The Town FilesSarpy County, Nebraska
197,389 people. The median home is worth $314,100 (typical Nebraska town: $154,800) and the median household earns $103,321.
Towns in Sarpy County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bellevue | 64,176 | $247,000 | $85,462 | 36.3 |
| Papillion | 24,159 | $311,000 | $111,679 | 41.1 |
| La Vista | 16,746 | $260,900 | $81,961 | 33.5 |
| Chalco | 11,064 | $238,600 | $85,672 | 34.4 |
| Offutt AFB | 5,363 | — | $72,500 | 24.6 |
| Gretna | 5,083 | $341,600 | $123,992 | 36.3 |
People and housing
| Sarpy County | Typical Nebraska town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $314,100 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $1,334 | $818 |
| Median household income | $103,321 | $66,320 |
| Median age | 35.7 | 39.5 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 42.6% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 5.6% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
80,883 jobs in 2024, average pay $58,661 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 644 storm events in Sarpy County from 1996 to 2026, with 3 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Sarpy County has been included in 25 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | DR-4868: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| October 21, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4838: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4808: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 23, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4641: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes |
| September 6, 2021 | Severe Storm | DR-4616: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds |
| April 4, 2020 | Biological | DR-4521: Covid-19 Pandemic |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).