Independent Living Communities in Omaha, Nebraska

CaringScore for Omaha, NE

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for independent living communities in Omaha was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose independent living communities in Omaha.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 6.5, Omaha rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Omaha. Choose a category score to learn more.

Physicians Per Capita

Cost of Healthcare Index

Sunny Days Per Year

HealthScore for Omaha, NE

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Omaha, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for independent living communities. The HealthScore for Omaha is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 8.3, Omaha rates above average for those seeking independent living communities.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking independent living communities. At 328.9 physicians per capita, Omaha scores 49.2 percent better than the national average. Omaha scores 115.4 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 2.8, and scores 126.7 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 44.2. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Omaha is 78.2 years -- on par with the rest of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Omaha is 78.2 years -- on par with the rest of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Omaha's environmental health -- trails the national average by 9.1 percent.

Doctors Per Capita	Omaha, NE	Nat'l Avg
Physicians	328.9	220.5
Geriatricians	2.8	1.3
Cardiologists	16.3	7.7
Oncologists	9	3.5
Orthopedists	16.1	7

Average Life Expectancy

CostScore for Omaha, NE

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Omaha, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for independent living communities. The CostScore for Omaha is based on data such as the average monthly cost of independent living communities in the region, cost of living indices such as housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 6.1, the costs associated with independent living communities in Omaha are generally less expensive than the national average.

Because of the broad range of housing, service, and healthcare options available at independent living communities, no average monthly cost data is available for Omaha. The entry fee or purchase price for an independent living community can range from $50,000 to $500,000 or more, and typically requires an additional monthly service fee of $1,000 to $3,000 on average. The cost of living indices below provide the best proxy for comparing costs of independent living communities in Omaha to the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Omaha indexes at 11.0 percent lower than the national average. Average healthcare costs index at 99 of 10, roughly the same as the national average, and the cost of housing is 26.0 percent less expensive than average.

Cost of Living	Omaha, NE
Aggregate Index	89
Healthcare Index	99
Housing Index	74
Food Index	97
Utilities Index	93
Transportation Index	104

Cost of Healthcare Index

LivabilityScore for Omaha, NE

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for independent living communities in Omaha. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for independent living communities. The LivabilityScore for Omaha is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.1, Omaha rates below average for independent living communities.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for independent living communities. The sun shines an average of 214 days each year in Omaha, 4.4 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 12°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Omaha than in other parts of the country, and summers often mirror nationwide seasonal trends, averaging 86°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Omaha is 50.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 50.0 percent higher than average. At $46,004 per year, the population of Omaha earns a lower than average median household income. Omaha has an unemployment rate of 4.70 percent, roughly 48.4 percent lower than the national average. And about 12.00 percent of the population in Omaha is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which matches the national average.

Sunny Days Per Year

Avg Temperature (°F)

Property Crime Index

Amenities Per Capita	Omaha	"Nat'l Avg"
Parks	1.9	136.1
Libraries	3	18.8
Places of Worship	68.4	220.5
Public Transit	82.6	110.4
Grocery Stores	100.3	97.7
Pharmacies	20.3	13.8

Percent of Population Over Age 65