Wood River 76 Excellent
Wood River Livability #73 ranked city in Nebraska#3,300 ranked city in the USARanks better than 88% of areas

Pros and Cons of Living in Wood River

PROS
  • Cost Of Living

    Everyday cost of living expenses like goods and services, housing, groceries, transportation, health care and utilities are far below the national average.

  • Crime

    This area boasts a crime rate that is far below the national average, making it a very safe place to live. These crime statistics encompass both property and violent offenses.

  • Housing

    Impressive scores in the housing category characterize this area, potentially attributed to the availability of affordable housing, strong appreciation rates and high home values.

  • Health & Safety

    Accessible health facilities like hospitals, doctors offices, clinics and nursing homes as well as good air quality are all factors that have led to a high score in this category.

  • Ratings

    According to recent surveys and polls, locals had excellent ratings for walkability to nearby amenities, safety, access to public transit and the overall sense of community in the area.

CONS
  • Amenities

    The majority of amenities will be difficult to reach within a short walk, often requiring residents to use a vehicle or public transportation for access.

  • Commute

    Low commute scores could be due to limited access to public transit in this area, as well as longer-than-average work commute times for residents.

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      Wood River transportation information

      Statistic Wood River Nebraska National
      Average one way commute23min18min26min
      Workers who drive to work86.1%81.4%76.4%
      Workers who carpool10.1%9.4%9.3%
      Workers who take public transit0.0%0.7%5.1%
      Workers who bicycle0.0%0.5%0.6%
      Workers who walk3.3%2.8%2.8%
      Working from home0.5%4.3%4.6%
      Source: The Wood River, NE data and statistics displayed above are derived from the United States Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS).