Published county profile · Official data · FIPS 31153

Sarpy County, Nebraska

County-level income, housing, jobs, education, health, and population with transparent statewide comparisons and source periods.

Population197,389
Household income$103,321
Unemployment2.7%
Life expectancy79.9 years

County overview

Living metrics at a glance

Sarpy County has 197,389 residents and ranks #3 by population among Nebraska county equivalents. Median household income is $103,321. The annual-average unemployment rate is 2.7%. Its clearest relative strength is median household income. Its county population is above the state county median. Every figure below stays at county scope.

Within Nebraska

County population range

The marker places this county between the smallest and largest county populations in the state.

State rank#3 of 93
Smallest county197,389 residentsDouglas County

Relocation guide

Moving to Sarpy County: what to check

Data narrows the search; municipality, neighborhood, commute, schools, and current listings complete the decision.

Before moving

Before moving, compare municipalities inside Sarpy County, because county averages do not describe every neighborhood. Review current housing inventory, commute destinations, school districts, healthcare access, and job locations. Its clearest relative strength is median household income.

Cost and housing

Housing benchmarks are $314,100 median home value and $1,334/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $103,321, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

Who it may suit

Sarpy County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, bachelor’s degree or higher, and uninsured. College attainment is 42.6% and life expectancy is 79.9 years.

Potential advantages

  • Median household income: $103,321, rank #1 of 93 available Nebraska counties.
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 42.6%, rank #1 of 93 available Nebraska counties.
  • Uninsured: 4.6%, rank #1 of 93 available Nebraska counties.

Trade-offs to check

  • Median home value: $314,100, rank #93 of 93; investigate local variation before moving.
  • Median gross rent: $1,334/mo, rank #93 of 93; investigate local variation before moving.
  • Primary care access: 1 per 2,015 residents, rank #61 of 86; investigate local variation before moving.

Income, housing, jobs, education & health

County metrics within Nebraska

Rank and range use only counties in Nebraska with that field available. A lower rank number is stronger when the metric has a clear direction.

Median household income $103,321

$103,321; above the state county median of $68,892.

State rank #1 of 93 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median home value $314,100

$314,100; above the state county median of $157,200.

State rank #93 of 93 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Median gross rent $1,334/mo

$1,334/mo; above the state county median of $777/mo.

State rank #93 of 93 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Unemployment rate 2.7%

2.7%; above the state county median of 2.6%.

State rank #55 of 93 · U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics — Local Area Unemployment Statistics
Bachelor’s degree or higher 42.6%

42.6%; above the state county median of 24.1%.

State rank #1 of 93 · U.S. Census Bureau — American Community Survey
Life expectancy 79.9 years

79.9 years; above the state county median of 77.5 years.

State rank #10 of 78 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Poor or fair health 12.8%

12.8%; below the state county median of 15.3%.

State rank #8 of 93 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Uninsured 4.6%

4.6%; below the state county median of 7.9%.

State rank #1 of 93 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Primary care access 1 per 2,015 residents

1 per 2,015 residents; above the state county median of 1 per 1,436 residents.

State rank #61 of 86 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps
Mental health access 1 per 716 residents

1 per 716 residents; below the state county median of 1 per 738 residents.

State rank #40 of 82 · County Health Rankings & Roadmaps

Common questions

Sarpy County FAQ

Is Sarpy County a good place to live?

Sarpy County may be worth a closer look for movers prioritizing median household income, bachelor’s degree or higher, and uninsured. College attainment is 42.6% and life expectancy is 79.9 years.

What should I know before moving to Sarpy County?

Start with housing, employment, commute, schools, healthcare access, and the specific municipality. Housing benchmarks are $314,100 median home value and $1,334/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $103,321, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

What is the population of Sarpy County?

Sarpy County has 197,389 residents in the 2020–2024 ACS 5-year dataset.

What is the FIPS code for Sarpy County?

The five-digit county FIPS code is 31153; the parent state FIPS is 31.

What is the median household income in Sarpy County?

The ACS median household income is $103,321.

How much does housing cost in Sarpy County?

Housing benchmarks are $314,100 median home value and $1,334/mo median gross rent. Set those costs against a median household income of $103,321, while remembering that household circumstances and municipalities vary.

What is the unemployment rate in Sarpy County?

The BLS LAUS annual-average unemployment rate is 2.7%.

Similar population

Nearby counties in the state ranking

#1Douglas County590,736 #2Lancaster County326,696
#4Hall County62,536
#5Buffalo County50,579

Source and gate

Methodology and source periods

All records join by five-digit FIPS. Profiles publish when ACS county population is at least 100,000 or the county is the state’s largest. Missing source values remain unavailable and are excluded from ranks. Runtime data was generated 2026-07-26.

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