Papillion, Nebraska
Papillion is a city of 25,244 people in Sarpy County, Nebraska, founded in 1870.
Why visit Papillion
Townapedia lists 5 museums and landmarks, 40 parks and trails, 100 places to eat, 8 places to stay and 4 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Alamo Drafthouse Cinema, John Sautter Farmhouse, Third Sarpy County Courthouse and Seymour Smith Park.
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 Papillion
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Papillion
Papillion is a city in and the county seat of Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. The city developed in the 1870s as a railroad town and is a southwest suburb of Omaha. The city is part of the larger five-county metro area of Omaha. Papillion's population was 24,159 at the 2020 census, making it the 7th most populous city in Nebraska.
From the Wikipedia article Papillion, Nebraska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do4
SumTur Amphitheater
Cinema and theater · 0.4 mi
11691 South 108th Street, Papillion
Museums and landmarks5
John Sautter Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Farmhouse in Papillion, Nebraska, United States
Third Sarpy County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic building in Papillion, Nebraska
Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Monument and historic site · 0.4 mi
The Nebraska Vietnam Veterans Memorial honors the 396 Nebraska military personnel who were Killed In Action (KIA) during the Vietnam War
11695 South 108th Street, Papillion
Parks, trails and playgrounds40
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28 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes100
Applebee's
Diner · American · 2.7 mi
1202 North Washington Street, Papillion
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Cold Stone Creamery
Ice cream · Ice Cream · 3.1 mi
12746 Westport Parkway
Mo-Th, Su 12:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 12:00-22:00
Copps Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.7 mi
7474 Towne Center Parkway, Papillion
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00, Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00, Su 11:00-21:00
El Vallarta
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.0 mi
8045 South 83rd Avenue, La Vista
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:30; Su 11:00-21:00
Mama's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 2.6 mi
7603 South 96th Street, La Vista
Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00
Pizza Hut
Restaurant · Pizza, Wings · 0.7 mi
11336 South 96th Street, Papillion
Su-Th 10:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 10:30-23:00
Early Bird
Restaurant · 2.7 mi
Early Bird Brunch is a modern take on your classic diner. Whether you're an Early Bird or a Night Owl, our chef-forward, indulgent...
7775 Olson Drive
88 more on the map.
Where to stay8
Hampton Inn & Suites Omaha Southwest/La Vista
Motel and hotel · 2.9 mi
12331 Southport Parkway, La Vista
Churches and places of worship19
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Church · Mormon · 2.1 mi
12009 South 84th Street, Papillion
Beautiful Saviour Luteran Church
Church · 2.8 mi
7706 South 96th Street, La Vista
Shopping18
Gas and EV charging18
Schools, colleges and libraries60
Papillion - La Vista Senior High School
School · 2.7 mi
303 East Cary Street, Papillion
Healthcare19
Midlands Family Urgent Care
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.0 mi
312 Olson Drive, Papillion
Nebraska Medicine Brentwood Health Center
Clinic and pharmacy · 2.8 mi
8604 Giles Road, LA
Map of Papillion
250 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 (6 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, 4 miles away.
- La Vista 3 mi north, about 4 min by car
- Chalco 4 mi northwest, about 6 min by car
- Ralston 4 mi northeast, about 7 min by car
- Springfield 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Gretna 6 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Bellevue 7 mi east, about 12 min by car
- Omaha 8 mi north, about 14 min by car
- Council Bluffs 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Fremont 29 mi northwest, about 47 min by car
- Lincoln 39 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
- Downtown Papillion, Nebraska, Atomic Energy505, CC BY-SA 3.0
- John Sautter Farmhouse 2012-09-20 19-22-25, porterhse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Third Sarpy County Courthouse 2012-09-20 19-24-32, porterhse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Attorney General Jon Bruning (6020241630) (cropped), Matt Johnson from Omaha, Nebraska, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Don Stenberg (6019692431), Matt Johnson from Omaha, Nebraska, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Attorney General Jon Bruning (6020241630), Matt Johnson from Omaha, Nebraska, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Don Stenberg (6020243924), Matt Johnson from Omaha, Nebraska, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Don Stenberg (6020244786), Matt Johnson from Omaha, Nebraska, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Congressman Lee Terry (6019687505), Matt Johnson from Omaha, Nebraska, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Werner Park Entrance, Gregory Koch, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Omaha Storm Chasers (6064119619), Minda Haas Kuhlmann, CC BY 2.0
- Ryan Jenkins (6064119619) (cropped), Minda Haas Kuhlmann, CC BY 2.0
- Nebraska Cornhusker Cupcake, Raquel 1495, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Mike Johanns (6027463553), Matt Johnson from Omaha, Nebraska, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Mike Johanns (6028014250), Matt Johnson from Omaha, Nebraska, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Mike Johanns (6028013402), Matt Johnson from Omaha, Nebraska, United States, CC BY 2.0
- Costco Pizza and Hot Dog (52504855383), Matt Johnson, CC BY 2.0
- Red tailed hawk and snake b 8.9.2008, MONGO, Public domain
- Beer sommelier at work, Shelby L. Bell, CC BY 2.0
- Chilis Presidente Margarita, AlexHammeke, CC0
- ISS030-E-86506 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS041-E-84387 - View of Minnesota, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS030-E-218174 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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