Omaha, Douglas County

Location 

 Omaha is the largest city in the state of Nebraska and the county seat of Douglas County. The second-largest city in the Great Plains states Omaha is known as "Gate City of the West."

The city is well connected to the Interstate Highway System, which includes I-80, I-480, I-680, I-29, Nebraska Highway 50, and US 275/NE 92. U.S. Route 75 comes south through Omaha. There is also an extensive trail system throughout the city for walkers. 

 Eppley Airfield is Omaha's airport, handling approximately 400 flights a week. 

Economy 

The economy of Omaha employs around 244k people.

The largest industries in Omaha are: 

• Health care & social assistance

• Retail trade

• Finance & insurance

• Telecommunications

• Transportation

The largest employers in this area are: 

• Offutt Air Force Base

• CHI Health

• Omaha Public Schools

• Nebraska Medical Center

• University of Nebraska Medical Center

Education

Omaha Public Schools, the largest public school district in Nebraska, serves the city’s public educational institutions. About 75 schools are serving 52,000 students. 

 Omaha's higher education institutions include eleven colleges and universities: The University of Nebraska Omaha, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, and the University of Nebraska College of Medicine. 

There are several private schools in Omaha.

Highlights - what to see & do in Omaha, Douglas County  

 The list of historic places in Omaha includes the Omaha Star building along North 24th Street, the Old Market in Downtown Omaha, and the Saint Cecilia Cathedral. 

Omaha Community Playhouse, the largest community theater in the US, is located in Omaha. 

If you like the outdoors, there are many miles of paved running and biking trails throughout the city and surrounding communities.