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Douglas County, Nebraska in numbers: crime, income, hazards
The violent-crime rate in Douglas County was 3.6 per 1,000 residents (2021-2025 average, FBI), 44% higher than the statewide rate (2.5). Households here have a median income of $80,391 and the unemployment rate was 3.0% in August 2026. It is home to roughly 590,736 residents.
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Douglas County?
Police agencies in Douglas County reported an average of 2,137 violent crimes and 15,859 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 3.6: 44% higher than the Nebraska rate (2.5), and close to the national rate (3.7). Burglary, theft and car theft together come to 26.7 per 1,000 residents, compared with 17.4 across Nebraska. Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (74%). CDC death records show about 31 homicide deaths a year in the county (5.5 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Douglas County | Per 1,000 | Nebraska per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 2,137 | 3.6 | 2.5 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 27 | 0.05 | 0.03 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 278 | 0.47 | 0.52 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 249 | 0.42 | 0.25 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,583 | 2.7 | 1.7 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 15,859 | 26.7 | 17.4 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 1,253 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 11,604 | 19.5 | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 3,001 | 5.1 | 2.7 | 2.6 |
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. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (7 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Douglas County?
Half of households in Douglas County make more than $80,391 and half make less; across Nebraska the midpoint is $76,475. Owner-occupied homes have a median value of $266,100, and the median rent is $1,201 a month. 9.5% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 8.2%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.0% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 9,995 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Douglas County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 590,736 | 1,978,707 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $80,391 | $76,475 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $266,100 | $238,600 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,201 | $1,072 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 3.8% | 3.0% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 11.8% | 10.6% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 9.5% | 8.2% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 42.1% | 34.6% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 61.5% | 66.5% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 35.6 | 37.2 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 92.2% | 90.6% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 8.3% | 7.2% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Douglas County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Douglas County as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Douglas County: Old Hwy 275 And N 288Th Street and Omaha Lead. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
Douglas County has 19 dams classed as high hazard in the National Inventory of Dams. None is rated Poor or Unsatisfactory; 15 are rated Satisfactory or Fair. Tallest on the list: Zorinsky Dam (90 ft) and Newport Landing Dam (87 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
30 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 283,248 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Douglas County was covered by 9 federal major disaster declarations from 2016 through 2025 (Severe Storm 6, Winter Storm 1, Tornado 1), not counting COVID-19. In 2024, 1 of 366 monitored days had an air quality index of “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse (EPA). Of 13 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 63 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 11 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Douglas County?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 23 highway work zones in Douglas County (20 active that day). Where crews are working: I-680, I-480 and US 275. 12 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
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How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Douglas County?
Douglas County has 208 public schools (2024-25) and 47 private schools (2023-24) in federal school lists. 24 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 29 fire or EMS stations and 9 police or sheriff stations.
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Douglas County
Gun shops
18 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Douglas County, plus 37 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). 10 of them are pawnshops licensed to sell guns. On the ATF list: Aaa Ultimate Pawn (Omaha), Eastern Nebraska Arms INC (Waterloo), Ez Money Pawn Shop (Omaha), Frontline FFL (Omaha), Good Guys Gun & Pawn (Omaha), Guns Unlimited INC (Omaha), Inner 10 Weapons And Training LLC (Omaha), Mid City Jewelry & Loan INC (Omaha) and 10 more.
Liquor stores
26 liquor stores are on the map in Douglas County: All Nations Grocery Liquor Tobacco (Omaha), B & T Convenience & Liquor Store (Omaha), B's Liquor (Omaha), Brothers Liquor and Convenience (Omaha), Crystal Beverage Mart DDJ Investments (Omaha), Dailey's Package Liquor (Omaha), Easy Drive Package (Omaha), Expedient Liquor Mart (Omaha) and 18 more.
Planned Parenthood
One Planned Parenthood health center is on the map in Douglas County: Planned Parenthood of the Heartland (Omaha).
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores · Planned Parenthood →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Douglas County?
Douglas County averaged 2,137 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 3.6 per 1,000 residents, 44% higher than the Nebraska rate (2.5). The property-crime rate was 26.7 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Douglas County?
$80,391 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $76,475 for Nebraska and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Douglas County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 3.0% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 9,995 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Douglas County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Douglas County as “Relatively High”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Very High), river flooding (Relatively High) and heat waves (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Douglas County?
2 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Douglas County: Old Hwy 275 And N 288Th Street and Omaha Lead.
Is there road construction in Douglas County right now?
On October 11, 2026 the state transportation feed listed 23 highway work zones in Douglas County (20 active that day). Where crews are working: I-680, I-480 and US 275. 12 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Douglas County?
24 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Douglas County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dodge County | 37,351 | 2.3 | $74,329 |
| Pottawattamie County, IA | 93,424 | 3.8 | $73,602 |
| Sarpy County | 197,389 | 0.71 | $103,321 |
| Saunders County | 23,048 | 0.46 | $94,066 |
| Washington County | 21,106 | 0.81 | $94,396 |
Cities in Douglas County with their own page: Omaha, Council Bluffs.
More: Nebraska statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- 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). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- 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).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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