 68142, 68144, 68152, 68154, 68157, 68164.

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  • White alone - 278,172 (68.0%)
  • Black alone - 55,128 (13.5%)
  • Hispanic - 53,553 (13.1%)
  • Asian alone - 9,889 (2.4%)
  • Two or more races - 8,894 (2.2%)
  • American Indian alone - 2,263 (0.6%)
  • Other race alone - 806 (0.2%)
  • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone - 253 (0.06%)

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


Mar. 2012 cost of living index in Omaha: 91.2 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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Ancestries: German (28.7%), Irish (16.0%), English (8.5%), Czech (4.8%), Italian (4.8%), Polish (4.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 1060 feet

Land area: 115.7 square miles.

Population density: 3545 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Omaha:

  • High school or higher: 86.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.7%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.0%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Omaha city:

  • Never married: 31.6%
  • Now married: 48.7%
  • Separated: 1.7%
  • Widowed: 6.4%
  • Divorced: 11.7%

25,687 residents are foreign born (3.6% Latin America, 1.6% Asia, 0.9% Europe).

This city:  6.6%
Nebraska:  4.4%



According to our research of Nebraska and other state lists there were 415 registered sex offenders living in Omaha, Nebraska as of May 23, 2013.
The ratio of number of residents in Omaha to the number of sex offenders is 1,096 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 2009: $2,565 (1.9%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2009: $2,196 (1.8%)

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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

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Latitude: 41.26 N, Longitude: 96.01 W

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

Daytime population change due to commuting: +76,558 (+19.6%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 170,544 (86.7%)

Area code: 402

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Crime in Omaha by Year
Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
Murders 34372526352031334244303443
per 100,000 9.19.36.46.68.74.97.57.99.710.16.87.310.4
Rapes 174189157173179187199187189180192194220
per 100,000 46.747.640.243.944.646.048.344.943.841.243.341.853.3
Robberies 960875868998896824682848818949892723696
per 100,000 257.8220.3222.3253.2223.1202.9165.5203.5189.4217.0201.3155.6168.7
Assaults 3,4452,0631,6581,6321,5171,5771,4151,4371,5291,4751,2491,3121,350
per 100,000 925.2519.3424.6414.1377.7388.3343.3344.8354.1337.3281.9282.4327.2
Burglaries 3,5163,3733,1073,2203,4493,6413,1643,1723,3453,1753,2283,0463,321
per 100,000 944.2849.1795.7817.1858.6896.6767.7761.1774.6726.1728.6655.6804.9
Thefts 14,53016,90219,38218,49016,86915,49015,07915,17213,87612,89212,93812,09112,793
per 100,000 3902.14254.84963.94691.84199.53814.23658.83640.43213.52948.52920.32602.33100.5
Auto thefts 3,5863,3804,3104,2424,1943,4053,8133,4433,4362,7252,1252,1972,650
per 100,000 963.0850.91103.81076.41044.1838.4925.2826.1795.7623.2479.6472.9642.3
Arson 232230255268210150138N/AN/AN/A13111991
per 100,000 62.357.965.368.052.336.933.5N/AN/AN/A29.625.622.1
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 319.1) 614.9522.3537.1536.0505.2465.8444.4445.0426.9402.7369.8337.7409.7

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Crime in Omaha detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2011, including police officers: 924 (778 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.89
Nebraska average:

1.97

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Unemployment in August 2012:
Here:

4.4%
Nebraska:

3.8%

Unemployment by year (%)

Historical population

Historical housing units


Population change in the 1990s: +31,223 (+8.7%).

