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Wood River, NE

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Population
1,169
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
1,965 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$151,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$811/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$75,417
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Wood River

Wood River sits just southwest of Grand Island, giving residents a quiet small-town setting with an easy commute to regional jobs and shopping. Families are served by the local Wood River Rural Schools, and the community offers a relaxed pace, friendly neighbors, and room to spread out. It is an affordable, welcoming corner of central Nebraska that makes everyday life simple.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingBright SkiesA+99.4ratingLow UnemploymentA96.8rating

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