Wood Lake, NE

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 7/10
visibility Safety 8/10
local_library Schools 7/10
local_airport Airports 1/10
school Colleges 1/10
accessibility Hospitals 1/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Moderately Priced. The area has a balanced cost of living, with housing and rent costs that are neither particularly high nor low.
visibility Safety
Generally Safe. Crime rates are below average, with only occasional incidents, making the area a relatively secure place to live.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Strong Performance. Well-regarded schools with above-average academic outcomes, dependable graduation success, and solid support for college preparation.

Residents

Population
18 332.4M (US)
Median Age
74.7 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
72.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
38.9% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$47,083 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
100.0% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
0.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$230,600 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$372 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$503 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
25.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Cherry County
3
Nebraska
3
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Cherry County
1
Nebraska
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 0 5 25
Feb 1 6 28
Mar 1 7 37
Apr 2 6 46
May 3 0 57
Jun 3 0 67
Jul 3 0 73
Aug 2 0 71
Sep 2 0 62
Oct 1 2 49
Nov 1 6 35
Dec 0 6 25

Hazards

Blizzard

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep red country, with 11% of residents leaning left and 83% leaning right.

Liberal (11%) (84%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 85%
Hillary Clinton 8%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 3, NE State Senate District 43, NE
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Schools

Wood Lake School
<1 miles, NE
Ainsworth Middle School
20 miles, SE • 2.8 star
Ainsworth Elementary School
20 miles, SE • 3.7 star
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Colleges

Sinte Gleska University
50 miles, N • 1 star
Mid-Plains Community College
109 miles, SW • 1.4 star
Oglala Lakota College
113 miles, NW • 1 star
Dakota Wesleyan University
133 miles, E • 1.9 star
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Hospitals

Cherry County Hospital
23 miles, N • 3.2 star
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Airports

Kearney Regional Airport
146 miles, S • 1 star
Central Nebraska Regional Airport
152 miles, S • 1 star
Rapid City Regional Airport
172 miles, NW • 1.4 star
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