What are the schools like in Wood Lake, NE?

School district data for Wood Lake is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in Wood Lake?

The median household income in Wood Lake, NE is N/A according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Wood Lake, NE?

Wood Lake has an average high temperature of 36.9°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 23.8 inches and annual snowfall averages 35.8 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in Wood Lake, NE?

Wood Lake has a violent crime rate of 140.6 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 509.8 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Wood Lake, NE a Good Place to Live?

Wood Lake is a small town of 23 in Nebraska, with a median household income of N/A .

Strengths: Wood Lake stands out for below-average home prices, short average commutes.

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

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

Cost of Living

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the Wood Lake metro area.

Metric	Wood Lake, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$61,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	78.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	N/A	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Wood Lake's violent crime rate is 140.6 per 100,000 residents — 63% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

140.6 /100k

Property Crime

509.8 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	Wood Lake, NE	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	34.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.3%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Wood Lake sees average highs of 36.9°F in January and 87.8°F in July, with 23.8 inches of annual precipitation and 35.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Wood Lake, NE
Average High — January	36.9°F
Average High — July	87.8°F
Annual Precipitation	23.8"
Annual Snowfall	35.8"

Demographics

Metric	Wood Lake, NE	National Avg
Population	23	—
Median Age	74.4	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	22.2 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	91.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	0.0%	22.2%
65 and over	73.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Johnstown, NE 10 mi Ainsworth, NE 20 mi Valentine, NE 23 mi Springview, NE 28 mi Long Pine, NE 28 mi

ZIP Codes in Wood Lake

Wood Lake, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

69221

Wood Lake vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Wood Lake, NE affordable or expensive?

Wood Lake has a median home value of $61,700 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of N/A.

What is the crime rate in Wood Lake, NE?

Wood Lake's violent crime rate is 140.6 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 509.8 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Wood Lake?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is Wood Lake, NE a good place to live?

Wood Lake, NE has a population of 23, a median household income of N/A, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 Wood Lake?

Wood Lake averages 36.9°F in January and 87.8°F in July. Annual rainfall is 23.8 inches with about 35.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Wood Lake?

Wood Lake, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 69221.

What is the population of Wood Lake?

The population of Wood Lake, Nebraska is 23 with a median age of 74.4. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Wood Lake?

Key numbers for living in Wood Lake: median home $61,700, median household income N/A, crime index 32 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Wood Lake side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.