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Is Papillion a Good Place to Live? Papillion, Nebraska: cost of living, crime, schools and rankings
Papillion ranks #87 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #17 of 208 small cities and #1 of 20 in Nebraska. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (48 per 100,000, #7 of 174) and high graduation rates (95%, #22 of 191), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
Papillion by the numbers
The measures people check first, each with Papillion's rank among the tracked cities and the US figure (or the similar-size median where there is no national figure).
What is the cost of living in Papillion?
Papillion's cost of living index is 91.9, 8% below the US level of 100 and #310 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,269/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $411,607, 47% above the typical Nebraska home ($280,673).
| Measure | Papillion | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cost of living indexBEA Regional Price Parities, metro area · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size 92.6 · US 100 | 91.9#310 of 1,308 | 90.1 | 92.6 | 100 |
| Typical home valueZillow Home Value Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $305,499 · US $368,697 | $411,607#651 of 1,187 | $280,673 | $305,499 | $368,697 |
| Typical asking rentZillow Observed Rent Index · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,536/mo · US $1,948/mo | $1,704/mo#508 of 1,115 | — | $1,536/mo | $1,948/mo |
| Median home value (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $261,400 | $311,000#569 of 1,309 | — | $261,400 | — |
| Median rent (Census)Census ACS · rank 1 = cheapestSimilar-size $1,178/mo | $1,269/mo#503 of 1,309 | — | $1,178/mo | — |
| Home value to incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.5x | 2.8x#109 of 1,309 | — | 3.5x | — |
| Rent as a share of incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 19.9% | 13.6%#27 of 1,309 | — | 19.9% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. Zillow figures track homes and rentals on the market now; Census figures are survey medians of all homes and leases, so the two differ.
Papillion housing market · August
Typical home value is a monthly index of homes in the middle third of the market; the Census figures above are survey medians and will differ. Source in the data sources list below. Papillion is in the Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA metro.
Nebraska housing market →Is Papillion safe?
Papillion recorded 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 85% below the US rate of 328 and 78% below Nebraska's 218. That ranks #23 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #7 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Papillion Police Department. Property crime runs 663 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
| Measure | Papillion | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 258 · US 328 | 48#23 of 1,085 | 218 | 258 | 328 |
| Property crime per 100,000FBI Crime Data Explorer · rank 1 = safestSimilar-size 1,540 · US 1,548 | 663#74 of 1,085 | 1,379 | 1,540 | 1,548 |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. City rates come from each police agency's report to the FBI and are not strictly comparable across agencies.
What do people earn in Papillion?
The median household in Papillion earns $111,679, 34% above the US figure of $83,163 and 46% above Nebraska ($76,376). Unemployment is 2.9% (US 4.3%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
| Measure | Papillion | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household incomeCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size $71,675 · US $83,163 | $111,679#221 of 1,312 | $76,376 | $71,675 | $83,163 |
| Unemployment rateBLS LAUS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 3.7% · US 4.3% | 2.9%#73 of 1,058 | 3% | 3.7% | 4.3% |
| Poverty rateCensus ACS · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 13% | 5.3%#120 of 1,312 | — | 13% | — |
| Population growth, one yearCensus population estimates · rank 1 = fastestSimilar-size +0.2% · US +0.5% | -0.1%#723 of 1,132 | +0.6% | +0.2% | +0.5% |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure.
Who lives in Papillion?
The median resident of Papillion is 41.1 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 47.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #298 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 73.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
| Measure | Papillion | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median ageCensus ACSSimilar-size 37.3 | 41.1 | 37.3 | — |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 32.5% | 47.9%#298 of 1,312 | 32.5% | — |
| Homes lived in by their ownerCensus ACSSimilar-size 62.3% | 73.9% | 62.3% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure.
How are Papillion's schools and health?
