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Wood River, NE

Wood River, NE.

Population: 2,483 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Wood River, NE is $264,801 — up 0.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $283,000 after a median 56 days on market. 3 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with drought, hail, ice storm the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.9% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$264,801

Typical home value

+0.6%

1-year change

56

Median days on market

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$264,801
1-year appreciation
+0.6%
3-year appreciation
+7.9%
5-year appreciation
+21.4%
10-year appreciation
+70.6%
Peak value since 2000 (May 2026)
$265,246
House Price Index (state)
443.6 (+2.0% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$283,000
Median list price
$260,000
Median price per sqft
$119
1-year sale-price change
+4.8%
Median days on market
56 days
Homes sold (recent period)
7
For-sale inventory
11
Sale-to-list ratio
98.3%
Active listings
7
1-year forecast
+2.3%
New listings (monthly)
2

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Studio fair-market rent
$902/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$972/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,210/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,505/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,928/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.1 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
3
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
9.7 : 1
Schools include
WOOD RIVER RURAL MIDDLE SCHOOL, WOOD RIVER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, WOOD RIVER RURAL HIGH SCHOOL

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
drought, hail, ice storm, strong wind, winter weather
Notable hazard ratings (county)
hail: Relatively High · drought: Relatively High · ice storm: Relatively High · strong wind: Relatively High · winter weather: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone A
NFIP flood claims on record
4
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 36% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
14.0%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant (9.7 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
28.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
34
Days with Good air quality
278
Days with Moderate air quality
57
Highest AQI recorded (year)
118

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
7.2 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
5,591
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
5,542

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
10
Nearest airport
Aknux Airport (7 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) (19 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
9
Hospitals include
CHI HEALTH GOOD SAMARITAN, CHI HEALTH ST. FRANCIS, GRAND ISLAND REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
4.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-224 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1963
Housing built before 1970
59.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
10.2%
Median annual property tax
$2,579
Mean commute to work
23 min
Households with broadband internet
57.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
31,123
Average weekly wage
$1,057
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
203

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Wood RiverState medianUS median
Typical home value$264,801$238,068$288,527
Median sale price$283,000$268,738$325,000
Median days on market56 days36 days51 days
Median annual property tax$2,579$2,000$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Wood River, NE?
$264,801.
What is the median sale price in Wood River, NE?
$283,000.
How long do homes take to sell in Wood River, NE?
Median days on market: 56 days.
What is typical rent in Wood River, NE?
2-bedroom fair-market rent: $1,210/month (HUD FMR — a 40th-percentile regulatory reference, not market-observed).
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wood River, NE?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: drought, hail, ice storm, strong wind, winter weather.
Is Wood River, NE in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Wood River, NE. 4 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is A. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Wood River, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 36% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wood River, NE?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wood River, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Wood River, NE?
3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Wood River, NE walkable?
Walkability index: 7.2/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Wood River, NE?
Good. Median AQI: 34. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wood River, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.1 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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