Wood River, NE

Living in Wood River

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Bikeability 9
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Walkability 32
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Commute 70
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Public Transit 9
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Affordability 89
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Public Safety 83
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Airports 2
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Hospitals 65
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Colleges 42
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Schools 79
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Residents

1.4k Population -61 (2010–19)
37  y Median Age -8 (2010–19)
16% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
71% Family Households +5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years28%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years14%
75 years and over12%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Caucasian67%
Hispanic or Latino30%
Multiracial1%
Other1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate33%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree6%

Households

Family household71%
Householder living alone23%
Householder not living alone7%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
91% Above Poverty +2% (2010–19)
24  mi Average Commute
90% Lived Here Last Year +8% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K16%
$25K to $49K30%
$50K to $74K22%
$75K to $99K16%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government7%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation19%
Mgt, science, and arts20%
Sales and office20%
Service24%

Commute

Car, truck, or van97%
Walked3%
Worked at home<1%

Housing

$103k Median Home Value +$17k (2010–19)
9% Built 2000 or Later
$506 Median Monthly Rent +$140 (2010–19)
64% Owner-Occupied -11% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached72%
Mobile home20%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20098%
Built 1990 to 19998%
Built 1980 to 198914%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 19596%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier34%

Home Value

Less than $50K8%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K29%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K to $249K6%
$250K to $299K5%
$300K to $399K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity22%
LP gas2%
Utility gas74%
Wood2%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wood River

United States45
Nebraska33
Grand Island Metro Area29
Hall County34

Property Crime in Wood River

United States48
Nebraska45
Grand Island Metro Area35
Hall County43

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (27%)(69%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton22%
Donald Trump73%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 25 1 6
Feb 29 1 5
Mar 39 2 5
Apr 50 3 2
May 61 5 0
Jun 71 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 74 3 0
Sep 65 2 0
Oct 52 2 1
Nov 38 1 3
Dec 27 1 5

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wood River

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding45
Tornado31
Blizzard7
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wood River, NE

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wood River, NE

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Colleges

Colleges near Wood River, NE

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Hastings College
20 miles, SE
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York College
53 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wood River, NE

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Chi Health St Francis
14 miles, NE
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Airports

Airports near Wood River, NE

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Lincoln Airport
96 miles, E