Papillion's 14 public schools graduate 95% of students in four years (Nebraska 87.1%), with 15.5 students per teacher and $13,311 spent per pupil. 35% of adults are obese and 9.7% have diabetes, against similar-size city medians of 35.6% and 11.5%.
| Measure | Papillion | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| High school graduation rateDepartment of Education EDFacts · rank 1 = highestSimilar-size 89% | 95%#68 of 1,063 | 87.1% | 89% | — |
| Students per teacherNCES Common Core of Data · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 14.9 | 15.5#546 of 1,188 | — | 14.9 | — |
| Spending per pupilNCES school finance survey · rank 1 = mostSimilar-size $13,509 | $13,311#792 of 1,188 | — | $13,509 | — |
| Adult obesityCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 35.6% | 35%#770 of 1,311 | — | 35.6% | — |
| Adult diabetesCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 11.5% | 9.7%#339 of 1,311 | — | 11.5% | — |
| Adults with frequent mental distressCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 17.3% | 12.8%#48 of 1,311 | — | 17.3% | — |
| Adults without health insuranceCDC PLACES · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 9.2% | 6.4%#186 of 1,311 | — | 9.2% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. 8,011 students are enrolled in Papillion's public schools.
What are the commute and weather like in Papillion?
The average commute in Papillion is 23 minutes (Nebraska 19.9); 0.1% of workers take transit and 15% work from home. On the EPA's walkability index Papillion scores 9.3 of 20 (below average walkable), #777 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). Summers average 73.6°F and winters 25.7°F, with 33.1 inches of precipitation a year.
| Measure | Papillion | NebraskaNE | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average commuteCensus ACS · rank 1 = shortestSimilar-size 21.5 min | 23 min#599 of 1,312 | 19.9 min | 21.5 min | — |
| Commutes of an hour or moreCensus ACS · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 4.6% | 4.4%#469 of 1,312 | 4% | 4.6% | — |
| Drive alone to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 75.7% | 77.7% | 75.8% | 75.7% | — |
| Take transit to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.5% | — |
| Walk to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 1.6% | 0.5% | 2.6% | 1.6% | — |
| Bike to workCensus ACSSimilar-size 0.2% | 0% | 0.4% | 0.2% | — |
| Work from homeCensus ACSSimilar-size 10% | 15% | 9.7% | 10% | — |
| Walkability index (1 to 20)EPA National Walkability Index · rank 1 = most walkableSimilar-size 8.8 | 9.3#777 of 1,312 | — | 8.8 | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). Nebraska is the statewide figure. — means our sources have no statewide or national figure for that measure. The walkability index is the EPA's, averaged over the city's neighborhoods by population.
| Month | Average high (°F) | Average low (°F) | Precipitation (inches) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32.3 | 12.7 | 0.9 |
| Feb | 37.2 | 16.7 | 1.2 |
| Mar | 50.3 | 27.8 | 1.8 |
| Apr | 62.6 | 39 | 3.5 |
| May | 72.2 | 51.2 | 4.8 |
| Jun | 80.8 | 62 | 5 |
| Jul | 85.5 | 66.7 | 3.7 |
| Aug | 83.3 | 63.4 | 4 |
| Sep | 76.9 | 54.3 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 64.7 | 41.2 | 2.5 |
| Nov | 49.1 | 28.7 | 1.4 |
| Dec | 37.1 | 18.2 | 1.3 |
Top: average low to average high, °F. Bottom: precipitation, inches. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Springfield 7e.
| Measure | Papillion | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average temperatureNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 56.3°F | 50.6°F | 56.3°F | — |
| Summer average (Jun–Aug)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 76.3°F | 73.6°F | 76.3°F | — |
| Winter average (Dec–Feb)NOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 36.7°F | 25.7°F | 36.7°F | — |
| Precipitation a yearNOAA climate normalsSimilar-size 43.2 in | 33.1 in | 43.2 in | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. NOAA 30-year climate normals at Springfield 7e.
What are the air quality and natural hazard risks in Papillion?
