Living in Omaha, Arkansas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Omaha · Census data 2020–2024
Omaha has 174 residents with a median age of 41.5. The median household income is $30,833 (49% lower than the Arkansas median), the median home value is $75,600, the median rent is $667/month.
Omaha is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Omaha at a glance
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 41.5State: 38.5
- Median household income
- $30,833State: $60,773
- Median home value
- $75,600State: $188,000
- Median rent
- $667/moState: $947
- Homeowners
- 60.5%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 7.8%
- Average commute
- 29 min
Is Omaha a good place to live?
Pros: Home values 60% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.4%.
Cons: Median household income 49% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
The weather is best in May–June and September–October.
Cost of living in Omaha
Housing is the biggest part of the cost of living. In Omaha the median home value is $75,600, 77% lower than the U.S. median. Renters pay a median of $667 per month, which is 42.5% of household income. Homeowners with a mortgage pay $880 a month in housing costs.
Omaha median household income
The median household income in Omaha is $30,833 and the income per person is $20,039. 14.4% of residents live below the poverty line (Arkansas: 16%).
Housing in Omaha: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 82
- Owner-occupied
- 60.5%
- Renter-occupied
- 39.5%
- Vacant
- 7.3%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1970
- Average household size
- 2.29
Omaha demographics
- Population
- 174
- Median age
- 41.5
- Under 18
- 28.7%
- 65 and older
- 31.6%
- Households
- 76
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 2.4%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Omaha ›
Education in Omaha
7.8% of adults 25 and older in Omaha have a bachelor's degree or higher (Arkansas: 25.7%), and 3.4% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Omaha
- Unemployment rate
- 5.6%State: 4.9%
- Average commute
- 29 minState: 23 min
- Work from home
- 6.3%
- Drive alone
- 93.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 78.9%
Omaha vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha | 174 | $30,833 | $75,600 | $667 |
| Hollister | 4,643 | $53,507 | $163,600 | $849 |
| Blue Eye | 446 | $32,917 | $147,900 | $844 |
| Kirbyville | 101 | $41,875 | $258,300 | — |
| Branson | 12,817 | $51,978 | $251,000 | $961 |
| Alpena | 510 | $50,625 | $127,400 | $775 |
| Oak Grove | 285 | $45,313 | $166,400 | $742 |
| Bergman | 542 | $61,042 | $144,100 | $950 |
| Diamond City | 672 | $45,966 | $98,000 | $617 |
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What is the median household income in Omaha, AR?
The median household income in Omaha is $30,833, 49% lower than the Arkansas median of $60,773 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
What is the average home price in Omaha?
The median home value in Omaha is $75,600, compared with $188,000 in Arkansas.
How much is rent in Omaha?
The median gross rent in Omaha is $667 per month, about 42.5% of household income.
Is Omaha, AR a good place to live?
Pluses: home values 60% lower than the state median; a poverty rate of 14.4%. Minuses: median household income 49% lower than the Arkansas median; an average commute of 29 minutes; unemployment of 5.6%.
What is the median age in Omaha?
The median age in Omaha is 41.5 years (Arkansas: 38.5).
How long is the commute in Omaha?
The average commute to work in Omaha is 29 minutes; 6.3% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Omaha?
The unemployment rate in Omaha is 5.6% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Omaha?
7.8% of adults in Omaha have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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