West Omaha, Omaha, Nebraska Explained

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

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 Omaha alphabetical order
NameIncorporatedLocationNotes
Bennington1880s
Boys Town1917North 144th to 132nd Streets, West Dodge Road to Pacific Street.
Chalco1888156th Street to I-80, Harrison Street to the intersection of 144th Street and I-80.CDP, in Sarpy County.
Elk City1884Just south of the intersection of North 225th Street and Pawnee Road.
Elkhorn1865240th to 180th Streets, Rainwood Road to Harrison Street.Used to be a separate city; was annexed.
Keystone1907North 90th to 72nd Streets and Military Avenue, Fort Street to Maple Street.
Millard1885204th to 108th Streets, Blondo to Harrison Streets.Used to be a separate city; was annexed.
Ralston190784th 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 Plaza120th and West Center RoadSmall outdoor shopping center
Country Side Village87th and Pacific StreetsSmall outdoor shopping center
Crossroads Mall72nd and Dodge StreetsRedevelopment in progress, plans to open in 2024
Montclair Shopping Center132nd and West Center RoadSmall outdoor shopping center
Oakview Mall144th and Center StreetsAn classic indoor shopping mall
One Pacific Place103rd and Pacific StreetsSmall outdoor shopping center
Pepperwood Village156th and West Dodge RoadSmall outdoor shopping center
Regency Shopping Mall103rd and West Dodge RoadA unique indoor shopping mall that hosts Borsheims, a jewelry store
Rockbrook Village108th and Pacific StreetsAn outdoor shopping center
Shops of Legacy168th and West Center RoadAn outdoor shopping center
Village Pointe168th and West Dodge RoadAn outdoor shopping center
Westroads Mall102nd and California StreetsThe largest mall in Omaha

See also