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Papillion, NE


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Papillion, Nebraska

Introduction to Papillion, Nebraska

Papillion, Nebraska, in Sarpy county, is 9 miles SW of Omaha, Nebraska. The city is part of the Omaha metropolitan statistical area. About 16,363 people live in Papillion.

Papillion History

Named after the Papillion Creek, the town is often referred to as Papio. It is one of the last remaining frontier towns built in the model of 19th century Paris. Papillion was recently voted the sixth best place to live in the United States of America by the Money Magazine.

Papillion and nearby Attractions

  • John Sautter House
  • Halleck Park
  • Papio Bay Aquatic Park
  • Papillion Family History Center

Things To Do In Papillion

Papillion has a large number of recreational facilities. One can spend their leisure at the Papio Fun Park, Monarch Field or at E. A. Fricke Field. The John Sautter House and the Papillion Family History Center provides insight into the social and cultural history of the city. The city hosts Papillion Days every year.

Papillion Transportation

Eppley Airfield Airport offers air transportation facilities.

Papillion Higher Education

Bellevue University, Creighton University, Iowa Western Community College and Metropolitan Community College are all nearby.

High Points

Papillion strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyPapillion Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyPapillion College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 1%trophyPapillion People in Middle Class or Better
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 2%trophyPapillion Well-Paid Single Men
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyPapillion Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyPapillion Well-Paid Single Women
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 10%Papillion Racial Diversity
Low Property Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 18%Papillion Low Property Crime
Low Violent Crime
(vs. Peers)		Top 19%Papillion Low Violent Crime

Comparative Profile of Papillion, NE

Comparing Papillion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men710
Male Share of the Population78
Well-Paid Single Women710
Children Under 5 Years Old57
Racial Diversity510
Female Share of the Population43
Age of the Population32
Senior Citizens21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married910
Average Household Size910

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better910
College Educated Adults910
Median Family Income910

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home99
Short Commute Times84
Walking and Biking to Work67
Public Transportation Use28

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built910
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals68
Affordability of Rents41
Affordability of Property Taxes31
People Living Alone21
Seasonal and Vacation Housing12

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime97
Low Violent Crime96

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