Nebraska homes are mostly wood-frame houses with drywall on studs, many with full basements that have poured concrete walls, plus a substantial stock of older brick and plaster homes, notably in Omaha and Lincoln. About three in ten units were built before 1960.

median year homes were built: 1976; median year homes were built
built in 2000 or later: 24.8%; built in 2000 or later
built before 1960: 31.1%; built before 1960
single-family homes: 75.3%; single-family homes
in buildings with 5+ units: 17.9%; in buildings with 5+ units
mobile homes: 2.6%; mobile homes

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year (tables B25035, B25034, B25024)

Common wall types

Wood-frame stud walls

Where: Postwar and newer houses across Omaha, Lincoln and suburbs; also much of rural Nebraska.

Mounting: Studs are typically 16 inches on center; lag mounts into studs. Brick-veneer exteriors do not affect interior mounting, because the interior wall is still stud and drywall.

Basement poured concrete or block walls

Where: Full basements are the norm in Omaha and common across the state and often double as storm shelters.

Mounting: Use concrete screws or sleeve anchors with a hammer drill. Many finished basements furr out the wall, so check what is behind the drywall; keep cables off damp walls and watch for moisture.

Solid brick and plaster

Where: Older neighborhoods in Omaha (including North Omaha), Lincoln and small towns.

Mounting: Anchor into brick faces or use toggle bolts and snap toggles for plaster; avoid mortar joints and locate framing before drilling.

Plaster on lath

Where: Houses built before about 1950, including bungalows and foursquares.

Mounting: Plaster is brittle and lath makes studs harder to find. Pre-drill slowly; mounts for larger TVs should reach studs.

Manufactured homes and apartments

Where: Manufactured homes are 2.6% of units; apartments are concentrated in Omaha and Lincoln.

Mounting: Manufactured homes have thin walls with framing that must be located. Apartments often use metal studs, which need toggle-style anchors.

Tips before you mount

Stud walls: studs are usually 16" on center. Lag the mount into at least two studs with 5/16" lag bolts, typically about 2.5" to 3" long. A full-motion arm puts far more leverage on the wall than a flat mount, so it needs studs or masonry and should never hang on drywall anchors alone.
Basement walls: for concrete or block, use 1/4" concrete screws or 3/8" sleeve anchors with a hammer drill and masonry bit, placing anchors in solid concrete or block face shells rather than mortar joints. If the wall is furred out, find the studs first.
Plaster and solid brick: use 3/8" toggle bolts or snap toggles in plaster when a stud is out of reach, and anchor into brick faces. Pre-drill slowly to avoid cracking.
Metal studs (common in apartments and some commercial-style walls): use snap toggles rated for the load, or ask the installer to add wood blocking behind the drywall.
Hiding wires: the National Electrical Code (NEC 400.12) does not allow a regular TV power cord to be concealed inside a wall. Use an in-wall rated recessed power kit, and choose low-voltage cable rated CL2 or CL3 for in-wall HDMI and speaker runs.
Basement media rooms: freeze-thaw cycles and clay soils can move foundation walls, so check for damp spots and cracks before anchoring. Leave a gap for airflow and avoid mounting on walls that sweat in humid summers.
Fireplaces: keep a TV out of the heat path above a firebox unless the TV maker's temperature limit allows it. For patios and decks, use outdoor-rated TVs and corrosion-resistant hardware that tolerates winters and summer storms.
Apartment and condo rules: ask the building about drilling limits and get the installer's certificate of insurance (COI) if required. Before work starts, tell the installer the wall type (studs, plaster, masonry or concrete), the TV size and weight, and the mount type. These change the anchors, labor time and price.

Sources: Census Reporter, ACS 2024 1-year: Nebraska (B25035, B25034, B25024) · Block Renovation: Planning a Home Addition in Omaha (older brick and masonry stock) · Block Renovation: Building a Custom Home in Omaha (basements and soils). General guidance only — your installer will confirm the right method for your wall.