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About
Life in Papillion
Papillion is the seat of Sarpy County, just south of Omaha, and it's one of the area's steadiest family suburbs. The median household income is $111,679, about 38% above the national median, while the median home value of $311,000 sits a bit below the national figure, so incomes stretch a long way. About 74% of households own their home, and rent averages $1,269 a month.
Papillion at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.3%
Foreign-Born
5.9%
Broadband Internet
95.3%
of households
Population Growth
-0.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics5.9% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Papillion: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Papillion, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (34.6%), and 4.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.4%
of residents
65 and Older
16.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
31.7%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
22.3%
of households
Married Couples
62.0%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.58
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 18% above NE average
Rent, home values, and income in Papillion
In Papillion, rent runs 18% above the NE average, and home values are 30% above the NE average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
41.3%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
19.3%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
91.9
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,445
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
73.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1991
median year built
Vacant Homes
2.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $412,736 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for NE
Unemployment in Papillion and typical pay across the metro area
Unemployment in Papillion is close to the NE average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Papillion Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Median Salary by Occupation · metro area
Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro area
Commute23 min avg
How Papillion residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Papillion, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 13 mi
Eppley Airfield (OMA)
Medium hub2.6M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 86% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Papillion runs 86% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
47.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
663.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Papillion Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
83.6 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Sarpy County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Sarpy County, which includes Papillion, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | High Wind | None reported |
| 2024 | 18 | Thunderstorm Wind | $15.0M |
| 2023 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 8 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2021 | 12 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2020 | 10 | Thunderstorm Wind | Not estimated |
| 2019 | 10 | Flood | $420.0M |
| 2018 | 13 | Winter Weather | None reported |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
0 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Sarpy County, county-wide
Air Quality32 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Sarpy County, which includes Papillion, is typically good — 278 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
32
Good Days
278
per year
Moderate Days
74
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Sarpy County, county-wide
Climate83°F summers, 16°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Papillion has warm summers (avg high 83°F) and very cold winters (avg low 16°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
62°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
83°/64°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
64°/41°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
36°/16°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
32.6"
Annual Snowfall
36.4"
Hot Days/Year
18
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
134
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
97
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 13°F | 0.92" |
| Feb | 37°F | 17°F | 1.16" |
| Mar | 50°F | 28°F | 1.82" |
| Apr | 63°F | 39°F | 3.45" |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 4.82" |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 4.97" |
| Jul | 86°F | 67°F | 3.69" |
| Aug | 83°F | 63°F | 3.95" |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 3.13" |
| Oct | 65°F | 41°F | 2.47" |
| Nov | 49°F | 29°F | 1.35" |
| Dec | 37°F | 18°F | 1.34" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 4.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Papillion
Papillion has 1 hospital, averaging 4.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.0%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
4.0 / 5
CHI Health Midlands
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
CHI Health Bergan Mercy
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Omaha
Bellevue Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.4 mi away · Bellevue
Nebraska Orthopaedic Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.6 mi away · Omaha
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Papillion
Papillion's student/teacher ratio is 15.5:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 47.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
12
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
47.9%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Papillion (within 15 miles)
University of Nebraska at Omaha
8.1 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 11,488 students · in-state tuition $9,232 · 52% graduate · median earnings $59,749 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 10,220 students · in-state tuition $10,053 · 54% graduate · median earnings $65,909 (10 yrs after entry)
Metropolitan Community College Area
12.4 mi awayPublic · 2-year · 8,775 students · in-state tuition $3,420 · 21% graduate · median earnings $46,353 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 4,348 students · in-state tuition $50,960 · 79% graduate · median earnings $80,642 (10 yrs after entry)
University of Nebraska Medical Center
8.8 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 938 students · 94% graduate · median earnings $81,009 (10 yrs after entry)
Nebraska Methodist College of Nursing & Allied Health
8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 781 students · in-state tuition $18,071 · 75% graduate · median earnings $70,914 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail, 11 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Papillion
Papillion has 2 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail (11 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lewis & Clark National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
11 mi awayHomestead National Historical Park
National Historical Park
72 mi awayPublic Libraries in Papillion
Sump Memorial Library
222 North Jefferson, Papillion
Papillion Landing Digital Library
1046 W. Lincoln St., Papillion
Cities Near Papillion
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Papillion FAQ
Is Papillion, Nebraska affordable?⌄
Papillion's median rent is $1,269/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $111,679/year. Median home value is $311,000.
Is Papillion, Nebraska safe?⌄
Papillion's violent crime rate was 48 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 663 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Papillion, Nebraska?⌄
Papillion has an unemployment rate of 2.9%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Papillion, Nebraska?⌄
The cost of living in Papillion is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,269/month and median household income is $111,679/year. The median home value is $311,000. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Papillion, Nebraska?⌄
The average commute in Papillion is 23 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from