What are the schools like in Wahoo, NE?

Wahoo is served primarily by WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, 1 middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 13.7:1.

What is the median household income in Wahoo?

The median household income in Wahoo, NE is $75,052 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

What is the weather like in Wahoo, NE?

Wahoo has an average high temperature of 32.3°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 31.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 34.4 inches.

Wahoo, NE Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Wahoo, NE affordable or expensive?

Wahoo's cost of living index is 92, where 100 represents the national average. This means Wahoo is 8% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $191,200 and the median rent is $924 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Wahoo, NE?

Wahoo has a violent crime rate of 99.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 535.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wahoo, NE a Good Place to Live?

Wahoo is a small town of 4,832 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $75,052 and a 2.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 92 (US average = 100), which is 8% below the national average.

Strengths: Wahoo stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B+), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Wahoo is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Wahoo city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 92.5

Wahoo's overall cost of living index is 92.5, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Wahoo costs roughly 8% less than the average American city.

Metric	Wahoo, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$191,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$924	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	67.3%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$75,052	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wahoo's violent crime rate is 99.2 per 100,000 residents — 74% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

99.2 /100k

Property Crime

535.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Wahoo is served primarily by WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Wahoo, NE	National Avg
School District	WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	1	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	13.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	29.6%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.8%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wahoo sees average highs of 32.3°F in January and 86.7°F in July, with 31.3 inches of annual precipitation and 34.4 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wahoo, NE
Average High — January	32.3°F
Average High — July	86.7°F
Annual Precipitation	31.3"
Annual Snowfall	34.4"

Demographics

Metric	Wahoo, NE	National Avg
Population	4,832	—
Median Age	37.2	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	20.7 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	95.7%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.7%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	2.9%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.4%	22.2%
65 and over	17.3%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Wahoo

Wahoo, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68066

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wahoo, NE affordable or expensive?

Wahoo's cost of living index is 92, where 100 is the national average. That makes Wahoo roughly 8% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $191,200 and median rent is $924/month.

What is the crime rate in Wahoo, NE?

Wahoo's violent crime rate is 99.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 535.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wahoo?

Public schools in Wahoo are operated by WAHOO PUBLIC SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 13.7:1. 29.6% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Wahoo, NE a good place to live?

Wahoo, NE has a population of 4,832, a median household income of $75,052, and an unemployment rate of 2.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Wahoo?

Wahoo averages 32.3°F in January and 86.7°F in July. Annual rainfall is 31.3 inches with about 34.4 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wahoo?

Wahoo, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68066.

What is the population of Wahoo?

The population of Wahoo, Nebraska is 4,832 with a median age of 37.2. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wahoo?

Key numbers for living in Wahoo: cost of living index 92 (100 = US average), median home $191,200, median household income $75,052, crime index 26 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B+. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wahoo side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.