Sarpy County's air had a median air quality index of 32, and 79% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles. Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Sarpy County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, hail, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 62% of US counties.
| Measure | Papillion | Similar-size cities | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median air quality index (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = cleanestSimilar-size 41 | 32#85 of 1,138 | 41 | — |
| Unhealthy air days a year (county)EPA Air Quality System · rank 1 = fewestSimilar-size 1 | 1#309 of 1,138 | 1 | — |
| Yearly hazard losses, share of building value (county)FEMA National Risk Index · rank 1 = lowestSimilar-size 0.14% | 0.13%#517 of 1,312 | 0.14% | — |
Rank is among the tracked cities with data for that measure. Similar-size cities are the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track (median). — means our sources have no national figure for that measure. County figures for Sarpy County: the EPA measures air at monitors and FEMA estimates hazard losses by county, not by city.
Natural hazard losses, Sarpy County
| Hazard | Yearly loss | Higher than |
|---|---|---|
| Tornado | 0.031% | 99% of counties |
| Hail | 0.014% | 90% of counties |
| Ice storm | 0.0027% | 80% of counties |
| Strong wind | 0.0046% | 73% of counties |
| Wildfire | 0.0019% | 66% of counties |
| Inland flooding | 0.063% | 26% of counties |
FEMA National Risk Index: expected yearly building losses from each hazard as a share of the county's building value, compared with every US county exposed to that hazard. Loss rates, unlike FEMA's risk ratings, do not rise just because a county has more property.
How does Papillion compare with similar-size cities?
Papillion is one of 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track and ranks #17 of them on overall score. The table sets it beside the 8 cities in other states closest to its population of 25,244.
| City | Rank | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion, NEPop. 25,244 | #87 | 68.8 | $111,679 | $1,269/mo | 48 | 23 min |
| Brandon, MSPop. 25,542 | #253 | 63.2 | $92,783 | $1,382/mo | 50 | 27.6 min |
| Yukon, OKPop. 25,529 | #504 | 58.0 | $75,273 | $1,274/mo | 293 | 22.8 min |
| Ottumwa, IAPop. 25,430 | #910 | 51.6 | $61,103 | $921/mo | 272 | 17.8 min |
| Dickinson, NDPop. 25,357 | #274 | 62.7 | $82,696 | $957/mo | 183 | 16.4 min |
| Newport, RIPop. 24,874 | #275 | 62.7 | $86,313 | $1,698/mo | 194 | 18.9 min |
| Terrytown, LAPop. 24,726 | #1304 | 36.0 | $51,718 | $1,135/mo | no data | 27.1 min |
| Middletown, DEPop. 24,661 | #198 | 64.5 | $112,831 | $1,583/mo | 186 | 30 min |
| Auburn, MEPop. 24,602 | #586 | 56.9 | $66,647 | $1,041/mo | 232 | 21.7 min |
Rank is overall rank of 1,312. Income is median household income; rent is Census median rent; violent crime is per 100,000 residents as reported to the FBI ("no data" and "incomplete" are explained on each city's page).
How does Papillion compare with the rest of Nebraska?
Papillion ranks #1 of the 20 Nebraska cities we track, with a score of 68.8 against Nebraska's statewide 71.1. Its households earn 46% above the Nebraska median. Violent crime is 78% below the statewide rate. Homes are 47% above the typical Nebraska home.
