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Nebraska: crime rate, income and road work by county
In 2025 the FBI estimated Nebraska's violent-crime rate at 2.2 per 1,000 residents, 33% lower than the U.S. rate (3.3). Its median household income is $76,475 and about 1,978,707 people live here.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income: Census ACS 2020-2024. Road work: October 11, 2026.
What is the crime rate in Nebraska?
Nebraska had an estimated 2.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025 (4,408 in all), 33% lower than the U.S. rate (3.3). Since 2021 the violent rate is down 26%. Property crime: 13.8 per 1,000 (U.S.: 15.3).
| Year | Violent crimes | Per 1,000 | Property crimes | Per 1,000 | U.S. violent per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 5,831 | 3.0 | 35,709 | 18.2 | 3.9 |
| 2022 | 5,602 | 2.8 | 37,263 | 18.9 | 3.9 |
| 2023 | 4,625 | 2.3 | 39,275 | 19.8 | 3.8 |
| 2024 | 4,400 | 2.2 | 32,597 | 16.3 | 3.6 |
| 2025 | 4,408 | 2.2 | 27,821 | 13.8 | 3.3 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. State totals are FBI estimates that fill in for agencies that did not report.
What is the median household income in Nebraska?
The median household in Nebraska earns $76,475 a year, close to the national median ($80,734). The median owner-occupied home is valued at $238,600.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1,978,707 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $76,475 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $238,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,072 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 8.2% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 34.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 37.2 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 90.6% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 7.2% | 8.4% |
Where is road construction in Nebraska right now?
On October 11, 2026, Nebraska's transportation feed listed 168 highway work zones, 162 of them active that day: 45 on interstates, 71 on U.S. highways and 52 on state highways. Roads with the most listings: I-80, US 6, US 75, US 30, US 275 and I-680.
| County | Work zones |
|---|---|
| Douglas County | 23 |
| Lancaster County | 16 |
| Sarpy County | 11 |
| Dawson County | 10 |
| Morrill County | 6 |
| Dakota County | 6 |
| Furnas County | 4 |
| McPherson County | 4 |
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How many Superfund sites and high-hazard dams are in Nebraska?
EPA lists 18 active Superfund sites (final or proposed) in Nebraska and 1 that finished cleanup. The National Inventory of Dams has 164 high-hazard dams here; 10 are rated Poor or Unsatisfactory in condition (high hazard means lives would be at risk downstream if a dam failed, not that failure is likely).
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Nebraska
The map shows 128 gun shops with a public storefront in Nebraska (125 from the ATF licensee list) plus 440 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown), 105 liquor stores and 2 Planned Parenthood health centers. County and city pages list them by name.
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Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
How do Nebraska counties compare?
93 counties or county equivalents. Violent crime is the 2021-2025 yearly average per 1,000 residents; a dash means too little reporting to give a rate.
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams County | 31,052 | 2.6 | $68,365 |
| Antelope County | 6,305 | 0.08 | $66,105 |
| Arthur County | 484 | – | $76,250 |
| Banner County | 742 | – | $78,839 |
| Blaine County | 422 | – | $69,583 |
| Boone County | 5,356 | 0.58 | $74,947 |
| Box Butte County | 10,714 | 2.9 | $68,892 |
| Boyd County | 1,688 | 0.00 | $67,045 |
| Brown County | 2,869 | 0.17 | $54,676 |
| Buffalo County | 50,579 | 2.4 | $75,911 |
| Burt County | 6,740 | 0.19 | $63,685 |
| Butler County | 8,424 | 0.71 | $79,268 |
| Cass County | 27,161 | 0.70 | $91,836 |
| Cedar County | 8,315 | 0.41 | $73,578 |
| Chase County | 3,671 | 0.58 | $68,173 |
| Cherry County | 5,498 | 2.6 | $66,270 |
| Cheyenne County | 9,533 | 3.7 | $60,348 |
| Clay County | 6,095 | 0.28 | $78,986 |
| Colfax County | 10,641 | 0.71 | $82,530 |
| Cuming County | 8,975 | 0.45 | $71,104 |
| Custer County | 10,518 | 0.62 | $67,906 |
