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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
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.
Papillion strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):
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| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 1% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 2% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 3% | ![]() ![]() |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Low Property Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Low Violent Crime (vs. Peers) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Comparing Papillion to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):
Ratings range from
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| Short Commute Times | ![]() | ![]() |
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| Low Violent Crime | ![]() | ![]() |
| Papillion Colleges Papillion colleges and trade schools. |
| Papillion Graduate Schools Papillion Graduate and Business Schools |
| Papillion Mortgage Papillion property, mortgage, and real estate. |
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