Papillion, Sarpy County

Location 

Papillion is a city located in Sarpy County in the state of Nebraska. It is a part of the Omaha metropolitan area. 

Nebraska Highway 370 runs in the southern portion of the city and the Eppley Airfield is nearby. 

Economy 

The economy of Papillion employs around 11.5k people. 

The largest industries in Papillion are:

• Health care & social assistance

• Retail trade 

• Educational services

One of the largest employers is Infogroup, a large provider of data, technology and marketing services for salespeople, marketers, and professionals.

Education

Papillion is part of the Papillion-La Vista Public School District. In Papillon there are two high schools, three middle schools, and a dozen of public elementary schools.

The city's education system ranks high on the 2021 Best Public High Schools list. 

The high quality of education is also ensured by the proximity of universities in the city of Omaha.

Highlights - what to see in Papillion

The city is characterized by a large number of squares and parks, including Schwer Park, Halleck Park, and City Park. Tara Hills Golf Course is nearby. 

Walnut Creek Recreation Area - a lakeside green space with a boat ramp & fishing pier, and hiking, biking & equestrian trails - is located west of Papillion. 

Historic buildings in the city include Old A.W. Clarke’s banking house, Sump Memorial Library, Portal One-Room School House, and Papillion Municipal Building (Sarpy County Courthouse until 1970).