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Living in
Chalco.
Chalco is an unincorporated community in Sarpy County, NE. It has no city government: the county runs it, and the Census counts it as its own place.
About
Life in Chalco
Chalco is a community of 10,625 people in Nebraska. The median household income is $85,672, median rent runs about $1,195 per month, and median home values are around $238,600. Unemployment is low at 2.6%, suggesting a relatively healthy local job market.
Chalco at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
34.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
4.8%
Foreign-Born
4.0%
Broadband Internet
99.1%
of households
Population Growth
-3.0%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.0% foreign-born, most often from Cuba
Who lives in Chalco: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Chalco, the largest foreign-born group is from Cuba (44.4%), and 1.0% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.5%
of residents
65 and Older
10.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.4%
of households
Married Couples
46.6%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.35
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 11% above NE average
Rent, home values, and income in Chalco
In Chalco, rent runs 11% above the NE average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
50.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
17.6%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$4,052
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
68.5%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Vacant Homes
0.0%
of housing units
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NE
Unemployment in Chalco and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Sarpy County, which includes Chalco, is close to the NE average.
Unemployment rate
Chalco: Sarpy County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Sarpy County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Chalco Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area
Commute20.1 min avg
How Chalco residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Chalco, most residents drive alone to work (83%), and 87% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Medium hub2.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 95% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in the area policed by the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office, which covers Chalco, runs 95% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
16.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
517.5
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Policed by Sarpy County Sheriff's Office (county-wide rate)
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
83.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sarpy County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sarpy County, which includes Chalco, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15.0M |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 10 | Flood | $420.0M |
| 2018 | 13 | Winter Weather | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Sarpy County, county-wide
Air Quality32 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sarpy County, which includes Chalco, is typically good — 278 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
32
Good Days
278
per year
Moderate Days
74
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Sarpy County, county-wide
Climate84°F summers, 17°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Chalco has warm summers (avg high 84°F) and very cold winters (avg low 17°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
61°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
84°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
35°/17°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
32.8"
Annual Snowfall
36.4"
Hot Days/Year
26
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
136
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 14°F | 0.89" |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 1.18" |
| Mar | 50°F | 28°F | 1.94" |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 3.28" |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.99" |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 5.37" |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.48" |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 3.83" |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 2.92" |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 2.56" |
| Nov | 49°F | 29°F | 1.35" |
| Dec | 37°F | 19°F | 1.38" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Chalco
Uninsured
4.4%
of residents
No hospitals inside Chalco's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 3.4 mi away · Omaha
CHI Health Lakeside
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4 mi away · Omaha
Boys Town National Research Hospital
Childrens · 4.7 mi away · Boys Town
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education37.0% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Chalco
Public Schools
0
none inside city limits; students attend nearby district schools
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
37.0%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Chalco (within 15 miles)
University of Nebraska at Omaha
9 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 11,488 students · in-state tuition $9,232 · 52% graduate · median earnings $59,749 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,220 students · in-state tuition $10,053 · 54% graduate · median earnings $65,909 (10 yrs after entry)
Metropolitan Community College Area
13.3 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,775 students · in-state tuition $3,420 · 21% graduate · median earnings $46,353 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,348 students · in-state tuition $50,960 · 79% graduate · median earnings $80,642 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Nebraska Medical Center
10.4 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 938 students · 94% graduate · median earnings $81,009 (10 yrs after entry)
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
7.7 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 781 students · in-state tuition $18,071 · 75% graduate · median earnings $70,914 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 13 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Chalco
Chalco has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (13 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
13 mi awayHomestead National Historical Park
National Historical Park
72 mi awayCities Near Chalco
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Chalco?
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Chalco FAQ
Is Chalco, Nebraska affordable?⌄
Chalco's median rent is $1,195/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $85,672/year. Median home value is $238,600.
Is Chalco, Nebraska safe?⌄
Chalco is policed by the Sarpy County Sheriff's Office, whose violent crime rate across its service area was 17 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 518 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Chalco, Nebraska?⌄
Sarpy County, which includes Chalco, has an unemployment rate of 2.8%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Chalco, Nebraska?⌄
The cost of living in Chalco is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,195/month and median household income is $85,672/year. The median home value is $238,600. About 50% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Chalco, Nebraska?⌄
The average commute in Chalco is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from