How long is the commute from Wood River, NE?
Workers who live in Wood River, NE take an average of 25.5 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
84.6% of workers drive alone to work.
1.0% take public transportation.
1.9% of workers walk to work.
4.6% work from home.
2.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 25.5 minutes (±3.3)
- Public transportation
- 1.0%
- Work from home
- 4.6%
- Households without a car
- 2.2%
How people in Wood River get to work
| Means of transportation | Wood River | Hall County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 84.6% (±5.1 points) | 79.4% | 76.1% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 7.0% (±3.8 points) | 13.1% | 8.7% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 1.0% (±1.1 points) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 1.9% (±1.5 points) | 0.8% | 2.3% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 0.9% (±1.0 points) | 1.8% | 1.4% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 4.6% (±3.5 points) | 4.4% | 11.0% | 15.1% |
In Wood River, the average commute is higher than in Hall County (17.5 minutes).
It is also higher than in Nebraska (19.2 minutes).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Wood River, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Hall County (0.6%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (0.5%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Hall County, Wood River ranks 1 of 5 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 230 of 725.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Wood River
| Vehicles available | Wood River | Hall County | Nebraska | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 2.2% (±1.9 points) | 6.6% | 5.4% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 16.8% (±5.3 points) | 32.1% | 30.1% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 31.9% (±9.4 points) | 33.3% | 37.7% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 49.1% (±9.5 points) | 28.0% | 26.8% | 21.9% |
In Wood River, the share of households without a vehicle is lower than in Hall County (6.6%).
It is also lower than in Nebraska (5.4%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Wood River
| Wood River | Hall County | Nebraska | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 4.6% (±3.5 points) | 4.4% (±1.1 points) | 11.0% (±0.3 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 97.6% (±1.8 points) | 93.8% (±1.2 points) | 95.3% (±0.2 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 93.2% (±5.3 points) | 89.9% (±1.6 points) | 90.6% (±0.2 points) | 91.0% |
In Wood River, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Hall County (89.9%).
It is not measurably different from Nebraska (90.6%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Wood River
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wood River | — | 25.5 minutes (±3.3) | — |
| Shelton | 7.1 mi | 26.4 minutes (±4.5) | Not measurably different |
| Alda | 7.8 mi | 20.8 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Prosser | 9.2 mi | 25.1 minutes (±4.4) | Not measurably different |
| Doniphan | 13 mi | 16.6 minutes (±1.8) | Lower |
| Cairo | 13 mi | 24.4 minutes (±4.3) | Not measurably different |
| Gibbon | 14 mi | 20.4 minutes (±3.4) | Lower |
| Kenesaw | 14 mi | 25.9 minutes (±2.7) | Not measurably different |
| Grand Island | 15 mi | 16.9 minutes (±1.2) | Lower |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Alda, NE (20.8 minutes), Doniphan, NE (16.6 minutes), Gibbon, NE (20.4 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Hall County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wood River | 25.5 minutes (±3.3) |
| 2 | Cairo | 24.4 minutes (±4.3) |
| 3 | Alda | 20.8 minutes (±3.0) |
| 4 | Grand Island | 16.9 minutes (±1.2) |
| 5 | Doniphan | 16.6 minutes (±1.8) |
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Wood River
How long is the average commute in Wood River?
Workers who live in Wood River, NE take an average of 25.5 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Wood River without a car?
2.2% of households in Wood River have no vehicle, and 1.0% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Wood River?
4.6% (±3.5 points) of workers who live in Wood River worked from home, and 93.2% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wood River city, Nebraska
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wood River city, Nebraska
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Wood River city, Nebraska
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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