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Best Overall Cities in Nebraska

3 cities ranked · Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions.

Top Cities in Nebraska

  1. #1
    A

    Grand Island

    Best Overall Cities score 81 · MoveScore 81

  2. #2
    B

    Omaha

    Best Overall Cities score 79 · MoveScore 79

  3. #3
    C

    Lincoln

    Best Overall Cities score 68 · MoveScore 68

Other Nebraska Rankings

Best for Safety in Nebraska

Lowest crime rates per FBI UCR — best for families sensitive to violent and property crime.

Best for Water Quality in Nebraska

Cleanest drinking water per EPA SDWIS — fewest violations, highest safety scores.

Best for Air Quality in Nebraska

Cleanest air per EPA AQS — lowest median AQI and fewest unhealthy days.

Best for Public Schools in Nebraska

Strongest public school performance per NCES/EDFacts — highest average proficiency.

Best Fiscal Health in Nebraska

Strongest municipal fiscal health per Census ASPEP — sustainable per-capita spending.

Best for Hospital Care in Nebraska

Highest-rated hospitals per CMS HCAHPS — best patient experience scores.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which city in Nebraska ranks highest for best overall cities?

Grand Island, NE ranks #1 in Nebraska for best overall cities with a sub-score of 81/100 (MoveScore 81, grade A).

How many cities in Nebraska are compared?

3 Nebraska cities have enough federal data for this ranking. Cities need at least three of six sub-scores for inclusion.

How is this ranking calculated?

Highest MoveScore composite — safest overall balance of all six livability dimensions. Sub-scores are normalized to 0-100 and the highest scores rank first.

Sources: FBI UCR, EPA, NCES, Census ASPEP, CMS HCAHPS
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Nebraska-specific ranking using the composite MoveScore, normalized to 0-100. Cities need at least three federal sub-scores to be included.