| City | Rank in NE | Score | Income | Rent | Violent crime |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Papillion, NEPop. 25,244 | #1 | 68.8 | $111,679 | $1,269/mo | 48 |
| Gretna, NEPop. 9,193 | #2 | 65.3 | $123,992 | $1,540/mo | no data |
| Bellevue, NEPop. 64,510 | #3 | 61.8 | $85,462 | $1,226/mo | 108 |
| La Vista, NEPop. 16,563 | #4 | 60.4 | $81,961 | $1,317/mo | 67 |
| Lincoln, NEPop. 294,856 | #5 | 60.2 | $71,867 | $1,086/mo | 427 |
| Norfolk, NEPop. 26,054 | #6 | 58.4 | $58,884 | $875/mo | 221 |
| Kearney, NEPop. 34,246 | #7 | 58.3 | $69,724 | $949/mo | 229 |
| Columbus, NEPop. 24,488 | #8 | 58.3 | $64,626 | $892/mo | 87 |
| Fremont, NEPop. 27,567 | #9 | 57.2 | $71,152 | $1,080/mo | 200 |
| Omaha, NEPop. 488,837 | #10 | 56.8 | $73,201 | $1,187/mo | 350 |
| Hastings, NEPop. 25,008 | #11 | 56.7 | $64,048 | $858/mo | 239 |
| Chalco, NEPop. 10,595 | #12 | 56.4 | $85,672 | $1,195/mo | no data |
| Gering, NEPop. 8,550 | #13 | 55.6 | $75,093 | $823/mo | 105 |
| South Sioux City, NEPop. 13,907 | #14 | 54.2 | $68,223 | $1,127/mo | 166 |
| Grand Island, NEPop. 52,884 | #15 | 53.8 | $63,795 | $947/mo | 386 |
| Lexington, NEPop. 10,862 | #16 | 53.6 | $67,666 | $966/mo | 79 |
| York, NEPop. 8,141 | #17 | 53.1 | $63,265 | $862/mo | 183 |
| Beatrice, NEPop. 12,225 | #18 | 51.5 | $57,264 | $758/mo | 73 |
| North Platte, NEPop. 22,831 | #19 | 51.0 | $58,097 | $921/mo | 116 |
| Scottsbluff, NEPop. 14,376 | #20 | 45.7 | $56,359 | $966/mo | 672 |
All 20 Nebraska cities we track, by overall score. Nebraska statewide: median income $76,376, violent crime 218.4 per 100,000.
How is Papillion's score calculated?
Papillion scores 68.8 out of 100, #87 of 1,312 (grade A+, which follows rank). It is scored on the 10 of 11 categories with local data; outdoor access is left out rather than filled with Nebraska's statewide figure, and the other weights are scaled up to fill the gap. Each score is compared with the median of similar-size cities, which are scored the same way.
- EconomyCity data · 16% of score
Median household income and unemployment in Papillion. Similar-size median 52.9.
75.1 - SafetyCity data · 13% of score
Violent and property crime per 100,000 residents, as reported to the FBI by Papillion's police agency. Similar-size median 78.4.
98.8 - HealthCity data · 13% of score
Adult obesity, diabetes and frequent mental distress in Papillion. Similar-size median 52.2.
65.0 - EducationCity data · 13% of score
Graduation rate, students per teacher and spending per pupil in Papillion's public schools. Similar-size median 59.4.
64.3 - AffordabilityCity data · 11% of score
Papillion's home values and rents and its metro area's price level. Similar-size median 76.3.
74.0 - Household financesCity data · 9% of score
Median household income and poverty rate in Papillion. Similar-size median 46.7.
79.1 - GrowthCity data · 7% of score
Population growth and unemployment in Papillion. Similar-size median 44.2.
44.1 - TransportationCity data · 7% of score
Commute time, long commutes, driving alone, transit, walking, cycling and working from home in Papillion. Similar-size median 47.3.
48.3 - WalkabilityCity data · 7% of score
The EPA's walkability index across Papillion's neighborhoods. Similar-size median 41.1.
43.7 - EnvironmentCounty data · 4% of score
Air quality and natural hazard losses in the county. Similar-size median 54.8.
68.9 - Outdoor accessNot scored
No city-level park or public land measure exists, so outdoor access is not scored for cities.
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Bar: Papillion's category score out of 100. Tick: median of the 208 cities of 25,000 to 50,000 we track. Shares of score are the category weights rescaled over the categories Papillion has data for. City scores use city formulas and are not on the same scale as state scores. Grades follow rank among the 1,312 cities. Methodology
Frequently asked questions about living in Papillion
Is Papillion, NE a good place to live?
