Thomas
Nebraska

What stands out

What stands out about Thomas County: home internet speed is among the slowest in America (27 Mbps), natural-hazard risk is among the safest in America (0 of 100), and violent crime is in the bottom 4% of American counties (2.9 per 1,000). Within Nebraska it ranks 2nd of 93 counties for home internet speed, counting from the bottom.

Where you are

You live in Thomas County, Nebraska. 592 people live here with you, so most faces are familiar. The population grew 1.8% last year, and more Americans moved in than out (net +16).

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 $70,069 a year, higher than 74% of American counties. Employers pay an average wage of $41,235. Unemployment runs 2.6%, lower than 79% of American counties. 15% of workers work from home.

Nebraska takes 4.1% of that median income in state income tax, about $2,887 a year.

Home

The median home costs $194K, cheaper than 65% of American counties, about 1.9 years of the median household's income. A two-bedroom rents for around $654 a month. Property tax is 0.94% of home value, roughly $1,319 a year on that median home, higher than 56% of American counties. 68% of households own rather than rent.

Safety and health

Violent crime here is 2.9 per 1,000 residents, lower than 96% of American counties.

There are 0 active physicians in the county, about 0.0 per 10,000 people; the nearest doctor is in another county. 8.1% of people under 65 have no health insurance.

School

92% of adults finished high school.

Neighbors and politics

93% 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 50°F, highs near 64 and lows near 37, colder than 73% of American counties. About 27 inches of rain and snow fall a year. FEMA puts natural-hazard risk at 0 out of 100, safer than almost every county in America; the county has had 10 federal disaster declarations since 1953.

Getting around, going out

Home internet averages 27 Mbps down, slower than almost every county in America. There is 1 airport in the county, counting general aviation.