Lancaster
Nebraska

What stands out

If you had to describe Lancaster County in numbers, start here: violent crime is in the bottom 3% of American counties (2.8 per 1,000), natural-hazard risk is in the top 7% of American counties (93 of 100), and homeownership is in the bottom 7% of American counties (59%). Within Nebraska it ranks 8th of 93 counties for violent crime, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Lancaster County, Nebraska. 322,063 people live here with you. The population grew 0.7% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +43).

Nebraska stopped taxing Social Security in 2025 and is cutting its top income-tax rate toward 3.99%. Property taxes are among the highest in the country as a share of home value, which is the state's longest-running political fight. Omaha and Lincoln hold most of the population and jobs; the state has the country's only unicameral legislature and publicly owned electric utilities.

Money

The typical household here brings in $70,387 a year, higher than 75% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $59,332. Unemployment runs 2.2%, lower than 92% of American counties. 9% of workers work from home.

Nebraska takes 4.1% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,902 a year.

Home

The median home costs $304K, pricier than 70% of American counties, about 2.5 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $1,008 a month. Property tax is 1.60% of home value, roughly $3,847 a year on that median home, higher than 89% of American counties. 59% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 2.8 per 1,000 residents, lower than 97% of American counties. Drug overdoses killed 6 people per 100,000 in 2024.

A child born here can expect to live 79.6 years, longer than 89% of American counties. There are 781 active physicians in the county, about 24.2 per 10,000 people. Medicare rates the local hospitals 3.7 of 5 stars. 7.6% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.32 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 87% of American counties. 93% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

In 2024 your neighbors voted Republican by 41 points, among the most lopsided counties in the country. 67% of eligible voters turned out. Under Nebraska law you can carry a concealed handgun without a permit, abortion is legal with limits, and marijuana is medical only.

Weather and risk

The year averages 53°F, highs near 65 and lows near 41, colder than 62% of American counties. About 27 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 93 out of 100, riskier than 93% of American counties; the county has had 16 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 286 Mbps down, faster than 91% of American counties. There are 9 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.6 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people, 11 breweries, 3 museums.