City assessment
How smart is Omaha?
Omaha scores 72.1% against the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework in 2026, ranked #129 of 386 by smart reach and #136 on the evidence alone, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Each criterion counts in full where the evidence shows it present, half where partial and nothing where absent, weighted by its category. 11 of 86 are not yet assessed and count as nothing until a finding is made either way. Last assessed 22 Oct 2026.
Smart reach rank
#129 / 386
Smart score
72.1%
Evidenced rank
#136 / 387
Criteria present
50 / 86
Evidence coverage
86%
Omaha's smart city score by area
4 present · 8 partial · 0 absent · 3 not yet assessed
10 present · 2 partial · 0 absent
8 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 3 not yet assessed
4 present · 6 partial · 0 absent · 1 not yet assessed
10 present · 1 partial · 1 absent · 1 not yet assessed
5 present · 2 partial · 0 absent · 1 not yet assessed
9 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 2 not yet assessed
Where Omaha is strong
- ▸Public Transport & Real-Time Information
- ▸Air Quality & Monitoring
- ▸Health & Digital Health
- ▸Education & Digital Skills
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
Where the evidence shows gaps
- ▸Public Safety & Emergency · 1 absent, 1 partial
- ▸Open Data & Transparency · 3 partial
- ▸Urban Data Platform & Digital Twin · 2 partial
- ▸Green Space & Biodiversity · 2 partial
- ▸Housing & Urban Planning · 2 partial
Not yet assessed
11 of 86 criteria have no finding yet, either way. They count as nothing in the score until one is made, and they are not gaps.
- Climate Action & Emissions2 of 3
- Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure2 of 4
- Climate Adaptation & Heat1 of 3
- Digital Government Services1 of 4
- Energy & Smart Grid1 of 4
- Governance & Smart-City Operating Model1 of 4
- Inclusion & Civic Participation1 of 3
- Innovation & Economic Development1 of 4
- Solid Waste & Circular Economy1 of 4
Evidence highlights
Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure · Fibre / high-speed broadband coverage
Fiber internet and high-speed broadband services are available in Omaha, with providers like ALLO offering 100% direct fiber and CenturyLink providing fiber internet with speeds up to 940 Mbps, though availability may be limited in some areas.
https://centurylink.net/Energy & Smart Grid · Smart energy metering
The Omaha Public Power District (OPPD) Board of Directors discussed updating their meter opt-out rate to align with plans for smart meters, indicating a roll-out or existing presence of smart metering technology.
https://www.oppdcommunityconnect.com/ratesClimate Action & Emissions · Climate action plan
The City of Omaha is developing a "Climate Action and Resilience Plan" which is described as a strategic roadmap to build climate resilience and strive for a more sustainable future.
https://omacap.org/Water & Sanitation · Water-quality monitoring data
The Metropolitan Utilities District (M.U.D.) publishes a water quality report, as evidenced by a PDF link to a "2024_Water_Quality_Report_Web.pdf" on their website.
https://www.mudomaha.com/your-water/water-qualityAbout this assessment
Omaha was assessed against the 86 criteria of the ISO 37120-series aligned smart city framework on 22 Oct 2026 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, or left not yet assessed, and every finding links to where it was found. Cities are re-assessed in runs, not continuously: the latest finished on 24 Oct 2026.