Papillion ranks #87 of the 1,312 US cities we track, #17 of 208 small cities and #1 of 20 in Nebraska. Against similar-size cities it stands out for low violent crime (48 per 100,000, #7 of 174) and high graduation rates (95%, #22 of 191), with no measure in the bottom quarter.
What is the cost of living in Papillion?
Papillion's cost of living index is 91.9, 8% below the US level of 100 and #310 of 1,308 cities with data (1 = cheapest). Median rent is $1,269/mo against $1,178/mo in similar-size cities. The typical home is worth $411,607, 47% above the typical Nebraska home ($280,673).
What is the crime rate in Papillion?
Papillion recorded 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents, 85% below the US rate of 328 and 78% below Nebraska's 218. That ranks #23 of 1,085 cities with data (1 = safest) and #7 of 174 small cities, from a full year of reports to the FBI by Papillion Police Department. Property crime runs 663 per 100,000 (US 1,548).
What is the median household income in Papillion?
The median household in Papillion earns $111,679, 34% above the US figure of $83,163 and 46% above Nebraska ($76,376). Unemployment is 2.9% (US 4.3%). 5.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The population fell 0.1% in the latest year (US +0.5%).
How much is rent in Papillion?
Median rent in Papillion is $1,269/mo (Census), #503 of 1,309 cities with data (1 = cheapest). The typical asking rent for a unit on the market now is $1,704/mo, against $1,948/mo nationally. Median rent takes 13.6% of the median household's income.
How much does a house cost in Papillion?
The typical home value in Papillion is $411,607, up 2.3% in a year, against $280,673 for Nebraska and $368,697 nationally. The Census median value of owner-occupied homes is $311,000.
How are the public schools in Papillion?
Papillion's 14 public schools graduate 95% of students in four years (Nebraska 87.1%), with 15.5 students per teacher and $13,311 spent per pupil.
How long is the commute in Papillion?
The average commute is 23 minutes, #599 of 1,312 cities (1 = shortest), against 19.9 minutes across Nebraska. 4.4% of workers spend an hour or more getting to work.
What is the weather like in Papillion?
Papillion averages 50.6°F over the year, 73.6°F in summer and 25.7°F in winter, with 33.1 inches of precipitation. Figures are NOAA climate normals.
Is Papillion walkable?
Papillion scores 9.3 out of 20 on the EPA's National Walkability Index (below average walkable), #777 of 1,312 cities (1 = most walkable). The index weighs street intersection density, distance to transit and the mix of homes and jobs in each neighborhood.
What natural disasters is Papillion at risk for?
Relative to other US counties, FEMA's National Risk Index puts Sarpy County's biggest natural hazard losses in tornado, hail, and ice storm, with expected yearly losses of 0.13% of building value, lower than 62% of US counties.
How is the air quality in Papillion?
Sarpy County's air had a median air quality index of 32, and 79% of measured days were rated good; 1 day was unhealthy for sensitive groups or worse, mostly from fine particles.
Who lives in Papillion?
Papillion has 25,244 residents. The median resident of Papillion is 41.1 years old, against 37.3 in similar-size cities. 47.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree or more, #298 of 1,312 cities (1 = highest). 73.9% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners; the rest are rented.
How does Papillion compare with the rest of Nebraska?
Papillion ranks #1 of the 20 Nebraska cities we track, with a score of 68.8 against Nebraska's statewide 71.1. Its households earn 46% above the Nebraska median. Violent crime is 78% below the statewide rate. Homes are 47% above the typical Nebraska home.
What cities are similar in size to Papillion?
The tracked cities in other states closest to Papillion's population of 25,244 are Brandon, MS (#253 overall), Yukon, OK (#504 overall), Ottumwa, IA (#910 overall), Dickinson, ND (#274 overall), and Newport, RI (#275 overall). Papillion is #87.