Why visit Chalco
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 26 parks and trails, 53 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, Zorinsky Lake Park and Anderson Park & Fields.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 36 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Chalco
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Chalco
Chalco is a census-designated place (CDP) in northern Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States, and an adjacent suburb of Omaha, with La Vista located to the southeast. The population was 11,064 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Chalco, Nebraska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds26
Dom's Park
Playground · 1.5 mi
Dom was a four year-old boy who loved to call playgrounds parks.
14 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes53
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 1.1 mi
12746 Westport Parkway
Mo-Th, Su 12:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 12:00-22:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 1.2 mi
9409 South 142nd Street, Omaha
Su-Th 07:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-22:00
Shandy's Bakery
Bakery · 1.4 mi
13811 T Plaza, Omaha
Mo 09:00-14:00, Tu 07:30-18:00, We-Th 09:00-16:00, Fr 09:00-18:00,...
Dirty Dough Cookies
Bakery · 1.5 mi
12434 Southport Parkway, La Vista
Sgt. Peffer's Cafe Italian
Restaurant · Italian · 1.8 mi
13760 Millard Avenue, Omaha
41 more on the map.
History
A post office was established at Chalco in 1888, and remained in operation until it was discontinued in 1950. The community was likely named after Chalco, in Mexico.
From the History section of Chalco, Nebraska on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay8
Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha Southwest/La Vista
Motel and hotel · 1.6 mi
12331 Southport Parkway, La Vista
Churches and places of worship10
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging13
Schools, colleges and libraries43
Boys Town Intervention And Assessment School
School · 5.4 mi
178 Suydka Dr, Boys Town
Child And Adolescent Psychiatric Center
School · 4.7 mi
14043 Brookhouser Rd, Boys Town
Healthcare3
Map of Chalco
161 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 14°F | 0.9 in | 8.6 in |
| Feb | 37°F | 18°F | 1.2 in | 10.9 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 28°F | 1.9 in | 5.4 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.3 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 72°F | 51°F | 5.0 in | 0.2 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 62°F | 5.4 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 77°F | 54°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 42°F | 2.6 in | 1.2 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 29°F | 1.4 in | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 19°F | 1.4 in | 7.8 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Gretna 4Ne (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sarpy County has had 17 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-05-21: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Winter Storm)
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-02-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
- 2021-09-06: Severe Storms And Straight-Line Winds (Severe Storm)
- 2020-04-04: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Millard Airport (MIQ) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- La Vista 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Papillion 4 mi southeast, about 6 min by car
- Gretna 5 mi southwest, about 8 min by car
- Ralston 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Springfield 5 mi south, about 8 min by car
- Boys Town 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Omaha 7 mi northeast, about 11 min by car
- Council Bluffs 15 mi east, about 24 min by car
- Fremont 25 mi northwest, about 41 min by car
- Lincoln 38 mi southwest, about 1 h by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Hot air ballon chalco, MONGO, Public domain
- Pathway around Lake Wherspann at Chalco Hills 5.29.2010, MONGO, Public domain
- Elderberry flowers chalco, MONGO, Public domain
- Wetlands at Chalco Hills 5.29.2010, MONGO, Public domain
- Ponderosa pine cones chalco, MONGO, Public domain
- Lake Zorinsky, Omaha, Workman, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lee Terry (7108431963), Matt Johnson from Omaha, Nebraska, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Lee Terry (6962359324), Matt Johnson from Omaha, Nebraska, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Acer platanoides Norway Maple 5.29.2010, MONGO, Public domain
- Gleditsia triacanthos Thornless Honey Locust 5.29.2010, MONGO, Public domain
- Ginkgo biloba Ginkgo 5.29.2010, MONGO, Public domain
- Quercus macrocarpa Bur Oak, MONGO, Public domain
- Millard Airport entrance, Declan M Martin, Public domain
- Costco Pizza and Hot Dog (52504855383), Matt Johnson, CC BY 2.0
- Amazing Pizza Machine Omaha, WiinterU, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Helianthus grosserratus Sawtooth sunflower 8.27.2011, MONGO, CC0
- Millard Airport FBO, Declan M Martin, Public domain
- Ageratina altissima White snakeroot 8.27.2011, MONGO, CC0
- Flowers a, MONGO, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Libellula luctuosa 7.20.2008, MONGO, Public domain
- Chrysemys picta Painted turtle, MONGO, Public domain
- Podilymbus podiceps Pied-billed grebe2, MONGO, Public domain
- Cicada,8.31.2007, MONGO, Public domain
- Millard water tower 2025, Dmartin969, Public domain
- Millard water tower cropped, Dmartin969, Public domain
- Muskrat lodge, MONGO, Public domain
- Physalis heterophylla Clammy Ground Cherry flower and leaves 4x3, MONGO, Public domain
- Physalis heterophylla Clammy Ground Cherry flower and leaves, MONGO, Public domain
- Physalis heterophylla Clammy Ground Cherry flower and leaves 3x4, MONGO, Public domain
- Physalis heterophylla Clammy Ground Cherry fruit and leaves, MONGO, Public domain
- Molothrus ater Brown-headed Cowbird 5.29.2010, MONGO, Public domain
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