What are the schools like in Omaha, IL?

School district data for Omaha is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Omaha?

The median household income in Omaha, IL is $54,107 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

What is the weather like in Omaha, IL?

Omaha has an average high temperature of 41.1°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 11.7 inches.

Omaha, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Omaha, IL affordable or expensive?

Omaha's cost of living index is 85, where 100 represents the national average. This means Omaha is 15% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $47,500 and the median rent is $575 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Omaha, IL?

Crime rate data for Omaha is not currently available from the FBI's reported data.

Is Omaha, IL a Good Place to Live?

Omaha is a small town of 235 in Illinois, with a median household income of $54,107 and a 4.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 85 (US average = 100), which is 15% below the national average.

Strengths: Omaha stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Omaha is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Omaha city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 85.1

Omaha's overall cost of living index is 85.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Omaha costs roughly 15% less than the average American city.

Metric	Omaha, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$47,500	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$575	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	76.9%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$54,107	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Crime data for Omaha is not currently available from the FBI's Uniform Crime Reporting program. Not all local agencies report to the UCR each year.

Schools & Education

Metric	Omaha, IL	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Omaha sees average highs of 41.1°F in January and 87.6°F in July, with 48.3 inches of annual precipitation and 11.7 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Omaha, IL
Average High — January	41.1°F
Average High — July	87.6°F
Annual Precipitation	48.3"
Annual Snowfall	11.7"

Demographics

Metric	Omaha, IL	National Avg
Population	235	—
Median Age	36.5	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	72.8%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	28.9%	22.2%
65 and over	24.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Omaha

Omaha, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62871

Omaha vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Omaha, IL affordable or expensive?

Omaha's cost of living index is 85, where 100 is the national average. That makes Omaha roughly 15% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $47,500 and median rent is $575/month.

What is the crime rate in Omaha, IL?

Crime data for Omaha is not available in the current FBI UCR reporting year. Not all jurisdictions submit data annually.

What are the schools like in Omaha?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Omaha, IL a good place to live?

Omaha, IL has a population of 235, a median household income of $54,107, and an unemployment rate of 4.5%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Omaha?

Omaha averages 41.1°F in January and 87.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.3 inches with about 11.7 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Omaha?

Omaha, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62871.

What is the population of Omaha?

The population of Omaha, Illinois is 235 with a median age of 36.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Omaha?

Key numbers for living in Omaha: cost of living index 85 (100 = US average), median home $47,500, median household income $54,107. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Omaha side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.