City profile
Chalco, NE
Sarpy County · Population 10,595
Chalco is a town in Sarpy County, NE with about 10,595 residents and a typical home value near $239,000. It is 12 miles from Omaha, NE, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
25°F
Summer avg
77°F
Sunny days / yr
215
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$238,600
Typical monthly housing
$1,602
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
88
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.54%
- State income tax (top)
- 5.2%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.97%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 84/100
Top hazards: Tornado, Hail, Strong wind
Nearest major airport
15 mi to Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 44% Democratic / 55% Republican
Community
Population
10,595
Black population
0.5%
County
Sarpy County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: hail, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 10,595 residents
- Typical home value about $239,000
- 12 miles from Omaha, NE
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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