Most common industries in 2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Construction (13%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (6%)
  • Educational services (6%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (6%)
  • Health care (5%)
  • Health care (19%)
  • Educational services (13%)
  • Finance and insurance (11%)
  • Accommodation and food services (8%)
  • Professional, scientific, and technical services (7%)
  • Social assistance (4%)
  • Administrative and support and waste management services (4%)
Most common occupations in 2009 (%)
Males Females
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (5%)
  • Building and grounds cleaning and maintenance occupations (5%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4%)
  • Computer specialists (4%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (3%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Registered nurses (5%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (4%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Customer service representatives (4%)
  • Information and record clerks except customer service representatives (3%)

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Tornado activity:

Omaha-area historical tornado activity is above Nebraska state average. It is 185% 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 97% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

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 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 Omaha center
On 2/11/1995 at 05:54:10, a magnitude 3.1 (3.1 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 76.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Douglas County (16) is greater than the US average (12).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 15
Emergencies Declared: 1

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 12, Floods: 10, Tornadoes: 6, Snows: 2, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1 (Note: Some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
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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.

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/medical centers in Omaha:

  • ALEGENT HEALTH BERGAN MERCY MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 7500 MERCY RD)
  • ALEGENT HEALTH IMMANUEL MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 6901 NORTH 72ND ST)
  • ALEGENT HEALTH LAKESIDE HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Church, provides emergency services, 16901 LAKESIDE HILLS CT)
  • CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL & MEDICAL CENTER (Childrens, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 8200 DODGE ST)
  • CREIGHTON UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER - SAINT JOSEPH (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Other, provides emergency services, 601 NORTH 30TH ST)
  • MIDWEST SURGICAL HOSPITAL LLC (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, 7915 FARNAM DRIVE)
  • NEBRASKA ORTHOPAEDIC HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Proprietary, provides emergency services, 2808 SOUTH 143RD PLZ)
  • OMAHA VA MEDICAL CENTER (VA NEBRASKA WESTERN IOWA (Acute Care - Veterans Administration, Government Federal, 4101 WOOLWORTH AVENUE)
  • THE NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 987400 NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER)
  • THE NEBRASKA METHODIST HOSPITAL (Acute Care Hospitals, Voluntary non-profit - Private, provides emergency services, 8303 DODGE ST)

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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.

Local government website: www.ci.omaha.ne.us

Colleges/Universities in Omaha:

  • University of Nebraska at Omaha (Full-time enrollment: 9,853; Location: 6001 Dodge St; Public; Website: www.unomaha.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • Metropolitan Community College Area (FT enrollment: 7,095; Location: 30 & Fort Street; Public; Website: www.mccneb.edu)
  • Creighton University (FT enrollment: 6,479; Location: 2500 California Plaza; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.creighton.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • University of Nebraska Medical Center (FT enrollment: 2,774; Location: 987815 Nebraska Medical Ctr; Public; Website: www.unmc.edu; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • College of Saint Mary (FT enrollment: 868; Location: 7000 Mercy Rd.; Private, not-for-profit; Website: WWW.CSM.EDU; Offers Doctor's degree)
  • Kaplan University-Omaha Campus (FT enrollment: 753; Location: 5417 N. 103rd St.; Private, for-profit; Website: www.kucampus.edu/kucampusPortal/kucampusCampuses/Nebraska/Omaha/)
  • Vatterott College-Spring Valley Campus (FT enrollment: 748; Location: 11818 I Street; Private, for-profit; Website: vatterott-college.edu)
  • ITT Technical Institute-Omaha (FT enrollment: 508; Location: 9814 M St; Private, for-profit; Website: www.itt-tech.edu)
  • Clarkson College (FT enrollment: 500; Location: 101 S 42nd St; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.clarksoncollege.edu/; Offers Master's degree)
  • Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health (FT enrollment: 488; Location: 720 North 87th Street; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.methodistcollege.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • Grace University (FT enrollment: 334; Location: 1311 S 9th St; Private, not-for-profit; Website: www.GraceUniversity.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • Xenon International Academy II Inc (FT enrollment: 280; Location: 8516 Park Drive; Private, for-profit; Website: xenonintl.com)
  • The Creative Center (FT enrollment: 124; Location: 10850 Emmet St; Private, for-profit; Website: www.creativecenter.edu)
  • Capitol School of Hairstyling and Esthetics (FT enrollment: 94; Location: 2819 S 125 Ave, Suite 268; Private, for-profit; Website: www.capitollook.com)
  • Omaha School of Massage and Healthcare of Herzing University (FT enrollment: 69; Location: 9748 Park Dr; Private, for-profit; Website: www.osmt.com)
  • Universal College of Healing Arts (FT enrollment: 61; Location: 8702 North 30th Street; Private, for-profit; Website: www.ucha.com)
  • University of Phoenix-Omaha Campus (FT enrollment: 36; Location: 13321 California St Ste 200; Private, for-profit; Website: www.phoenix.edu; Offers Master's degree)
  • Alegent Health School of Radiologic Technology (FT enrollment: 22; 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: 3,237)
  • Iowa Western Community College (about 12 miles; Council Bluffs, IA; FT enrollment: 3,574)
  • Southeast Community College Area (about 45 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 6,591)
  • University of Nebraska-Lincoln (about 48 miles; Lincoln, NE; FT enrollment: 20,702)
  • Wayne State College (about 86 miles; Wayne, NE; FT enrollment: 2,780)
  • Western Iowa Tech Community College (about 87 miles; Sioux City, IA; FT enrollment: 2,536)
  • Northwest Missouri State University (about 87 miles; Maryville, MO; FT enrollment: 5,793)

