Omaha: Community & Culture
Community life in Omaha is shaped by 14 libraries, 281 congregations, and 64 cultural organizations.
- 0.6 congregations per 1,000 residents (vs Nebraska 0.8/1K).
- 1.3 cultural orgs per 10K residents (vs Nebraska 2.3/10K).
Libraries & Learning
| Nearest Library · Name | Millard Branch Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 13214 Westwood Lane |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (402) 444-4848 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 68144 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 3120 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 14 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Faith & Tradition
Houses of worship counted via OpenStreetMap + IRS 990 nonprofit registry. Reflects active congregations, not historical churches.
Organizations (20)
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
INTERNATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF LIONS CLUBS
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
MASONIC YOUTH FOUNDATION OF NEBRASKA INC
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
FRATERNAL ORDER OF EAGLES
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
OMAHA NIGHT ROTARY CLUB
KIWANIS CLUB OF SOUTHWEST OMAHA FOUNDATION
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
OMAHA NORTHWEST ROTARY FOUNDATION INC
SUBURBAN ROTARY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION
KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC
WEST OMAHA ROTARY FOUNDATION
OMAHA MORNING ROTARY FOUNDATION
DEPARTMENT OF NEBRASKA VETERANS OF FOREIGN WARS OF THE US AUX
DISABLED AMERICAN VETERANS
AMERICAN LEGION AUXILIARY
| Churches · Total count | 281 |
|---|
Sources: IRS Exempt Organizations · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Arts & Culture
Cultural organizations: museums, performing-arts venues, and arts nonprofits.
Listings (20)
10th and Pierce Car Barn
Allas Apartments
Anderson Building, The
Anheuser-Busch Beer Depot
Apartments at 2514 North 16th Street
Aquila Court Building
Astro Theater
Bank of Florence
Barker Building
Beebe and Runyan Furniture Showroom and Warehouse
Bemis Omaha Bag Company Building
Benson Commercial Historic District (Additional Documentation)
Blackstone Hotel
Bradford-Pettis House
Brandeis, J. L., and Sons Store Building
Brandeis-Millard House
Broomfield Rowhouse
Burlington Headquarters Building
Burlington Station
Cabanne Archeological Site
| Arts Organizations · Total count | 18 |
|---|---|
| Cultural Orgs · Total count | 64 |
Sources: IRS BMF keyword · IRS EO BMF · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Civic Organizations
Fraternal orders, service clubs, and civic-engagement organizations (Rotary, Lions, Elks, etc.).
Organizations (20)
LINCOLN WEST OPTIMIST CLUB
UNITED GRAND IMPERIAL COUN KNIGHTS OF RED CROSS OF CONSTANTINE
NEBRASKA 4-H FOUNDATION
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY INTERNATIONAL INC
NEBRASKA 4-H FOUNDATION
NEBRASKA 4-H FOUNDATION
ALTRUSA INTERNATIONAL FOUNDATION INC
BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
YMCA OF GREATER OMAHA
UNITED WAY OF THE MIDLANDS
GOODWILL INDUSTRIES INC
NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY
JUNIOR LEAGUE OF OMAHA INC
GIRL SCOUTS-SPIRIT OF NEBRASKA
BIG BROTHERS BIG SISTERS OF THE MIDLANDS
BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF THE MIDLANDS
SERTOMA INC
THE EXCHANGE CLUB OF OMAHA FOUNDATION
OMAHA JAYCEES FOUNDATION INC
GOODWILL SPECIALTY SERVICES INC
| Chamber Of Commerce · Name | GREATER OMAHA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE |
|---|---|
| Community Organizations · Total | 3,389 |
| Community Resource Links · Food Assistance | https://www.fns.usda.gov/snap/retailer-locator?location=Omaha+NE |
| Community Resource Links · Legal Aid | https://www.lsc.gov/about-lsc/what-legal-aid/get-legal-help?zip=68152 |
| Community Resource Links · Senior Services | https://eldercare.acl.gov/Public/Index.aspx?zip=68152 |
| Community Resource Links · Job Centers | https://www.careeronestop.org/LocalHelp/AmericanJobCenters/find-american-jo… |
| Community Resource Links · Substance Abuse | https://findtreatment.gov/?zip=68152 |
| Community Resource Links · Housing Assistance | https://www.hud.gov/program_offices/housing/sfh/hcc?searchZip=68152 |
Sources: IRS EO BMF · IRS EO BMF — full extraction by NTEE category · Federal agency locator URLs · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Dining & Nightlife
| Dining Scene · Full Service Restaurants | 475 |
|---|---|
| Dining Scene · Fast Food | 517 |
| Dining Scene · Bars | 187 |
| Dining Scene · Coffee Snacks | 155 |
Sources: Census CBP NAICS 722
Attractions
Notable nearby attractions and visitor destinations from federal/state tourism data.
