Bellevue
RANK #475 / 996 NAT · POP 191,272
1YR FORECAST: +1.3%
5YR OUTLOOK: +24%
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.
Estimated local headcount ranges. Larger employers shown as floor + "+"; smaller employers show exact counts where reported.
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Source: CDC/NCHS vital statistics via County Health Rankings (2020–2022 avg). Rates per 100,000 population. Grade based on homicide rate relative to national average (~6.3). Learn more →
Source: EPA Air Quality System (2021–2023). Grade based on 3-year average median AQI. Learn about AQI →
| 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 |
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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 scores 52/100 on the Boom Town Index, landing in the middle of the pack among 996 U.S. counties (#475). Median household income is $95,911 and job growth is running at +2.6%. The data points to a county with mixed signals — some positive indicators alongside areas that lag faster-growing peers.
By national standards, Sarpy County is quite affordable. Homes here have a median value of $263,000, and the income-to-home-value ratio of 0.36 is well above the U.S. average — especially with median rent at just $1,203/month. Residents can generally buy a home without being cost-burdened.
Sarpy County is growing on multiple fronts. Population is up +1.5% year-over-year while employers added jobs at a +2.6% clip. Home values shifted +1.8% in the past year.
There's a moderate stream of newcomers. About 3.92% of residents moved from another state, which is above average and suggests Sarpy County has appeal as a relocation destination — though it's not among the highest-inflow counties nationally.