Biggest public high schools in Omaha:

Private high schools in Omaha:

  • CREIGHTON PREPARATORY SCHOOL (Students: 1,055; Location: 7400 WESTERN AVE; Grades: 9 - 12; Boys only)
  • VJ AND ANGELA SKUTT CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 719; Location: 3131 S 156TH ST; Grades: 9 - 12)
  • BROWNELL TALBOT SCHOOLS (Students: 469; Location: 400 N HAPPY HOLLOW BLVD; Grades: PK - 12)
  • DUCHESNE ACADEMY OF THE SACRED HEART (Students: 367; Location: 3601 BURT ST; Grades: PK - 12; Girls only)
  • MERCY HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 345; Location: 1501 S 48 ST; Grades: 9 - 12; Girls only)
  • RONCALLI CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 315; Location: 6401 SORENSEN PKWY; Grades: 9 - 12)
  • CONCORDIA JR/SR HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 192; Location: 15656 FORT; Grades: 7 - 12)
  • SWORD OF THE SPIRIT ELEMENTARY-HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 80; Location: 4116 S 26TH ST; Grades: PK - 12)
  • HEARTLAND SCHOOL (Students: 68; Location: 5731 S 108TH ST; Grades: 1 - 12)
  • OMAHA BAPTIST ACADEMY (Students: 29; Location: 3343 PEDERSEN DR; Grades: KG - 12)

Biggest public elementary/middle schools in Omaha:

Biggest private elementary/middle schools in Omaha:

  • ST STEPHEN THE MARTYR SCHOOL (Students: 907; Location: 16701 S ST; Grades: PK - 8)
  • ST PIUS X/ST LEO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 833; Location: 6905 BLONDO ST; Grades: PK - 8)
  • ST WENCESLAUS SCHOOL (Students: 811; Location: 15353 PACIFIC ST; Grades: KG - 8)
  • ST VINCENT DE PAUL SCHOOL (Students: 780; Location: 14330 EAGLE RUN DR; Grades: KG - 8)
  • ST JAMES SETON (Students: 756; Location: 4720 N 90TH ST; Grades: KG - 8)
  • ST MARGARET MARY SCHOOL (Students: 572; Location: 123 N 61ST ST; Grades: KG - 8)
  • TRINITY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 527; Location: 15555 W DODGE RD; Grades: KG - 8)
  • MARY OUR QUEEN SCHOOL (Students: 515; Location: 3405 S 119TH ST; Grades: KG - 8)
  • HOLY CROSS SCHOOL (Students: 364; Location: 1502 S 48TH ST; Grades: PK - 8)
  • ST CECILIA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 353; Location: 3869 WEBSTER ST; Grades: PK - 8)
See full list of schools located in Omaha, map of school districts: RALSTON PUBLIC SCHOOLS, MILLARD PUBLIC SCHOOLS, OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS

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:

  • 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.
  • The Richard Young Center - affiliated with Methodist Health System - no longer exists
  • 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.
  • Omaha Christian Academy has a new location - 5612 "L" Street effective June 1, 2005.

