City safety & data profile

PapillionNE

Papillion, NE is a 20K-resident city in Sarpy County with a median household income of $111,679.

Sarpy County, Nebraska. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Papillion, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Papillion has a population larger than 43% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $311,000, and 1 hospital serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-20

20K
Population
Top 57%
By size
$111,679
Median income
$311,000
Median home
5.3%
Poverty rate

The read on Papillion

Papillion posts a median household income higher than 78% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 1 hospital serves the Papillion area.

Top 22%
by median income, US cities
1
hospital in & near Papillion

Where Papillion income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$111,679 Top 22% higher than 78% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). This entry sits in this band. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NE $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Papillion, NE beyond the headline numbers

Papillion sits inside Sarpy County, Nebraska, at roughly 41.15°N, -96.04°W. Population 19,510, $111,679 median household income. Median home value $311,000, median rent $1,269. Poverty rate 5.3%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Papillion's highest-prevalence health measure is obesity at 35%, then short sleep duration at 32.1%. 1 hospital in/around Papillion, 4/5 avg rating, 1 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Papillion from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
19,510
Papillion
Median Income
$111,679
+64% vs avg
Median Home Value
$311,000
+37% vs avg
Median Age
41.1
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Sarpy County) - Papillion's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
197K+21%
Median Income
$103,321+48%
Median Home Value
$314,100+93%
Poverty Rate
5.6%-15%
Unemployment
2.5%-53%

Economics

Economics indicators for Papillion, NE
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,269/mo
Poverty Rate
5.3% -63% vs avg
Unemployment 3.1%
Bachelor's Degree+ 47.9%
Work From Home 15%
Public Transit 0.1%

Population

White 85.5%
African American 3.9%
Asian 1.1%
Two or More Ethnicities 0.9%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Obesity
35%
Short Sleep Duration
32.1%
High Blood Pressure
31.6%
Physical Inactivity
20.2%
Binge Drinking
17.6%
Frequent Mental Distress
12.8%
Current Smoking
10.3%
Frequent Physical Distress
10%
Diabetes
9.7%
Current Asthma
8.7%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 72.3%
Annual Checkup 78.2%

Other Measures

Lack of Health Insurance
6.4%
Coronary Heart Disease
5%
Stroke
2.6%

Hospitals 1 total

Rating Distribution
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0
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0
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0
Average Rating
4/5
Total Hospitals
1
With ER
1
CHI HEALTH MIDLANDS
PAPILLION · Acute Care Hospitals · ER
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Papillion, NE? ▼
Papillion, NE has a population of 19,510 people, located in Sarpy County, Nebraska.
What is the median household income in Papillion? ▼
The median household income in Papillion, NE is $111,679 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 5.3%.
What is the median home value in Papillion? ▼
The median home value in Papillion, NE is $311,000. Median rent is $1,269/month.
What are the top health concerns in Papillion? ▼
The top health indicators in Papillion include Obesity (35%), Short Sleep Duration (32.1%), High Blood Pressure (31.6%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Papillion? ▼
Papillion has 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. 1 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Papillion? ▼
The median age in Papillion, NE is 41.1 years. 47.9% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Papillion, NE is located in Sarpy County, Nebraska. With a population of 20K and a $111,679 median household income, the community faces health challenges including obesity and short sleep duration. Residents have access to 1 hospital with an average rating of 4/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Papillion area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Using Papillion's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

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Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Sarpy County) where that is the smallest published unit.

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