Wood River, Nebraska

Wood River: city in Nebraska

About

Wood River is a city located in the county of Hall in the U.S. state of Nebraska. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,325 and a population density of 644 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,307 inhabitants.

Quick Facts about Wood River

Population 1,307 (2020)
Country United States of America
State Nebraska (United States)
County Hall County
Postal code 68883
Phone Area Codes 308
Area 2.06 km2
Latitude & Longitude 40.8206,-98.6001
Altitude 1,965 feet / 599 meters
Time Zone America/Chicago
Local time 18:25:14 (18th April 2026)
Density 635 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth -1.38% (2010-2020)
Weather 57℉ Sunny 7-days weather

Geography

Wood River is located at 40°49'14"N 98°36'0"W (40.8205700, -98.6000700).

Wood River map

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Weather

57°F
Sunny
15 to 20 mph NW Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 57.

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Official website of Wood River

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Demographics

According to census records, the population of Wood River decreased by 1.38% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 1,325 - census
2011 1,345 1.49% estimation process
2012 1,367 1.61% estimation process
2013 1,370 0.22% estimation process
2014 1,373 0.22% estimation process
2015 1,366 -0.51% estimation process
2016 1,364 -0.15% estimation process
2017 1,346 -1.34% estimation process
2018 1,346 0% estimation process
2019 1,340 -0.45% estimation process
2020 1,307 -2.52% estimation process
Wood River zip code is 68883. County name: Hall, County fips: 31079

Nearby Schools and Colleges

Schools and campuses linked to Wood River, NE. Select a name to open its map and contact details.

Code Name City ZIP
180902 Central Community College Grand Island (NE) 68802-4903

Nearby Transit Stations (2)

Rail and bus stations connected to Wood River, NE. Select a station to open its map and address details.

Code Name Address Type
HAS Hastings 501 West First St. RAIL
HLD Holdrege 100 West Ave. RAIL

Closest post offices linked to Wood River.

Post Office Name City ZIP
Wood River Post Office Wood River (NE) 68883

Other places with the same name (1)

Other cities in Hall County

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Hall County , NE.

City Name Population Title
Grand Island 51,004 The most populous city in Hall County, Nebraska.
Doniphan 832 Township in Hall County, Nebraska
Cairo 794 Town in Nebraska, United States
Alda 660 Human settlement in Hall County, Nebraska, United States of America

Distance to Other Cities

Wood River distances to largest Nebraska cities