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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

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
(lower is better)
AQI  PM10 PM2.5 SO2 Ozone 

Air Quality Index (AQI)

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2010 was 30.8. This is about average.
City:

30.8
U.S.:

32.0
Particulate Matter (PM10) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 24.7. This is about average. There were 89 monitors within city limits.
City:

24.7
U.S.:

22.1
Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µ/m3] level in 2010 was 9.24. This is about average. There were 30 monitors within city limits.
City:

9.24
U.S.:

9.59
Lead (Pb) [µ/m3] level in 2002 was 0.0378. This is significantly better than average. There were 71 monitors within city limits.
City:

0.0378
U.S.:

0.0997
Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2007 was 0.499. This is about average. There were 38 monitors within city limits.
City:

0.499
U.S.:

0.444
Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2010 was 1.84. This is better than average. There were 36 monitors within city limits.
City:

1.84
U.S.:

2.43

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

METROPOLITAN UTILITIES DISTRICT (Population served: 506420, Surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • Treatment Technique (SWTR) - In DEC-2000. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-07-2000), St Public Notif requested (FEB-02-2001), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-02-2001), St Public Notif received (APR-08-2001)
PAPIO-MISSOURI RIVER NRD DAKOTA (Population served: 2100, Purch_groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-01-1994 and DEC-01-1993, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-01-1993), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-23-1994)
PAPIO-MISSOURI RIVER NRD WASHINGTON (Population served: 1110, Purch_surface_water):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2000, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-20-2000), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-20-2000), St Public Notif received (DEC-01-2000)
LAKELAND ESTATES WATER COMPANY (Population served: 1006, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In AUG-1998, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (AUG-31-1998), St Violation/Reminder Notice (AUG-31-1998), St Public Notif received (SEP-15-1998)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-1997, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JAN-17-1997), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JAN-17-1997), St Public Notif received (FEB-04-1997)
Past monitoring violations:
  • Monitoring, Repeat Major (TCR) - In FEB-1997, Contaminant: Coliform (TCR). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (APR-21-1997), St Violation/Reminder Notice (APR-21-1997)
  • Initial Tap Sampling for Pb and Cu - Between JAN-01-1994 and DEC-20-1994, Contaminant: Lead & Copper Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-23-1994), St Compliance achieved (DEC-20-1994)
SARPY CO. SID #23 - WESTMONT SUBDIVISION (Population served: 929, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • 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)
SARPY CO. SID #158 - TIBURON GOLF COURSE (Population served: 900, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and MAY-09-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-16-2000), St Compliance achieved (MAY-09-2000)
MAPLEWOOD ESTATES MOBILE HOME PARK (Address: 12801 Spaulding Plaza , Population served: 801, Purch_surface_water):
Past monitoring violations:
  • CCR Complete Failure to Report - Between OCT-19-1999 and MAY-09-2000, Consumer Confidence Rule. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-16-2000), St Compliance achieved (MAY-09-2000)
  • One routine major monitoring violation
CASS CO. SID #1 - LAKE WA-CON-DA VILLAGE (Population served: 600, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In FEB-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-18-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-18-2004), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (FEB-23-2004), St Public Notif received (APR-29-2004), St Compliance achieved (DEC-15-2004)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JAN-2004, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-18-2004), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-18-2004), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (FEB-23-2004), St Public Notif received (APR-29-2004), St Compliance achieved (DEC-15-2004)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In DEC-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-24-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-24-2003), St Public Notif received (JAN-15-2004), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (FEB-23-2004), St Compliance achieved (DEC-15-2004)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In NOV-2003, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (DEC-08-2003), St Violation/Reminder Notice (DEC-08-2003), St Public Notif received (JAN-12-2004), St AO (w/o penalty) issued (FEB-23-2004), St Compliance achieved (DEC-15-2004)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-2002, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (NOV-15-2002), St Violation/Reminder Notice (NOV-15-2002), St Public Notif received (2 times from JAN-06-2003 to JAN-08-2003)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In OCT-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-21-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-21-1999), St Public Notif received (NOV-01-1999)
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In SEP-1999, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (OCT-01-1999), St Violation/Reminder Notice (OCT-01-1999), St Public Notif received (OCT-21-1999)
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)
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between MAR-21-2004 and APR-28-2004, Contaminant: Public Notice. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (APR-28-2004)
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between JAN-2004 and DEC-2004, Contaminant: Total Haloacetic Acids (HAA5). Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-07-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-07-2005), St Public Notif received (FEB-16-2005), St Compliance achieved (MAY-03-2005)
  • Monitoring and Reporting Stage 1 - Between JAN-2004 and DEC-2004, Contaminant: TTHM. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (FEB-07-2005), St Violation/Reminder Notice (FEB-07-2005), St Public Notif received (FEB-16-2005), St Compliance achieved (MAY-03-2005)
  • PN Violation for NPDWR Violation - Between NOV-15-2003 and DEC-05-2003, Contaminant: Public Notice. Follow-up actions: St Compliance achieved (DEC-05-2003)
  • 4 routine major monitoring violations
  • 4 other older monitoring violations

