Wahoo, NE

Nebraska · Metropolitan · City

3.5 Good / 5.0
4,885 Population
$81,544 Median Income
$227,100 Home Value
$913 Median Rent
50°F Avg Temperature
44 Violent Crime / 100K
36.4 yrs Median Age
33.4% Bachelor's Degree+
3.5
Overall
4.3
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
3.7
Education

People

Population4,885
Median Age36.4 yrs
Density1,667/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 90.6%

Economy

4.3/5
Median Income$81,544
Per Capita Income$39,245
Unemployment2.4%
Poverty Rate9.8%
County GDP$1,090M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$227,100
Zillow Value$276,485
Median Rent$913
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,001

Health

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Depression17.6%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime44/100K
Property Crime1,907/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft110.9/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Jan / Jul22° / 76°
RainN/A
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 32 (Good)

Education

3.7/5
Bachelor's+33.4%
High School+96.6%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.81
Libraries (County)6

Community

2024 VoteR 73% / D 26%
Commute23 min
Work From Home10.0%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations4

How Wahoo Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$81,544
Home Value$227,100
Median Rent$913
Poverty Rate9.8%
Bachelor's Degree+33.4%
Unemployment2.4%
Violent Crime44.4 /100K
Avg Temperature50.2°F

Population & Age

Total Population4,885
Population Density1,667 per sq mi
Median Age36.4 years
Male48.5%
Female51.5%
Male 48.5%
Female 51.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 90.6% Black 1.8% Hispanic 0.3% Other 7.3%
White90.6%
Black or African American1.8%
Hispanic or Latino0.3%
Asian0.0%
Other Races7.3%

Language

English Only98.3%
Spanish Speakers1.7%
English 98.3% Spanish 1.7%

Social Characteristics

Disability13.5%
Health Insurance96.4%

Income

9% above avg
Median Household Income$81,544
Per Capita Income$39,245
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$960
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$104,730

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.4%
Poverty Rate9.8%
Total Establishments (County)656
County GDP$1,090M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation41
Healthcare Facilities33
Retail Stores72
Manufacturing16
Total Establishments656

Industry Mix

Restaurants 41 Healthcare 33 Retail 72 Manufacturing 16

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$104,730
Avg Property Tax Paid$6,137

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time23.1 min
Work From Home10.0%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

19% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$227,100
Zillow Home Value Index$276,485

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$350,000
Price Per Sq Ft$175
Homes Sold (month)6
Sale-to-List Ratio97.7%
Price Drops33.3%
Active Inventory6

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied68.0%

Rental Costs

21% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$913

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$706
1 Bedroom$791
2 Bedroom$1,001
3 Bedroom$1,274
4 Bedroom$1,409

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$6,137
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.70%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.9%
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure30.3%
Asthma9.1%
COPD5.3%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking23.5%
Physical Inactivity23.1%
Depression17.6%
Mental Distress (14+ days)14.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)10.6%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage96.4%
Regular Checkup73.1%
Premature Death Rate6,667 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index8.3 / 10
Exercise Access61.5%
Healthcare Facilities (County)33
Restaurants (County)41

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime44.4 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape0.0 /100K
Robbery0.0 /100K
Aggravated Assault44.4 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime1,907.3 /100K
Burglary377.0 /100K
Larceny/Theft1,419.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft110.9 /100K
Arson0.0 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)1

Temperature

22°F Jan 76°F Jul
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Average50.2°F

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median32.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation1,236 ft (377 m)
Land Area2.9 sq mi (7.6 km²)
Population Density1,667 per sq mi
Latitude41.2171°
Longitude-96.6178°
County FIPS31155

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 72.6%
D 26.2%

Republican +46.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+33.4%
High School+96.6%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.81

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,667 per sq mi
Land Area2.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations4
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)5
Public Libraries (County)6

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)1

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