Nebraska
Among the top 16% of US states for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 71% of US states
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 37% of US states
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade B, better than 63% of US states
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 84% of US states
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 57% of US states
- top 2% for unemployment
- top 8% for commute time
- bottom 14% for property tax rate
Nebraska is a U.S. state with about 1,959,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for weather. Standout strengths include unemployment, commute time, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on comfortable days and property tax rate.
Official websitenebraska.gov (opens in new tab)
- The median home value in Nebraska is $206k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median household income in Nebraska is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Median gross rent in Nebraska is $972 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Nebraska has a violent crime rate of 1292/100k, per the FBI Uniform Crime Reports.
- The average one-way commute in Nebraska is 19 min, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$73k47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$47kbetter than 70% of US states
Home Value$206k25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$972better than 71% of US states
Monthly Owner Costs$63kbetter than 69% of US states
Property Tax Rate1.58%better than 14% of US states
Income Tax6.37%better than 32% of US states
Sales Tax6.97%better than 54% of US states
Estimated total tax burden13.15%better than 28% of US states
Unemployment3.1%better than 98% of US states
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)24°F24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)76°F53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation30.2 in24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall29.6 inbetter than 43% of US states
Sunny Days248 daysbetter than 78% of US states
Summer Humidity64°Fbetter than 41% of US states
Comfortable Days62 daysbetter than 14% of US states
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk70.1better than 76% of US states
Air Quality41 AQIbetter than 78% of US states
School Quality57.2better than 44% of US states
Violent Crime1292/100kbetter than 44% of US states
Property Crime1851/100kbetter than 48% of US states
Community
Population1,958,93927th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age37.112th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3125th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0178th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+1876th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)77.1%69th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)4.7%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)11.8%63rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.5%45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%37th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 92% of US states
Walkability9.4/20better than 63% of US states
Airport Distance69 mibetter than 35% of US states
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.4%better than 59% of US states
Amenities Nearby7.41better than 90% of US states
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 22% of US states
Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)
Frequently asked questions
- Is Nebraska an affordable place to live?
- Nebraska is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $47k, better than 70% of comparable areas. Median rent is $972.
- Is Nebraska safe?
- Nebraska is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 1292/100k (better than 44%). Property crime is 1851/100k.
- What is the weather like in Nebraska?
- Nebraska averages 76°F in July and 24°F in January, with 30.2 in of annual precipitation and about 248 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Nebraska?
- Public-school quality in Nebraska is about average, scoring better than 44% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Nebraska?
- The average one-way commute in Nebraska is 19 min.