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

  • PAPIO-MISSOURI RIVER NRD THURSTON (Population served: 420, Primary Water Source Type: Purch_groundwater)

Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2009: 13.7%
(9.0% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 31.6% for Black residents, 18.6% for Hispanic or Latino residents)

Average household size:
This city:  2.5 people
Nebraska:  2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:  59.3%
Whole state:  65.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:  5.4%
Whole state:  4.4%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Omaha, NE

People in group quarters in Omaha:

  • 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 compared to Nebraska state average:

Omaha, Nebraska environmental map by EPA

Map Legend

  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • House age above state average.


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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

Fire-safe hotels and motels in Omaha, Nebraska:

  • Best Western New Tower Inn, 7764 Dodge St, Omaha, NE 68114 , Phone: (402) 393-5500, Fax: (402) 393-5500
  • Clarion Hotel Executive Center, 3650 S 72ND St, Omaha, NE 68124 , Phone: (402) 397-3700, Fax: (402) 397-8362
  • Ben Franklin Motel, 144TH St & I-80, Omaha, NE 68138 , Phone: (402) 895-2200
  • Regency Lodge, 909 S 107TH Ave, Omaha, NE 68114 , Phone: (402) 397-8000, Fax: (402) 926-4036
  • Holiday Inn Omaha, 11515 Miracle Hills Dr, Omaha, NE 68154 , Phone: (402) 496-7500, Fax: (402) 496-0234
  • Park Inn Downtown Omaha, 3001 Chicago St, Omaha, NE 68131 , Phone: (402) 345-2222, Fax: (402) 345-2501
  • Hampton Inn Central, 3301 S 72ND St, Omaha, NE 68124 , Phone: (402) 391-8129, Fax: (402) 391-7998
  • Comfort Inn Southwest, 10728 L St, Omaha, NE 68127 , Phone: (402) 593-2380, Fax: (402) 593-0859
  • 55 other hotels and motels
All 63 fire-safe hotels and motels in Omaha, Nebraska

Educational Attainment (%)

School Enrollment by Level of School (%)


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

Most commonly used house heating fuel:

  • Utility gas (85%)
  • Electricity (13%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (1%)


2004 Presidential Election results in Douglas County Nebraska:


2008 Presidential Election results in Douglas County Nebraska:
Detailed 2008 election results.


Religion statistics for Omaha (based on Douglas County data)

