// CITY_ASSESSMENT
How smart is Omaha?
Omaha scores 63.7% against the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework in 2026 — ranked #132 of 388 cities assessed, with every finding traceable to a public source.
Smart score
63.7%
Rank
#132 / 388
Criteria present
41 / 86
Evidence coverage
80.2%
Omaha's smart city score by area
4 present · 8 partial · 0 absent · 3 not assessed
8 present · 3 partial · 0 absent · 1 not assessed
4 present · 6 partial · 0 absent · 3 not assessed
2 present · 5 partial · 1 absent · 3 not assessed
10 present · 1 partial · 1 absent · 1 not assessed
5 present · 2 partial · 1 absent
8 present · 3 partial · 1 absent · 2 not assessed
Where Omaha is strong
- ▸Public Transport & Real-Time Information
- ▸Health & Digital Health
- ▸Education & Digital Skills
- ▸Culture, Tourism & Recreation
- ▸Active & Shared Mobility
Where the gaps are
- ▸Solid Waste & Circular Economy
- ▸Climate Action & Emissions
- ▸Connectivity & ICT Infrastructure
- ▸Water & Sanitation
- ▸Innovation & Economic Development
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/Active & Shared Mobility · Bike / e-scooter sharing scheme
Heartland Bike Share operates in Omaha, providing 400 pedal-assist ebikes across 80 stations covering 125 square miles, available 24/7/365. A scooter pilot program was also mentioned in a URL, but its page text was unavailable.
https://heartlandbikeshare.org/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 will serve as a strategic roadmap to build climate resilience and guide sustainable future solutions.
https://www.omacap.org/About this assessment
Omaha was assessed against the 86 criteria of the UN ISO-aligned smart city framework on 2026-09-03 by AI agents gathering evidence from official public sources. Each criterion is marked present, partial or absent, and every finding links to where it was found. Scores refresh continuously as cities publish new evidence.