The Town FilesWahoo, Nebraska
City in Saunders County · population 4,818 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $243,600
- Household income
- $89,457
- Jan low / Jul high
- 13° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 34 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 23
- Median age
- 35.5
Wahoo is a city of 4,818 people in Saunders County, Nebraska. The median home is worth $243,600, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 96% of Nebraska towns, more upscale than 88% of Nebraska towns, more walkable than 82% of Nebraska towns.
How Wahoo ranks
Percentile among Nebraska towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Nebraska towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Wahoo is worth $243,600, above the typical Nebraska town ($154,800). Homes cost about 2.7 times the median household income of $89,457, which is more affordable than 28% of Nebraska towns. Median rent is $907 a month. 66.5% of households own their home.
| Housing | Wahoo | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $243,600 | $154,800 |
| Median rent | $907 | $818 |
| Median household income | $89,457 | $66,320 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.7× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 66.5% | 73.2% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1963 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Wahoo
| People | Wahoo | Typical Nebraska town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.5 | 39.5 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.2% | 20.8% |
| Under 18 | 28.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 37.1% | 22.4% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.2% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 2.2% | — |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 5.2% |
| Average commute | 22.4 min | 19.6 min |
| Homes with broadband | 93.2% | 87.8% |
Weather in Wahoo
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 13.4°F. About 31.6 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 34.4 inches of snow (typical Nebraska town: 28.6 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 147 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wahoo since 1950, compared with 23 for the typical Nebraska town. 4 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on August 13, 1952 about 2.0 miles from the town center. The most recent was on December 15, 2021.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 82 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on June 14, 1980.
Severe weather in Saunders County since 1996
Saunders County has been included in 30 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2025 | Severe Storm | DR-4896: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| May 21, 2025 | Winter Storm | DR-4868: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds |
| October 21, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4838: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| September 24, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4822: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| August 20, 2024 | Severe Storm | DR-4808: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
Jobs and pay in Saunders County
Saunders County had 5,914 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $49,905 a year. Unemployment was 1.9% in 2023; in Wahoo itself the ACS puts it at 3.6%.
Public schools in Wahoo
4 public schools with 1,088 students, about 14.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAHOO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | PK-5 | 467 | 13.7 |
| WAHOO HIGH SCHOOL | 9-12 | 326 | 13.6 |
| WAHOO MIDDLE SCHOOL | 6-8 | 242 | 15.1 |
| WAHOO PRE-SCHOOL | PK-PK | 53 | 17.7 |
Towns near Wahoo
- Valley, NE15.0 mi · 3,037 people · home $528,100
- Fremont, NE16.8 mi · 27,141 people · home $214,700
- Ashland, NE17.7 mi · 3,086 people · home $249,700
- Waverly, NE21.5 mi · 4,279 people · home $316,600
- Gretna, NE22.7 mi · 5,083 people · home $341,600
- Chalco, NE25.2 mi · 11,064 people · home $238,600
- David City, NE26.5 mi · 2,995 people · home $165,200
- Schuyler, NE28.1 mi · 6,547 people · home $145,700
Wahoo questions
Is Wahoo, Nebraska a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Wahoo scores better for retirees than 66% of Nebraska towns and quieter than 21%. 18.2% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.5).
How much does a house cost in Wahoo?
The median owner-occupied home in Wahoo is valued at $243,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $89,457, so homes cost about 2.7 times income. Median rent is $907 a month.
What is the weather like in Wahoo?
July highs average 85.9°F and January lows 13.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 31.6 inches of precipitation a year and 34.4 inches of snow.
Does Wahoo get tornadoes?
23 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Wahoo since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on August 13, 1952. The typical Nebraska town has had 23.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)