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Wood River, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · Hall County County
3.2
/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
51°F
Avg Temperature
308 sunny days/yr
257
Violent Crime/100K
4,359 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$76,591 median income, 3.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$131,400 home value, $820/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
257 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Wood River experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 308 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.7 inches. The area receives 24.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 50.5°F |
| 6% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 308 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,966 ft (599 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,262/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.8196°N, 98.6042°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Hall County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 74.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 20.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 62.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively High |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively High |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.6 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.0 in | |
| April | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 3.6 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| September | 64°F (18°C) | 2.6 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 1.6 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.3 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.7 in |
Wood River has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 26.5 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.5").