Wood Lake, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Brown County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
18 Population 56/sq mi density
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Education
4.1 / 5.0
38.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Wood Lake, NE

At a Glance

Bachelor's Degree+
38.9%
15% above
83.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.0%
28% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Wood Lake Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Wood Lake's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
115%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wood Lake a Good Place to Live?

A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Education

38.9% of adults in Wood Lake hold a bachelor's degree or higher (15% above the national average). 83.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wood Lake has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 20.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population18
Median Age74.7 yrs
Density56/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans11.1%

Economy

Median Income
Per Capita$25,367
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$266M
Avg Weekly Wage$894

Housing

Home Value
Rent
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$141,776
Housing Units26
Rent Burden27.8%

Health

Obesity41.0%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.6%
Premature Death10,801/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain20.9 in/yr
Elevation2,688 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+38.9%
High School+83.3%
Graduate+8.7%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 87% / D 12%
Broadband63.6%
Internet Speed17 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in Wood Lake was built in 1950.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.485 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
27.8% of the population has a disability.