Saunders
Nebraska

What stands out

If you had to describe Saunders County in numbers, start here: violent crime is among the lowest in America (2.6 per 1,000), the overdose death rate is in the bottom 4% of American counties (0 per 100,000), and the uninsured rate is in the bottom 5% of American counties (5.4%). Within Nebraska it ranks 1st of 93 counties for violent crime, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Saunders County, Nebraska. 22,374 people live here with you. The population grew 1.2% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +280).

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 $84,474 a year, higher than 91% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $49,905. Unemployment runs 2.1%, lower than 94% of American counties. 8% of workers work from home.

Nebraska takes 4.2% of that median income in state income tax, about $3,543 a year.

Home

The median home costs $359K, pricier than 80% of American counties, about 2.1 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $904 a month. Property tax is 1.43% of home value, roughly $3,158 a year on that median home, higher than 83% of American counties. 81% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 2.6 per 1,000 residents, lower than almost every county in America.

A child born here can expect to live 78.5 years, longer than 80% of American counties. There are 18 active physicians in the county, about 8.0 per 10,000 people. 5.4% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

Local students test at grade level 3.31 where 3.0 is national grade level, higher than 92% of American counties. 95% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

79% 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 64 and lows near 41, colder than 64% of American counties. About 32 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 50 out of 100, riskier than 50% of American counties; the county has had 30 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 148 Mbps down, slower than 72% of American counties. There are 4 airports in the county, counting general aviation. For a night or a weekend out: 0.7 full-service restaurants per 1,000 people.