Wood River

City in Hall County, Nebraska

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Wood River is a city in Hall County, Nebraska, with 1,172 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 1,965 ft (599 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Shelton, 7.1 miles SW.

About Wood River

Wood River is a city in southwestern Hall County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 1,172 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Grand Island, Nebraska Metropolitan Statistical Area.

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Median household income
$75,417
Median home value
$151,200
Median rent
$811/mo
Median age
37.3
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Wood River, NE population

Wood River had 1,172 residents in the 2020 Census.

2020 Census1,172
Density1,006 per sq mi (388 per km²)

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.

Wood River at a glance

StateNebraska (NE)
CountyHall County
TypeCity
Population1,172 (2020)
Land area1.16 sq mi (3.0 km²)
Elevation1,965 ft (599 m)
Coordinates40.8198° N, 98.6044° W
ZIP code68883
Official websitewoodriverne.com
Census code (GEOID)3153660

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.

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Frequently asked questions about Wood River

What county is Wood River in?

Wood River is in Hall County, Nebraska.

What is the population of Wood River, NE?

1,172 people lived in Wood River at the 2020 Census.

What is the ZIP code of Wood River, NE?

The ZIP code of Wood River is 68883.

What is the elevation of Wood River?

1,965 feet (599 m) above sea level.

What towns are near Wood River?

Shelton (7.1 mi), Alda (7.8 mi), Prosser (9.3 mi), Doniphan (12.6 mi), Cairo (12.8 mi).

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