Wood River Precinct, Dawson County, Nebraska
Wood River Precinct is a precinct in Dawson County, Nebraska. About 476 people live there (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 137 sq mi (355 km²) of land and uses Central Time. It is a legal area with no government of its own.
- Population, 2020–2024 estimate
- 476 ± 121
- County
- Dawson County
- School district
- Sumner-Eddyville-Miller Schools
- Land area
- 137 sq mi (355 km²)
- Type
- PrecinctNo government of its own
- Time zone
- Central TimeUTC-06:00 in January; UTC-05:00 in July
- Median household income
- $89,167 ± $34,110
- Median home value
- $109,100 ± $45,172
- Water area
- 0.02 sq mi (0.04 km²)
- State
- Nebraska
- Census code (GEOID)
- 3104793540
- Coordinates (central point)
- 40.947217, -99.521474
These coordinates mark a central point for the area, not a street address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.
Census place in Wood River Precinct
- Sumner (village)353 people
This place’s central point lies inside Wood River Precinct. A place can reach across the line, and its government, if it has one, can be separate from the precinct’s.
Bordering areas, nearest first
- Kennebec Precinct9.2 mi northwest
- Overton Precinct13 mi south
- Grant Precinct13 mi southwest
- Loup Township, Custer County13 mi north
- Coyote Precinct15 mi west
- Elk Creek Township, Custer County15 mi northeast
These towns, townships, cities and boroughs share a boundary with Wood River Precinct. Distances are straight lines between central points, not driving distances.
Other precincts in Dawson County, largest first
- Overton Precinct1,400 people
- Lexington Precinct753 people
- Gillan Precinct527 people
- Platte Precinct526 people
- Grant Precinct428 people
- Ringgold Precinct364 people
- Gothenburg Precinct286 people
- Farnam Precinct270 people
- Coyote Precinct261 people
- Kennebec Precinct189 people
- German Precinct176 people
- Cozad Precinct151 people
All 13
- Fairview Precinct144 people
People counts are American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates. See Dawson County for its cities, ZIP Code areas and county seat.
Sunrise and sunset in Wood River Precinct
- Longest day
- 15 hours 7 minutes around June 21
- Shortest day
- 9 hours 14 minutes around December 21
- Earliest sunrise
- 6:05 AM around June 14
- Latest sunrise
- 8:14 AM the day before clocks go back in November
- Earliest sunset
- 5:09 PM around December 8
- Latest sunset
- 9:14 PM around June 27
Clocks go forward an hour on the second Sunday in March and back on the first Sunday in November, so sunrise and sunset jump an hour later in March and an hour earlier in November.
| Day | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15 | 8:00 AM | 5:34 PM | 9 h 34 min |
| Feb 15 | 7:32 AM | 6:12 PM | 10 h 40 min |
| Mar 15 | 7:49 AM | 7:44 PM | 11 h 55 min |
| Apr 15 | 6:59 AM | 8:17 PM | 13 h 18 min |
| May 15 | 6:20 AM | 8:48 PM | 14 h 28 min |
| Jun 15 | 6:05 AM | 9:11 PM | 15 h 6 min |
| Jul 15 | 6:19 AM | 9:08 PM | 14 h 49 min |
| Aug 15 | 6:47 AM | 8:36 PM | 13 h 49 min |
| Sep 15 | 7:18 AM | 7:47 PM | 12 h 29 min |
| Oct 15 | 7:49 AM | 6:57 PM | 11 h 8 min |
| Nov 15 | 7:25 AM | 5:19 PM | 9 h 54 min |
| Dec 15 | 7:55 AM | 5:10 PM | 9 h 15 min |
Approximate times for a flat horizon at the central point; the days move by a day or so from year to year. Hills and weather can change what you see.
Before using this answer on a form
A precinct line is not always the line on your mail: a mailing address can name another town or post office, and school districts, ZIP Codes and tax districts follow their own lines. For taxes, voting or permits, check the full address with Dawson County or the local office.
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