West Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska

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West Omaha is a geographic area of Omaha, Nebraska, that comprises all points within the Omaha metropolitan area west of 90th Street.

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Communities

West Omaha is home to several communities, including the historical Boys Town. Ralston, a city in south-central Douglas County surrounded by Omaha on three sides and roughly bounded by 72nd to the east, 84th to the west, L on the north, and Harrison on the south. Elkhorn, on the outskirts of western Omaha and annexed in 2007; Millard, a broad area of southwest Omaha and annexed in 1971. Chalco, an unincorporated area southwest of Omaha in northern Sarpy County, is also widely regarded as a part of west Omaha.

Communities in West Omahaalphabetical order
NameIncorporatedLocationNotes
Bennington 1880s
Boys Town 1917North 144th to 132nd Streets, West Dodge Road to Pacific Street.
Chalco 1888156th Street to I-80, Harrison Street to the intersection of 144th Street and I-80. CDP, in Sarpy County.
Elk City 1884Just south of the intersection of North 225th Street and Pawnee Road.
Elkhorn 1865240th to 180th Streets, Rainwood Road to Harrison Street.Used to be a separate city; was annexed.
Keystone 1907North 90th to 72nd Streets and Military Avenue, Fort Street to Maple Street.
Millard 1885204th to 108th Streets, Blondo to Harrison Streets.Used to be a separate city; was annexed.
Ralston 190784th to 72nd Streets, L to Harrison Streets.Separate city.

Borders

West Omaha is bordered by 90th Street on the east, Harrison Street on the south, the Platte River on the west, and Rainwood Road to the north.

Shopping Centers in West Omaha

Shopping centers in West Omaha
NameLocationNotes
Bel-Air Plaza 120th and West Center RoadSmall outdoor shopping center
Country Side Village 87th and Pacific StreetsSmall outdoor shopping center
Crossroads Mall 72nd and Dodge StreetsRedevelopment in progress, plans to open in 2024
Montclair Shopping Center 132nd and West Center RoadSmall outdoor shopping center
Oakview Mall 144th and Center StreetsAn classic indoor shopping mall
One Pacific Place 103rd and Pacific StreetsSmall outdoor shopping center
Pepperwood Village 156th and West Dodge RoadSmall outdoor shopping center
Regency Shopping Mall 103rd and West Dodge RoadA unique indoor shopping mall that hosts Borsheims, a jewelry store
Rockbrook Village 108th and Pacific StreetsAn outdoor shopping center
Shops of Legacy 168th and West Center RoadAn outdoor shopping center
Village Pointe 168th and West Dodge RoadAn outdoor shopping center
Westroads Mall 102nd and California StreetsThe largest mall in Omaha

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