| Dakota County | 21,354 | 2.4 | $70,329 |
| Dawes County | 8,140 | 2.3 | $56,280 |
| Dawson County | 24,202 | 0.99 | $69,880 |
| Deuel County | 1,847 | 1.0 | $70,096 |
| Dixon County | 5,545 | 1.0 | $72,454 |
| Dodge County | 37,351 | 2.3 | $74,329 |
| Douglas County | 590,736 | 3.6 | $80,391 |
| Dundy County | 1,736 | 0.31 | $58,922 |
| Fillmore County | 5,541 | 0.18 | $76,295 |
| Franklin County | 2,846 | 0.12 | $60,195 |
| Frontier County | 2,569 | 0.69 | $70,132 |
| Furnas County | 4,568 | 0.83 | $61,048 |
| Gage County | 21,629 | 1.7 | $67,247 |
| Garden County | 1,761 | 2.2 | $41,882 |
| Garfield County | 1,718 | 0.91 | $62,804 |
| Gosper County | 2,040 | 0.33 | $77,500 |
| Grant County | 626 | – | $70,147 |
| Greeley County | 2,202 | 0.47 | $63,929 |
| Hall County | 62,536 | 3.4 | $69,251 |
| Hamilton County | 9,464 | 0.89 | $83,994 |
| Harlan County | 2,847 | 0.96 | $70,625 |
| Hayes County | 843 | – | $69,250 |
| Hitchcock County | 2,569 | 0.77 | $51,567 |
| Holt County | 10,102 | 0.42 | $68,513 |
| Hooker County | 647 | – | $49,464 |
| Howard County | 6,534 | 0.36 | $76,767 |
| Jefferson County | 7,161 | 0.74 | $59,044 |
| Johnson County | 5,261 | 0.67 | $57,632 |
| Kearney County | 6,713 | 0.71 | $78,631 |
| Keith County | 8,219 | 1.2 | $60,645 |
| Keya Paha County | 822 | – | $64,000 |
| Kimball County | 3,248 | 0.60 | $56,712 |
| Knox County | 8,363 | 0.26 | $64,636 |
| Lancaster County | 326,696 | 3.6 | $74,793 |
| Lincoln County | 33,802 | 1.4 | $65,148 |
| Logan County | 773 | – | $74,271 |
| Loup County | 578 | – | $71,667 |
| Madison County | 35,532 | 1.1 | $63,128 |
| McPherson County | 475 | – | $58,684 |
| Merrick County | 7,724 | 0.46 | $68,354 |
| Morrill County | 4,534 | 0.53 | $58,500 |
| Nance County | 3,324 | 0.66 | $65,179 |
| Nemaha County | 7,046 | 1.4 | $60,924 |
| Nuckolls County | 4,087 | 0.22 | $73,976 |
| Otoe County | 16,241 | 1.1 | $82,188 |
| Pawnee County | 2,530 | 0.59 | $62,188 |
| Perkins County | 2,821 | 0.92 | $72,778 |
| Phelps County | 9,009 | 1.1 | $68,919 |
| Pierce County | 7,325 | 0.37 | $72,357 |
| Platte County | 34,716 | 1.0 | $71,552 |
| Polk County | 5,225 | 0.42 | $69,768 |
| Red Willow County | 10,557 | 0.76 | $63,697 |
| Richardson County | 7,751 | 1.5 | $60,108 |
| Rock County | 1,319 | 0.00 | $58,125 |
| Saline County | 14,650 | 2.6 | $79,910 |
| Sarpy County | 197,389 | 0.71 | $103,321 |
| Saunders County | 23,048 | 0.46 | $94,066 |
| Scotts Bluff County | 35,843 | 3.4 | $63,614 |
| Seward County | 17,641 | 0.85 | $82,444 |
| Sheridan County | 5,014 | 2.0 | $60,121 |
| Sherman County | 2,967 | 0.10 | $63,578 |
| Sioux County | 1,171 | 0.00 | $53,929 |
| Stanton County | 5,796 | 0.03 | $80,687 |
| Thayer County | 4,901 | 0.79 | $66,213 |
| Thomas County | 564 | – | $65,000 |
| Thurston County | 6,627 | 0.52 | $69,177 |
| Valley County | 4,066 | 1.0 | $61,852 |
| Washington County | 21,106 | 0.81 | $94,396 |
| Wayne County | 9,844 | 0.87 | $66,215 |
| Webster County | 3,360 | 1.1 | $64,347 |
| Wheeler County | 847 | – | $70,250 |
| York County | 14,286 | 1.7 | $77,757 |
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Nebraska?
2.2 violent crimes per 1,000 residents in 2025 (4,408 estimated by the FBI), 33% lower than the national rate (3.3). Property crime: 13.8 per 1,000.
What is the median household income in Nebraska?
$76,475 (Census American Community Survey 2020-2024), against $80,734 nationally.
Is there road construction in Nebraska today?
On October 11, 2026, Nebraska's transportation feed listed 168 highway work zones, 162 of them active that day: 45 on interstates, 71 on U.S. highways and 52 on state highways. Roads with the most listings: I-80, US 6, US 75, US 30, US 275 and I-680.
How many Superfund sites are in Nebraska?
18 active (final or proposed National Priorities List) and 1 deleted after cleanup, per EPA (October 2026).
Which Nebraska cities have their own page?
- Omaha (488,837)
- Lincoln (294,856)
- Bellevue (64,510)
- Grand Island (52,884)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI estimated crimes by state, 2021-2025 (Crime Data Explorer). County rates: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population
- Income and housing: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income).
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores.
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