Papillion, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Sarpy County County
3.9
/5.0
B+
Good
24,063
Population
1,927/sq mi density
$109,602
Median Income
$52,803 per capita
$290,900
Home Value
$411,607 Zillow
$1,210
Median Rent
26.3% income on rent
51°F
Avg Temperature
34
Violent Crime/100K
1,026 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$109,602 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$290,900 home value, $1,210/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
34 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.8 / 5.0
48.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Papillion experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 32.6 inches. The area receives 36.4 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 37.
Temperature
23°F Jan (-5°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.7°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 23°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,157 ft (353 m) |
| Area | 12.5 sq mi (32.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,927/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1434°N, 96.0781°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Sarpy County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 15 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 37.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 70.1% |
| Unhealthy Days | 1 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 83.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 85.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23°F (-5°C) | 1.0 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 27°F (-3°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 1.8 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 62°F (16°C) | 4.6 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 4.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 39°F (4°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 1.3 in |
Papillion has a seasonal temperature swing of 53°F / from 23°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 32.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.6") and January the driest (1.0").