Health Profile of Omaha, Nebraska
Omaha Health Score
The Map AI Health Index is a score that reflects local life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and physical environment to help you quickly compare the overall health and well-being of different areas.
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B
Omaha Around average
Source: Map AI Methodology
General Health Overview
| Metric | Omaha | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Expectancy (years) | 77.5 | 79.5 | 78.3 |
| Uninsured Population (%) | 9.2% | 7.2% | 8.4% |
| Self-Rated Poor Health | 13.0% | 12.9% | 16.3% |
Life expectancy in Omaha is 77.5 years, about 2.0 years shorter than the Nebraska average of 79.5 years. The uninsured rate is 9.2%, higher than the Nebraska average of 7.2%. Self-rated poor health is reported by 13.0% of residents, higher than the Nebraska average of 12.9%.
Population by Age
Older residents
142,081 residents in Omaha are age 50 or older.
- 85+ 7,332 2,484 men · 4,848 women
- 75–84 18,440 7,870 men · 10,570 women
- 65–74 36,220 16,705 men · 19,514 women
- 50–64 80,090 39,427 men · 40,662 women
Younger residents
114,963 residents in Omaha are age 17 or younger.
- 12–17 35,193 17,968 boys · 17,225 girls
- 7–12 33,569 17,283 boys · 16,286 girls
- 3–7 26,293 13,661 boys · 12,632 girls
- 0–3 19,909 10,368 boys · 9,540 girls
About 20,442 residents in Omaha (4.2% of the population) are older than the area's life expectancy of 77.5 years.
The highlighted slice of the age axis is the share of residents older than the life-expectancy mark.
Disease Prevalence
| Disease / Condition | Omaha | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Diabetes | 10.3% | 11.0% | 11.3% |
| Cancer | 5.5% | 8.0% | 6.9% |
| Heart Diseases | 5.0% | 7.5% | 7.1% |
| Adult Obesity | 36.3% | 36.1% | 34.3% |
The rate of heart disease in Omaha is about 33% lower than in Nebraska. The rate of cancer in Omaha is about 31% lower than in Nebraska.
Health Behaviors
| Behavior | Omaha | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smokers | 17.3% | 16.6% | 19.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.3% | 19.7% | 16.5% |
| Sedentary Lifestyle | 23.6% | 24.3% | 25.1% |
On average, health behaviors in Omaha are about the same as in Nebraska.
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 634,184 cigarettes a day, 19.0 million a month, or 231.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 7.0 million minutes a day and 2.5 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Omaha is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.17 lifetimes a day, or 62 lifetimes a year.
* Source: Shaw M, Mitchell R, Dorling D. "Time for a smoke? One cigarette reduces your life by 11 minutes." BMJ. 2000;320:53.
Illustrative only. This is not an estimate of how many people actually die from smoking each day or year - it's a rough, order-of-magnitude comparison meant to help grasp the scale of smoking in this area. We take no responsibility for any decisions made based on this figure.
Air Quality
| Metric | Omaha | Nebraska Avg | US Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Air Pollution (μg/m³) | 6.85 | 5.27 | 6.09 |
With an annual average of 6.8 µg/m³ of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), air quality in Omaha is good — generally safe air quality for the vast majority of residents.
Omaha, NE Health Compared With Nearby Cities
How Omaha, NE compares with the 1 cities closest to it.
| Area | Population | Life expectancy | Uninsured | Obesity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Omaha, NE | 484,825 | 77.5 yrs #2/2 | 9.2% #2/2 | 36.3% #2/2 |
| Papillion, NE | 23,665 | 81.3 yrs | 3.5% | 33.1% |
Conclusion
Considering all these factors, Omaha, Nebraska has an overall health index grade of B, making it somewhat better than Nebraska, and somewhat better than the country as a whole.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about health in Omaha, Nebraska.
What is the health grade for Omaha, Nebraska?
Omaha, Nebraska has a Map AI Health Index grade of B, based on life expectancy, disease rates, healthcare access, and the physical environment; a B grade means residents are somewhat healthier than the U.S. average.
What is the average lifespan in Omaha, Nebraska?
People in Omaha, Nebraska can expect to live 77.5 years on average, 2.0 years shorter than the Nebraska average of 79.5.
How many people lack health insurance in Omaha, Nebraska?
9.2% of residents in Omaha, Nebraska have no health insurance, about 1 in 11 people, 2.0 points above the Nebraska rate of 7.2%.
What percentage of Omaha, Nebraska residents are obese?
36.3% of adults in Omaha, Nebraska are classified as obese, about 1 in 3, about the same as the Nebraska rate of 36.1%.
How many cigarettes do smokers in Omaha, Nebraska go through, and how much life does that cost?
Assuming each smoker smokes 10 cigarettes a day, that's about 634,184 cigarettes a day, 19.0 million a month, or 231.5 million a year! At 11 minutes* of life lost per cigarette, that's about 7.0 million minutes a day and 2.5 billion a year lost to smoking overall - and since life expectancy in Omaha is 77.5 years, that's roughly equivalent to 0.17 lifetimes a day, or 62 lifetimes a year.
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