Wood River, NE

Full City Profile · Nebraska · Hall County County

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
1,426 Population 1,262/sq mi density
$76,591 Median Income $31,713 per capita
$131,400 Home Value $232,201 Zillow
$820 Median Rent 19.1% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$76,591 median income, 5.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,400 home value, $820/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Wood River, NE

At a Glance

Median Income
$76,591
2% above
$31,713 per capita
Home Value
$131,400
53% below
Zillow: $232,201
Median Rent
$820/mo
29% below
19.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
19.4%
42% below
87.8% high school+
Unemployment
5.2%
44% above
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.7%
21% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

How Wood River Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
102%
Home Value
47%
Rent
71%
Poverty
76%
Bachelor's
58%
Unemployment
144%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Wood River a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Wood River residents earn a median household income of $76,591 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $31,713. The unemployment rate stands at 5.2% (44% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,982 business establishments, including 166 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Wood River is $131,400 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $232,201. Median rent is $820/month, with 19.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1968.

Education

19.4% of adults in Wood River hold a bachelor's degree or higher (42% below the national average). 87.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Wood River has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.

Data Overview

People

Population1,426
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density1,262/mi²
Male / Female52% / 49%
Foreign Born6.7%
Veterans7.9%

Economy

B+
Median Income$76,591
Per Capita$31,713
Unemployment5.2%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$5,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,044

Housing

A+
Home Value$131,400
Rent$820
Ownership82.2%
Zillow$232,201
Housing Units512
Rent Burden19.1%

Health

Obesity38.7%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,360/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain28.4 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation1,966 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+19.4%
High School+87.8%
Graduate+5.4%
School Score5.4/10

Community

2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband88.8%
Internet Speed82 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Wood River was built in 1968.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.2% of the population has a disability.
There are 166 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.