Nearby (9)
RailsWest Railroad Museum
Union Pacific Railroad Museum
Great Plains Wing Museum
Steamboat Museum
DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge Visitor Center
Pacific Junction Museum
Mills County Museum
Wisecup's Farm Museum
Union Pacific Caboose
Attractions (15)
Nebraska Jewish Historical Society: Henry and Dorothy Riekes Museum
Fun-Plex
Meyers Stamp Center
Boys Town Hall of History
Omaha Home for the Boys Visitors Center and History Museum
Malcolm X Memorial Foundation
Joslyn Art Museum
Omaha Childrens Museum
Great Plains Black History Museum
General Crook House Museum
Black Americana Museum
El Museo Latino
Durham Museum
Kiewit Luminarium
Scott Aquarium
Other
Organizations (11)
MEXICAN AMERICAN HISTORICAL SOCIETY OF THE MIDLANDS
GYGAX MEMORIAL FUND INC
THE DURHAM MUSEUM
JOSLYN CASTLE AND GARDEN
FIRE FIGHTERS MEMORIAL FOUNDATION INC
VETERANS SUPPORT GROUP OF AMERICA INC
PATRIOTIC PRODUCTIONS INC
FLORENCE FUTURES
DESCENDANTS OF DEWITTY NE
NATIONAL SOCIETY DAUGHTERS OF COLONIAL WARS INC
OMAHA FIREFIGHTERS HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Clubs (11)
THE LOVELAND GARDEN CLUB
MAPLE VILLAGE COUNTRY CLUB INC
COUNTRY CLUB HILLS NEIGHBORHOOD ASSOCIATION INC
GARDEN CLUB OF OMAHA
MISSOURI VALLEY HUNT CLUB
OMAHA COUNTRY CLUB 69TH & COUNTRY CLUB RD
BROOKHILL COUNTRY CLUB
OMAHA WESTSIDE SWIM CLUB
RENEWED TOTAL FITNESS INC
OMAHA METRO TABLE TENNIS CLUB
COUNTRY CLUB HISTORIC DISTRICT INC
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| Community Engagement · Orgs Per 1000 Residents | 6.90 |
|---|---|
| Community Engagement · Churches Per 1000 Residents | 60.0% |
| Community Engagement · Engagement Level | engaged |
| Community Engagement · Total Orgs | 3,389 |
| Homelessness · State homelessness rate per 10K | 13.87 |
| Homelessness · Estimated homeless population | 678 |
| Environmental Orgs · Total count | 76 |
| Homeless Services · Total count | 3 |
| Legal Aid · Total count | 2 |
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 10 |
| Recovery Orgs · Total count | 4 |
| Senior Services · Total count | 68 |
| Senior Services · Total In Area | 68 |
| Youth Sports · Total count | 265 |
| Youth Sports · Total In Area | 265 |
Sources: HUD AHAR 2024 PIT Counts — state rate applied · IRS BMF NTEE C/D · IRS BMF keyword search · IRS BMF keyword · IRS BMF NTEE code match, city=Omaha