La Vista, NE GIS Map
La Vista is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, with a population of about 17,081. The map below shows its location, boundary and surrounding roads, with federal GIS layers you can turn on for the area.
- County
- Sarpy County
- Population
- 17,081
- Elevation
- 1,109 ft
- Coordinates
- 41.1839, -96.0311
- ZIP code
- 68128
- Land area
- 5.6 sq mi
- Time zone
- America/Chicago
About La Vista, NE
La Vista is a city in Sarpy County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 16,746 at the 2020 census, making it the 12th most populous city in Nebraska. The city was incorporated on February 23, 1960.
Source: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Cities Near La Vista
- Ralston, NE1 mi
- Papillion, NE2 mi
- Omaha, NE7 mi
- Bellevue, NE8 mi
- Council Bluffs, IA10 mi
- Plattsmouth, NE18 mi
- Blair, NE25 mi
- Fremont, NE30 mi
Other Cities in Sarpy County
GIS Data for La Vista, NE
The La Vista map loads live federal GIS layers in your browser, so you can check flood zones, terrain, land cover and district boundaries for any address in La Vista without a separate GIS login. Everything below is drawn from public U.S. government data.
Layers you can turn on
FEMA flood zones
National Flood Hazard Layer — flood insurance rate map zones.
Elevation contours and hillshade
USGS 3DEP terrain, so you can read slope and relief.
Land cover
NLCD land cover classes — forest, developed, wetland, water.
School districts
Census TIGER unified and elementary school district boundaries.
ZIP code and county boundaries
Census TIGER ZCTA and county boundary lines.
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La Vista Demographics
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates.
Population
16,563
Households
6,819
Median household income
$81,961
Median age
33.5 years
Median home value
$260,900
Median gross rent
$1,317/mo
Owner-occupied homes
51.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
35.8%
Below poverty level
7.5%
Land area
5.6 sq mi
Population density
2,942 / sq mi
County
ZIP codes in La Vista
La Vista Population Growth
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2010 Census and Population Estimates Program (Vintage 2024: April 2020 estimates base and July 1, 2024 estimate).
2010 Census
15,758
April 2020 (estimates base)
16,750
July 2024 estimate
16,543
Change 2010-2020
+6.3%
Change 2020-2024
-1.2%
Photos of La Vista
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Federal Buildings & Leases in La Vista
GSA-managed federal properties in and around La Vista.
| Property | Address | Status | Sq ft | Lease ends |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10809 Olive Warehouse | 10809 Olive St, 68128 | Leased | 11,592 | Apr 2039 |
Source: U.S. GSA Inventory of Owned and Leased Properties (data.gov), September 2026.
Soils of La Vista
General soil map unit at the city center: Ponca-Marshall
Soil Properties
- Drainage class
- Well drained
- Hydrologic soil group
- B (moderate infiltration)
- Available water storage (0–150 cm)
- 30.1 cm
- Typical slope
- 9%
- Flooding frequency
- None
Soil Components
- Ponca17%
Mollisols · Typic Hapludolls
- Marshall16%
Mollisols · Typic Hapludolls
- Marshall16%
Mollisols · Typic Hapludolls
- Marshall14%
Mollisols · Typic Hapludolls
- Judson8%
Mollisols · Cumulic Hapludolls
- Marshall6%
Mollisols · Typic Hapludolls
Source: USDA NRCS U.S. General Soil Map (STATSGO2). General soil map data (1:250,000 scale) is not suitable for site-specific decisions.
Climate of La Vista
30-year averages (1991–2020) from the Springfield 7E, Ne weather station, elevation 1,065 ft, 8.5 miles from the city center.
Warmest month
Jul · avg high 86°F
Coldest month
Jan · avg low 13°F
Annual precipitation
33.1 in
Average Monthly Temperatures (°F)
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high °F | 32 | 37 | 50 | 63 | 72 | 81 | 86 | 83 | 77 | 65 | 49 | 37 |
| Avg low °F | 13 | 17 | 28 | 39 | 51 | 62 | 67 | 63 | 54 | 41 | 29 | 18 |
| Precip. in | 0.92 | 1.16 | 1.82 | 3.45 | 4.82 | 4.97 | 3.69 | 3.95 | 3.13 | 2.47 | 1.35 | 1.34 |
Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020. Conditions at the station may differ from other parts of the city.
Natural Hazard Risk in La Vista
FEMA National Risk Index ratings for Sarpy County, compared with all U.S. counties.
Overall risk
Score 83.6 of 100
Expected annual loss
Buildings, population & agriculture
Social vulnerability
Susceptibility to hazard impacts
Community resilience
Ability to prepare & recover
Risk by Hazard
- TornadoRelatively High
- HailRelatively High
- Strong WindRelatively High
- Heat WaveRelatively Moderate
- Winter WeatherRelatively High
- Ice StormRelatively High
- Cold WaveRelatively Moderate
- WildfireRelatively Low
- Inland FloodingRelatively Moderate
- LightningRelatively Moderate
- LandslideRelatively Low
- DroughtRelatively Low
- EarthquakeVery Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index (December 2025 release). County-level ratings are relative to other U.S. counties and are not a property-specific assessment.
La Vista FAQ
What county is La Vista in?
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La Vista, Nebraska is located in Sarpy County.
What is the population of La Vista?
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La Vista has a population of about 17,081, making it the number 12 of the 30 Nebraska cities listed on GIS Map.
What is the elevation of La Vista?
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The elevation of La Vista is approximately 1,109 feet (338 meters) above sea level at the city center.
What ZIP codes are in La Vista?
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The ZIP code for La Vista is 68128.
What time zone is La Vista in?
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La Vista is in the Central Time zone (America/Chicago).
How far is La Vista from Lincoln?
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La Vista is about 43 miles from Lincoln, the capital of Nebraska, in a straight line.
How far is La Vista from Omaha?
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La Vista is about 7 miles from Omaha, the largest city in Nebraska listed on GIS Map, in a straight line.
What cities are near La Vista?
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Cities near La Vista include Ralston, NE (1 miles); Papillion, NE (2 miles); Omaha, NE (7 miles); Bellevue, NE (8 miles); Council Bluffs, IA (10 miles).
Local notes for La Vista, NE
Questions and local knowledge from people who know the area. Every note is read before it appears here.