Wood River, NE

Wood River, Nebraska

Wood River, Nebraska, in Hall county, is 101 miles W of Lincoln, Nebraska (center to center) and 142 miles W of Omaha, Nebraska. The city has a population of 1,204.

The People and Families of Wood River

In Wood River, about 62% of adults are married.

Among adults, males are better represented than women in Wood River.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Wood River had a median family income of $44,453.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Wood River residents, with $750. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Wood River Housing

In Wood River, 74% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out.

Commuting

In Wood River, 95% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Wood River strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Nebraska):

Category	Trophy
Racial Diversity (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Wood River, NE

Comparing Wood River to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Nebraska (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Senior Citizens
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
People Above Poverty

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Living Alone
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Rents
Housing Recently Built
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing

Wood River Almanac

Wood River Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Wood River Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Wood River, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Wood River Public Libraries

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Wood River High Schools (2004)

WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL
308-583-2249
Serves 285 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 13

Wood River Colleges

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