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La Vista, NE

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La Vista, NE

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Demographics

Predominantly WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 38
Population16,594
Foreign Born3.2%
Population Density2,944people per mi²
Median Age35.4 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
StableSince 2010, this city has held a relatively stable population and racial composition.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

100/100
A

The Real Cost of Living in La Vista, Nebraska

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $20k$38k
Comfortable $48k$70k
Luxury $121k+$188k+
Elite (Top 5%) $143k+$221k+
Affordability Ratio

112%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A+
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean92%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
34
Poor
3
Negative
3

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

3.6mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

4.4mi

Airport

Millard Municipal Airport

2.9mi

Post Office

USPS — Omaha, NE

8.3mi

Critical Amenities

Golf8Nearest 0.5 mi
Camping20Nearest 7.5 mi
Marina2Nearest 8.5 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink1Nearest 4.3 mi
Gun Range8Nearest 1.4 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
C
Average

A middle-class area roughly in line with national averages across income, home values, education, and employment.

Median HHI
$78k+0.5%
4% above US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$396k
40% below US avg
College Educated
35.8%
2% above US avg
WFH
13.4%
6% below US avg
Homeownership
53.7%
18% below US avg
Median Home
$245k
13% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
A
Very Safe

Lower crime rates than 88% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
12.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−31.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−56.2%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.06 / 1k Residents67% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
0.18 / 1k Residents88% below state avg

Property Crime

5yr−6.1%
Burglary
0.61 / 1k Residents48% below state avg
Larceny-Theft
9.40 / 1k Residents12% below state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
1.27 / 1k Residents31% below state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: R+6Leans Conservative

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for La Vista, Nebraska
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%70%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B-
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
D
Poor11.5% of income
Property Rights
C
FairIJ Grade C
Firearm Rights
C+
FairFPC Grade C+
Homeschooling
C+
WeakModerate regulation

Energy independence: Importer (35% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
B
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
C+
LimitedMedical only

Homesteading

Growing Season186 days241 frost-free
Annual Rainfall33.6"
Elevation1,152 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
F
Poor8.5 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,944/sq mi
Fallout Danger
C
Weak11 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorTornado
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 530 mi · coast 788 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$80.3M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityOmaha486k people are 8.5 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital42 miLincoln, NE
Nearest Prison8.2 mi4 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T07:54:50.000Z

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