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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 55
Population488,197
Foreign Born7.0%
Population Density3,414people per mi²
Median Age35.3 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
GrowingSince 2010, this city's population has grown with relatively minor shifts in 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

92/100

8% below national average

A

The Real Cost of Living in Omaha, Nebraska

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $18k$35k
Comfortable $45k$66k
Luxury $131k+$204k+
Elite (Top 5%) $173k+$268k+
Affordability Ratio

111%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean82%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
18
Negative
14

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

4.8mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

2.2mi

Airport

Alaska Airlines - Omaha

3.5mi

Post Office

USPS — Omaha, NE

0.5mi

Critical Amenities

Golf8Nearest 2.1 mi
Camping20Nearest 0.2 mi
Marina4Nearest 0.7 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink1Nearest 4.3 mi
Gun Range7Nearest 0.9 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
$73k+3.6%
3% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$330k
50% below US avg
College Educated
40.3%
15% above US avg
WFH
13.6%
5% below US avg
Homeownership
57.7%
12% below US avg
Median Home
$230k
18% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C-
Elevated

Higher crime rates than 58% of comparable U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
31.2
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
+38.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr+40.7%
Homicide
0.05 / 1k Residents130% above state avg
Robbery
0.37 / 1k Residents99% above state avg
Aggravated Assault
2.60 / 1k Residents71% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr+35.6%
Burglary
1.96 / 1k Residents67% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
21.02 / 1k Residents97% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
4.64 / 1k Residents152% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+3Tilts Liberal

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

Presidential Voting Trends for Omaha, 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 Season187 days240 frost-free
Annual Rainfall33.5"
Elevation1,060 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
Poor0.0 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor3,414/sq mi
Fallout Danger
B-
Fair10 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 523 mi · coast 793 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$233.9M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityOmaha486k people are 0.0 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital50 miLincoln, NE
Nearest Prison0.3 mi5 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-15T23:39:28.000Z

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