Percentage of population affiliated with a religious congregations: 54.49%
Here54.5%
USA50.2%

Adherents


Breakdown of population affiliated with a religious congregations

NameCatholic ChurchEvangelical Lutheran Church in AmericaLutheran ChurchUnited Methodist ChurchPresbyterian Church (USA)
Adherents50.9%9.9%6.0%5.1%4.1%
Congregations16.7%8.8%5.7%7.3%7.9%
NameSouthern Baptist ConventionChristian and Missionary AllianceJewishLDS (Mormon) ChurchOther
Adherents3.1%2.9%2.5%1.8%13.6%
Congregations3.5%2.5%1.6%4.7%41.3%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 78
Douglas County:

1.57 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.60 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 7
Douglas County:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

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

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

7.90 / 10,000 pop.
Nebraska:

7.76 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.9%
Nebraska:

7.9%
Adult obesity rate:
Douglas County:

26.7%
State:

28.0%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Douglas County:

13.5%
State:

12.9%

Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Financial Administration 39$168,769$51,9299$22,304
Other Government Administration 159$690,248$52,09432$60,615
Judicial and Legal 35$219,230$75,1651$695
Police Protection - Officers 765$4,349,452$68,22726$43,065
Police - Other 176$634,371$43,25325$44,072
Firefighters 686$3,962,101$69,3080$0
Fire - Other 9$27,644$36,8594$7,255
Streets and Highways 231$883,147$45,87839$71,995
Health 46$190,929$49,8080$0
Solid Waste Management 5$23,012$55,2290$0
Sewerage 150$595,971$47,67813$23,187
Parks and Recreation 168$638,730$45,624232$163,905
Housing and Community Development(Local) 35$162,182$55,6052$4,771
Local Libraries 84$327,196$46,742141$125,237
Other and Unallocable 0$0 10$27,361
Totals for Government 2,588$12,872,982$59,689534$594,462

Omaha government finances in 2006 (per resident):

  • Bond Funds - Cash and Securities: $21,029,000 ($51.27)
  • Charges - Sewerage: $33,271,000 ($81.12)
    All Other: $23,822,000 ($58.08)
    Parks and Recreation: $5,750,000 ($14.02)
    Parking Facilities: $5,435,000 ($13.25)
    Solid Waste Management: $570,000 ($1.39)
  • Construction - General - Other: $26,781,000 ($65.29)
    Parks and Recreation: $12,216,000 ($29.78)
    Sewerage: $7,988,000 ($19.47)
    General Public Buildings: $723,000 ($1.76)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $89,003,000 ($216.99)
    Local Fire Protection: $59,512,000 ($145.09)
    General - Other: $44,770,000 ($109.15)
    Regular Highways: $37,800,000 ($92.16)
    Sewerage: $23,515,000 ($57.33)
    Parks and Recreation: $19,354,000 ($47.19)
    Solid Waste Management: $17,082,000 ($41.65)
    Natural Resources - Other: $11,911,000 ($29.04)
    Central Staff Services: $11,661,000 ($28.43)
    Judicial and Legal Services: $8,599,000 ($20.96)
    Libraries: $8,407,000 ($20.50)
    Housing and Community Development: $5,766,000 ($14.06)
    General Public Buildings: $5,039,000 ($12.29)
    Financial Administration: $3,758,000 ($9.16)
    Parking Facilities: $1,905,000 ($4.64)
  • Employee Retirement - Total Federal Securities: $81,369,000 ($198.38)
    Earnings on Investments (calculated): $57,282,000 ($139.65)
    Benefit Payments: $49,898,000 ($121.65)
    From Parent Local Government: $20,935,000 ($51.04)
    Total Cash and Deposits: $15,929,000 ($38.84)
    Local Employee Contribution: $15,201,000 ($37.06)
    Withdrawals: $442,000 ($1.08)
  • Employee Retirement – Corporate Bonds: $116,522,000 ($284.08)
  • Employee Retirement – Corporate Stocks: $433,928,000 ($1057.92)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $40,360,000 ($98.40)
  • Local Intergovernmental - Gas Utilities: $3,986,000 ($9.72)
    General Local Government Support: $3,506,000 ($8.55)
    Electric Utilities: $185,000 ($0.45)
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $45,655,000 ($111.31)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue, NEC: $23,951,000 ($58.39)
    Donations From Private Sources: $19,441,000 ($47.40)
    Rents: $4,188,000 ($10.21)
    Interest Earnings: $3,128,000 ($7.63)
    Sale of Property: $1,880,000 ($4.58)
    Special Assessments: $338,000 ($0.82)
  • NEW for 2005 - Long Term Debt Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $762,597,000 ($1859.22)
    Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $735,668,000 ($1793.57)
    Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified Public Purpose: $72,584,000 ($176.96)
  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $87,407,000 ($213.10)
  • Short Term Debt Outstanding - Beginning: $1,396,000 ($3.40)
    End of Fiscal Year: $741,000 ($1.81)
  • Sinking Funds - Cash and Securities: $14,016,000 ($34.17)
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $26,147,000 ($63.75)
    All Other: $23,978,000 ($58.46)
    Housing and Community Development: $8,418,000 ($20.52)
    General Local Government Support: $5,576,000 ($13.59)
  • Tax - Property: $101,508,000 ($247.48)
    General Sales and Gross Receipts: $86,841,000 ($211.72)
    Occupation and Business License, NEC: $26,846,000 ($65.45)
    Other Selective Sales: $23,688,000 ($57.75)
    Motor Vehicle License: $8,249,000 ($20.11)
    Public Utilities Sales: $3,239,000 ($7.90)
    Alcoholic Beverage Sales: $417,000 ($1.02)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $131,868,000 ($321.50)

