Nebraska
Among the top 16% of US states for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B, better than 63% 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)
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$2kbetter than 61% 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
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.
- What is the median home value in Nebraska?
- The median home value in Nebraska is $206k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Nebraska?
- Median household income in Nebraska is $73k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Nebraska?
- Median gross rent in Nebraska is $972 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- 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.
Best places to live in Nebraska
Top cities in Nebraska
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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)