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Wood River, Nebraska

city · Hall County

At a glance

1,494
Population
$151,200
Median home value (all homes)
50% below U.S. median
$260,997
Typical market value
Zillow, county-wide, 2026-07
$811/mo
Median rent
40% below U.S. median
$75,417
Median household income
4% below U.S. median
25.5 min
Average commute
93.2%
Homes with broadband
94.6%
Locations with fiber available
0.4%
Unemployment

Cost of living (Clay Affordability Index)

CAI 85 — 15% below the national average. how it's computed

Housing32% below
Goods & services6% below
Utilities15% above
Taxes30% below
Insurance7% below
Commute cost8% below
For business: Nebraska is CBII band 2/5 · time to build band 1/5. See state page for the breakdown.

Living here

Nearest 4-year college20 mi
Nearest community college13 mi
Nearest technical college99 mi
High school graduates93.7%
College graduates17.8%

Doing business here

Economic development contacts, most local first:

state Nebraska Dept. of Economic Development
Our mission is to provide quality leadership and services that enable Nebraska’s communities, businesses, and people to succeed in a global economy, with programs and resources for starting and growing a business, housing, and economic recovery.
state Union Pacific Railroad Industrial Dev
Union Pacific's Industrial Development team provides guidance and rail project management to help businesses build, expand, or locate rail-served sites on Union Pacific’s expansive network, connecting them to the global economy.
State sales taxYes
State income taxYes
Right-to-work stateYes

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