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    Greenest Neighborhoods in Nebraska (2026 Rankings)

    Clean air is a hallmark of green, healthy communities. We ranked 25 neighborhoods in Nebraska by Air Quality Index (AQI) to identify the greenest areas. An AQI under 50 is considered "Good" for health.

    SidneyNE
    Kurby Score: 61
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 22
    Home Value: $121,500
    Population: 6,407
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 22
    RalstonNE
    Kurby Score: 61
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 22
    Home Value: $201,800
    Population: 6,462
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 22
    SchuylerNE
    Kurby Score: 61
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 22
    Home Value: $99,200
    Population: 6,516
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 22
    4
    BellevueNE
    Kurby Score: 73
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 22
    Home Value: $211,500
    Population: 63,336
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 22
    5
    PlattsmouthNE
    Kurby Score: 61
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 22
    Home Value: $156,900
    Population: 6,585
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 22
    6
    OmahaNE
    Kurby Score: 66
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 23
    Home Value: $210,000
    Population: 486,051
    Walk Score: 95/100
    AQI: 23
    7
    LincolnNE
    Kurby Score: 70
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 25
    Home Value: $210,000
    Population: 291,082
    Walk Score: 98/100
    AQI: 25
    8
    North PlatteNE
    Kurby Score: 71
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 39
    Home Value: $152,500
    Population: 23,309
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    9
    South Sioux CityNE
    Kurby Score: 71
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 39
    Home Value: $151,200
    Population: 13,835
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    10
    Nebraska CityNE
    Kurby Score: 61
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 39
    Home Value: $143,900
    Population: 7,257
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    11
    BlairNE
    Kurby Score: 61
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 39
    Home Value: $199,700
    Population: 7,813
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    12
    FremontNE
    Kurby Score: 71
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 39
    Home Value: $174,000
    Population: 27,230
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    13
    YorkNE
    Kurby Score: 61
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 39
    Home Value: $157,900
    Population: 8,101
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    14
    AllianceNE
    Kurby Score: 61
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 39
    Home Value: $157,800
    Population: 8,118
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    15
    HastingsNE
    Kurby Score: 71
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 39
    Home Value: $156,400
    Population: 25,098
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    16
    La VistaNE
    Kurby Score: 71
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 39
    Home Value: $222,900
    Population: 16,713
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    17
    GretnaNE
    Kurby Score: 71
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 39
    Home Value: $286,600
    Population: 9,019
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    18
    Grand IslandNE
    Kurby Score: 72
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 39
    Home Value: $183,700
    Population: 52,822
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    19
    NorfolkNE
    Kurby Score: 71
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 39
    Home Value: $192,300
    Population: 25,883
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    20
    ScottsbluffNE
    Kurby Score: 72
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 39
    Home Value: $131,400
    Population: 14,454
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    21
    GeringNE
    Kurby Score: 61
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 39
    Home Value: $162,800
    Population: 8,582
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    22
    PapillionNE
    Kurby Score: 71
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 39
    Home Value: $269,600
    Population: 24,016
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    23
    BeatriceNE
    Kurby Score: 71
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 39
    Home Value: $141,900
    Population: 12,237
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    24
    LexingtonNE
    Kurby Score: 71
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 39
    Home Value: $131,700
    Population: 10,662
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39
    25
    Chalco CDPChalco CDP, NE
    Kurby Score: 72
    Air Quality (AQI): AQI 39
    Home Value: $205,200
    Population: 10,457
    Walk Score: 0/100
    AQI: 39

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