RANK #245 / 996 · POP 191,272 · NE
PROJECTED GROWTH: +1.8%
Bellevue, Nebraska's oldest contiguous city, anchors Sarpy County, located immediately south of Omaha. This position places residents within a short drive of Omaha's urban amenities, with commutes generally manageable. The county itself offers a blend of suburban living and natural scenery, bordered by the Platte and Missouri Rivers. Outdoor recreation is a key draw, with Fontenelle Forest providing miles of trails, wetlands, and a raptor exhibit, while Walnut Creek Recreation Area features a reservoir for boating and fishing, alongside extensive trails.
Life in Sarpy County often appeals to families and young professionals, drawn by highly-rated public schools and family-friendly neighborhoods. The economy is expanding, with significant investment in sectors like advanced manufacturing, technology, and defense, partly due to the presence of Offutt Air Force Base. This growth is supported by ongoing infrastructure improvements, including road projects, and a focus on workforce development.
Above national median (4.7x)
Above national median
Above national median
Below-average climate & terrain
Above national median (13x)
Housing is fairly valued at 4.8x relative to local economic output. The typical U.S. county is 4–6x.
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| PROJECT | AMOUNT | STATUS |
|---|---|---|
|
Google Data Center Expansion (Papillion)
Google
|
$500M | Operating |
|
Turtle Creek Station (Natural Gas Power Plant)
Omaha Public Power District (OPPD)
|
$450M | Operating |
|
Meta Sarpy Data Center Campus Expansion
Meta
|
$400M | Operating |
|
Amazon Fulfillment Center (Papillion)
Amazon
|
$203M | Operating |
|
South Sarpy Expressway (10th Street to 42nd Street)
Sarpy County
|
$62M | Under Construction |
|
Meridian Marketplace Redevelopment (Mixed-Use)
Unknown
|
$50M | Planned |
Source: public records, news, corporate announcements. Amounts are estimates where noted.
Bars show percentile rank among all 996 counties.
Sarpy County has a Boom Town Index score of 76/100, ranking #245 among 996 U.S. counties. With job growth at +2.6% and a median household income of $95,911, it's an above-average county on economic indicators.
The median home value in Sarpy County is $263,000 with median rent at $1,203/month. The income-to-home-value ratio is 0.3647, which is more affordable than the national average.
Population growth: +1.5% year-over-year. Job growth: +2.6%. Home values changed +1.8% in the past 12 months.
Yes — 3.92% of Sarpy County's population moved from another state, which is above the national average and indicates strong in-migration.