Geography
Located on the banks of the Missouri, Omaha is flanked by rolling hills.
Cultural Attractions
Omaha's scene includes 19th- and 20th-century American and European art at the Joslyn Art Museum and World War II and Cold War aircraft at the Strategic Air and Space Museum.
Recreation
Hiking and biking trails, boating, swimming, parks, and a four-day western festival with a rodeo are among the many outdoor activities to choose from.
Historical
The area was part of the Louisiana Purchase and was once home to Pawnee, Otoe, and Sioux Indians. The city was selected as the eastern end of the transcontinental railroad, a key to the city's early development.
Economy
Multibillionaire Warren Buffett of Berkshire Hathaway lives in Omaha, and thousands attend the company's annual meeting, often called a "Woodstock for capitalists."
Demographics
Demographic Detail
- Population:
- 420,762
- Population under 55:
- 77.3%
- Population over 55:
- 22.7%
City Detail
- Crime rate:
- High
- Closest large city:
- Lincoln
Marital Status 2010
Weather
Weather Detail
- Air quality:
- Good
- Temperature:
- 87°F July High, 9°F January Low
Jobs & Economy
Housing
- Median income:
- $42,052
- Median home price:
- $108,222
- Average property tax:
- $7,537
Income & Jobs
- Unemployment rate 2010:
- 4.6%
- Low
- Cost of living:
- Low
Employment Projections
Education
K–12
- Elementary schools:
- 135
- Middle schools:
- 54
- High schools:
- 26
Higher Education
- Best Colleges at the location:
- 7
- Best Colleges within 30 miles:
- 10
- Best Colleges within 50 miles:
- 13
Health Care & Retirement
Hospitals
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals at the location:
- 12/1
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 30 miles:
- 18/1
- Hospitals/Best Hospitals within 50 miles:
- 33/1
Retirement Facilities
- Community care facilities for the elderly:
- 1925
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