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Wahoo, NE

Founded 1870Saunders CountyElev. 369 m
Population
4,885
Median home
$227,100
Disaster risk
Very Low
Public schools
4
Sex offenders
1

Overview

About Wahoo

Wahoo is a city in Nebraska with about 4,885 residents. Wahoo was founded in 1870 and sits in Saunders County. The median age is 36.4 and the median household income is $81,544. Homes carry a median value of $227,100, and about 68% of residents own where they live. White residents make up the largest share of the population (88.2%). Around 33% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and the typical commute runs about 23 minutes.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

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Who lives here

Demographics

Population
4,885
Median age
36.4
Median household income
$81,544
Per-capita income
$39,245
Poverty rate
12.3%
High-school grad or higher
96.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
33.4%
Unemployment
3.5%
Avg. commute
23.1 min
Work from home
10%
Residents by race & ethnicity
White88.2%
Hispanic or Latino4.1%
Black1.8%
Workforce by occupation
Management, business, science & arts39.6%
Sales & office21.6%
Service20.4%
Production, transportation & material moving11.5%
Natural resources, construction & maintenance6.9%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (5-year).

Housing

Property report

Median home value
$227,100
Median gross rent
$913/mo
Owner-occupied
68%
Median year built
1974
Households
1,797
Avg. household size
2.6

Area-level figures. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS (5-year). Parcel-level records coming next.

Education

Schools

Schools: Average

Wahoo has 4 public schools1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high.

Student proficiency · grade 8, 1 school
Reading62%
Math72%

% of students at or above proficient on state assessments.

WAHOO HIGH SCHOOLHighGrades 912
WAHOO MIDDLE SCHOOLMiddleGrades 68
WAHOO ELEMENTARY SCHOOLElementaryGrades -15
WAHOO PRE-SCHOOLGrades -1-1

Public schools + grade-8 proficiency. Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES directory + EDFacts assessments), via Urban Institute.

Safety

Crime

violent crime95% below national
Wahoo20
Nebraska199
United States386
89% lower than 2019
20192023
property crime68% below national
Wahoo621
Nebraska1,611
United States1,952
12% higher than 2019
20192023

Rate per 100,000 residents/year, Wahoo Police Department, 2023. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS (Crime Data Explorer).

Environment

Environmental hazards

Toxic-release sites and regulated facilities in and around Wahoo.

Data source being added: U.S. EPA — Toxics Release Inventory (public). We show real, sourced figures only — never estimates.

Risk

Natural disaster risk

Very Low
Top hazards · Saunders County
DroughtRelatively Moderate
HailRelatively Moderate
Ice stormRelatively Moderate
Strong windRelatively Moderate
TornadoRelatively Low
WildfireRelatively Low

County-level natural-hazard risk. Source: FEMA National Risk Index.

Context

Neighborhood info

Wahoo is in Saunders County — see county-wide risk, demographics, and registry.

Wahoo was founded in 1870 and sits in Saunders County. Elevation ~369 m.

Map of Wahoo
Wahoo, NE
Where Wahoo is
OmahaLincolnBellevueGrand IslandKearneyFremontWahoo
Historic places

5 on the National Register of Historic Places.

Hanson, Howard, HouseWahoo Burlington DepotO. K. MarketKirchman, F.J., HouseSaunders County Courthouse
Notable people from Wahoo
George Wells BeadleDarryl F. ZanuckHoward HansonSam CrawfordShuko AkuneJack NattefordBrad OttisFannie QuigleyJessie YoungWilliam Farris Kennedy
People searches in Wahoo
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Nearby cities
Fremont (17 mi)Ashland (18 mi)Waverly (22 mi)Gretna (23 mi)Lincoln (28 mi)Schuyler (28 mi)

Public records

Incarceration records — Saunders County

Most-recorded names in Saunders County booking & incarceration records:

Andrew Moore (1)Deric Smith (1)Dwight Miller (1)Eric Scott (1)Gregory Miller (1)Itsamar Ramirez (1)Jamison Robinson (1)Jesus Sanchez (1)Jose Lopez (1)Justin Johnson (1)Matthew Lewis (1)Tremayne Scott (1)Victor Roberts (1)

Names with the most public booking/incarceration records in the county. Source: state & county correctional rosters (first-party).

Registered sex offenders in Wahoo, NE (1)

Public sex-offender registry records for Wahoo, Nebraska.

Christopher John Davis, 44
Wahoo · Saunders County · 68066
AKA Chris J Davis, Christopher J Davis

Source: Dru Sjodin National Sex Offender Public Website (NSOPW) and state registries. Public record. This information is provided for public awareness. Using it to harass, threaten, or discriminate against any registrant, or for any purpose prohibited by law, is illegal. Verify against the official registry record before relying on it.

Common questions

Wahoo — frequently asked

What is the population of Wahoo, Nebraska?
Wahoo has a population of about 4,885, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (5-year).
What is the average home value in Wahoo?
The median home value in Wahoo is $227,100, and the median gross rent is $913/month (U.S. Census ACS).
Is Wahoo safe? What is the crime rate?
Wahoo Police Department reported a violent-crime rate of about 20 per 100,000 residents in 2023 — lower than the U.S. rate of 386. Source: FBI UCR/NIBRS.
What natural-disaster risks does Wahoo face?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates Saunders County as "Very Low" overall, with top hazards including drought, hail, ice storm.
How many schools are in Wahoo?
Wahoo has 4 public schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, NCES.
How many registered sex offenders are in Wahoo?
Public registry data lists 1 registered sex offenders in or near Wahoo. This is neighborhood-safety information from the public state registry.
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