Quality of Life
Beautiful natural surroundings. Excellent schools. Top quality healthcare facilities. Ever expanding business opportunities. Life is good in Sarpy County!
Sarpy County offers a rare and sought-after combination. A cost of living that is lower than the national average and plentiful employment opportunities are fueling high growth rates. At the same time, the five traditional communities that comprise Sarpy County have retained their individual identities – complete with friendly, safe neighborhoods, strong school districts and plenty of recreation and entertainment options.
Education
Sarpy County is well known for its excellent educational facilities. A spirit of family and community involvement with schools exists in all communities within the county. In addition, there are several postsecondary educational opportunities within the county and in nearby Omaha.
Sarpy County and the surrounding Omaha metro area have a well-educated population. 94.5% of Sarpy County's adults 25 years and older are high school graduates (national average is just 84.5%.) And over 34.6% of the area’s adults 25 years and older are college graduates (national average is 27.4%.)
K-12 Education
The Papillion-La Vista Public School system is comprised of 14 elementary, two junior high and three high schools, including the IDEAL Alternative High School Program.
| Anderson Grove Elementary School Bell Elementary School Carriage Hill Elementary School G. Stanley Hall Elementary School Golden Hills Elementary School Hickory Hill Elementary School La Vista West Elementary School Parkview Heights Elementary School |
La Vista Junior High School Papillion Junior High School Papillion-La Vista High School Papillion-La Vista South High School The Alternative High School Program (IDEAL) |
| Patriot Elementary School | |
| Portal Elementary School | |
| Rumsey Station Elementary School Tara Heights Elementary School |
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| Trumble Park Elementary School | |
| Walnut Creek Elementary School |
The Bellevue Public School District is comprised of 14 elementary, two junior high and three high schools.
| Avery Elementary School Belleaire Elementary School Bellevue Elementary School Bertha Barber Elementary School Betz Elementary School Birchcrest Elementary School Central Elementary School Fairview Elementary School |
Lewis and Clark Middle School Logan Fontenelle Middle School Mission Middle School Bellevue East High School Bellevue West High School Bryan High School |
| Fort Crook Elementary School | |
| LeMay Elementary School | |
| Leonard Lawrence Elementary School Peter Sarpy Elementary School Twin Ridge Two Springs Elementary School |
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| Wake Robin Elementary School | |
The Gretna Public School System is comprised of five schools: three elementary, one junior high and one high school.
| Gretna Elementary School Palisades Elementary School Thomas Elementary School |
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| Gretna Middle School |
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| Gretna High School |
The South Sarpy School District No. 46 serves the Springfield area and is comprised of two elementary, one junior high and one high school.
| Springfield Elementary School Westmont Elementary School |
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| Platteview Central Junior High School | |
| Platteview High School |
Private Schools
St. Bernadette Elementary School - (402) 731-3033
Cornerstone Christian School - (402) 292-1030
St. Matthew's Elementary School - (402) 291-2030
St. Mary Elementary School - (402) 291-1694
Bellevue Christian Academy - (402) 898-4222
St. Mary's Bellevue - (402) 291-7222
Daniel J. Gross High School - (402) 734-2000
St. Matthew's Elementary School - (402) 291-2030
Postsecondary Education
Metropolitan Community College
This is an accredited, full-service public community college that provides educational programs and services to people of all ages.
www.mccneb.edu
Bellevue University
A four-year accredited university, Bellevue offers a number of degrees in a wide variety of fields. Enrollment is 3,000 students.
www.bellevue.edu
University of Phoenix
This is a fully accredited institution of higher learning.
www.phoenix.edu
Healthcare
Sarpy County residents have peace of mind knowing there are several nearby medical facilities with some of the most advanced technology and experienced healthcare providers in the nation. Midlands Hospital in Papillion, part of the Alegent Health network that is one of the top 20 healthcare systems in the U.S., and The Bellevue Medical Center part of the University of Nebraska Medical Center both offer local expertise in a variety of health care fields including cardiovascular, orthopedics, oncology, surgical services, maternity services and emergency room services.
In addition to excellent hospital and emergency care, Sarpy County is also home to a large number of private practice physicians and clinics specializing in all areas of medicine.
Cost of Living
The cost of living in Sarpy County and the surrounding Omaha metro area is approximately 14.41% below the U.S. average. The median cost of housing also falls below the national average. The lower cost of living combined a solid wage base creates a high quality of life for residents in this area.
Climate
Sarpy County and the surrounding areas have a typically continental climate with relatively warm summers and cold, dry winters. Most precipitation occurs between April through September in the form of rain, and January through March in the form of snow.
Average Annual Rainfall - 30 inches
Average Annual Snowfall - 32 inches
Elevation - 977 feet above sea level
Temperature (in degrees Fahrenheit)
| Avg. High | Avg. Low | |
| January | 31.1 | 12.7 |
| February | 35.9 | 17.2 |
| March | 47.6 | 27.9 |
| April | 62.4 | 41.0 |
| May | 73.0 | 52.2 |
| June | 82.5 | 61.9 |
| July | 87.6 | 67.0 |
| August | 85.2 | 64.8 |
| September | 76.9 | 55.4 |
| October | 65.5 | 43.6 |
| November | 48.5 | 29.5 |
| December | 35.7 | 18.5 |