6.57% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($40,272 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.57%
Nebraska average:

7.03%

0.13% of residents moved from foreign countries ($376 average AGI)
Douglas County:

0.13%
Nebraska average:

0.13%


Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Sarpy County, NE  1.50% ($35,347 average AGI)
from Lancaster County, NE  0.39% ($34,286)
from Pottawattamie County, IA  0.36% ($28,681)


6.49% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($49,500 average adjusted gross income)

Here:

6.49%
Nebraska average:

7.41%

0.05% of residents moved to foreign countries ($434 average AGI)
Douglas County:

0.05%
Nebraska average:

0.06%


Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Sarpy County, NE  1.77% ($45,109 average AGI)
to Pottawattamie County, IA  0.35% ($36,509)
to Lancaster County, NE  0.25% ($32,181)

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 - 2009 here


National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
Number of bridges: 584
Total length: 8,536 meters (28,005ft)
Total costs: $153,095,000
Total average daily traffic: 15,185,383
Total average daily truck traffic: 300,702

New bridges - Historical Statistics

  • 1900-1909: 3
  • 1910-1919: 0
  • 1920-1929: 2
  • 1930-1939: 36
  • 1940-1949: 0
  • 1950-1959: 19
  • 1960-1969: 107
  • 1970-1979: 139
  • 1980-1989: 108
  • 1990-1999: 103
  • 2000-2010: 67
See Full National Bridge Inventory Statistics for Omaha, NE

FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers: 4 (See the full list of FCC Registered Cell Phone Towers in Omaha)
FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 575 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers)
FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers: 31 (See the full list of FCC Registered Commercial Land Mobile Towers in Omaha, NE)
FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 276 (See the full list of FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers: 21 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers)
FCC Registered Microwave Towers: 184 (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: 1178 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Omaha)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers: 11 (See the full list of FAA Registered Manufacturers and Dealers in Omaha)
FAA Registered Aircraft: 411 (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

