Omaha is a small town of 1,403 in Texas, with a median household income of $55,385
and a 12.2% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Omaha stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B-).
Trade-offs:
Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. 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: 89.7
Omaha's overall cost of living index is 89.7,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Omaha costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Omaha, TX
National Avg
Median Home Value
$105,900
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$768
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
79.9%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$55,385
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Safer than Average
Omaha's violent crime rate is 322.9 per 100,000 residents
— 15% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
322.9 /100k
Property Crime
855.7 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Omaha is served primarily by PEWITT CISD.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Omaha, TX
National Avg
School District
PEWITT CISD
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
1
—
High Schools
1
—
Student/Teacher Ratio
12.0:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.4%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
89.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Omaha sees average highs of 55.9°F in January
and 93.3°F in July,
with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation
and 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Omaha's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Omaha roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $105,900 and median rent is $768/month.
Omaha's violent crime rate is 322.9 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 855.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Omaha are operated by PEWITT CISD.
The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.0:1. 17.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Omaha, TX has a population of 1,403, a median household income of $55,385, and an unemployment rate of 12.2%.
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.
Omaha averages 55.9°F in January and 93.3°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches
with about 1.9 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Omaha, TX is covered by 1 ZIP code: 75571.
The population of Omaha, Texas is 1,403 with a median age of 38.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Omaha: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $105,900, median household income $55,385, crime index 67 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B-. 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.