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

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
Businesses in Omaha, NE
NameCountNameCount
24 Hour Fitness3Lane Furniture1
AT&T4LensCrafters3
Abercrombie & Fitch1Little Caesars Pizza8
Abercrombie Kids1Long John Silver's5
Ace Hardware6Lowe's3
Aeropostale2Marriott4
American Eagle Outfitters3Marshalls2
Ann Taylor4MasterBrand Cabinets22
Apple Store1Maurices3
Applebee's5McDonald's22
Arby's15Men's Wearhouse4
AutoZone5Menards1
Avenue1Motel 63
BMW1Motherhood Maternity4
Banana Republic2New Balance10
Bath & Body Works5New York & Co2
Bed Bath & Beyond2Nike42
Best Western3Office Depot3
Blockbuster6OfficeMax4
Budget Car Rental5Old Country Buffet1
Buffalo Wild Wings3Old Navy2
Burger King28Olive Garden2
Burlington Coat Factory1Outback2
CVS2Outback Steakhouse2
Cache1Pac Sun2
CarMax1Panda Express2
Caribou Coffee2Panera Bread6
Carson Pirie Scott2Papa John's Pizza5
Casual Male XL2Payless9
Catherines2Penske6
Charlotte Russe2PetSmart4
Chick-Fil-A1Pier 1 Imports2
Chico's2Pizza Hut11
Chipotle4Popeyes5
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
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 Locker1Subway36
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
Hobby Lobby3Torrid1
Holiday Inn9Toys"R"Us4
Hollister Co.2Trader Joe's1
Home Depot3Travelodge1
Hot Topic2True Value1
IHOP2U-Haul20
J. Jill1U.S. Cellular8
J.Crew1UPS108
JCPenney2Urban Outfitters1
JoS. A. Bank1Vans5
Jones New York11Verizon Wireless8
Journeys2Victoria's Secret3
KFC7Village Inn9
Kmart3Walgreens24
Kohl's3Walmart5
Kroger19Wendy's9
La Quinta2Wet Seal2
La-Z-Boy1Whole Foods Market1
Lane Bryant2YMCA7
Browse common businesses in Omaha, NE


Omaha on our top lists:

  • #44 on the list of "Top 100 biggest cities"
  • #55 on the list of "Top 100 cities with largest land areas (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #91 on the list of "Top 100 highest located cities (pop. 50,000+)"
  • #3 (68152) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Sudanese first ancestries"
  • #33 (68157) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Czechoslovakian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #34 (68117) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Czech first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #39 (68131) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Other Subsaharan African first ancestries"
  • #49 (68102) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Carpatho Rusyn first ancestries"
  • #52 (68124) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Kenyan first ancestries"
  • #61 (68144) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the most beauty salons in 2005"
  • #62 (68134) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Senegalese first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #63 (68144) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of U.S. Virgin Islander first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #66 (68132) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Zimbabwean first ancestries"
  • #67 (68138) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of returns reporting salary or wage in 2004 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #71 (68132) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Ugandan first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #73 (68130) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Latvian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #81 (68135) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Australian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #85 (68108) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Icelander first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #87 (68122) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Danish first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #89 (68135) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of taxpayers using charity contributions deductions in 2004 (pop 5,000+)"
  • #93 (68144) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Afghan first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
  • #15 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM10) Annual air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"
  • #17 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Sulfur Oxides 24-hour air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"
  • #34 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest percentage of residents that visited a dentist within the past year"
  • #35 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest carbon monoxide air pollution readings in 2005 (ppm)"
  • #39 on the list of "Top 101 counties with the highest Particulate Matter (PM10) 24-hour air pollution readings in 2005 (µg/m3)"

State forum archive:
Top Patent Applicants
Top Patent Applicants
  • Mark J. Brinkman (34)
  • Jochen Pfrenger (13)
  • Ryan T. Grace (12)
  • Jeffrey D. Zigler (11)
  • Richard L. Case (11)
  • Alexander V. Kabanov (11)
  • Rodney Laible (10)
  • Wayne L. Ryan (10)
  • Daniel W. Lynn (9)
  • Timothy W. Anderson (9)

Total of 723 patent applications in 2008-2013.

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