Wahoo, Nebraska
Wahoo is a city of 4,929 people in Saunders County, Nebraska, founded in 1870.
Why visit Wahoo
Townapedia lists 7 museums and landmarks, 8 parks and trails, 13 places to eat, 2 places to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Bodleys Hill, F.J. Kirchman House, Howard Hanson House and Hilltop Country Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 87°F; January lows average 12°F.
Weather in Wahoo
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Wahoo
Wahoo ( WAH-hoo; from Dakota wǧhu, meaning 'arrow wood') is a city and the county seat of Saunders County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 4,818 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Wahoo, Nebraska (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks7
F.J. Kirchman House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Building in Wahoo, United States of America
Howard Hanson House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic house in Wahoo, Nebraska, United States
Saunders County Courthouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Courthouse in Wahoo, Nebraska
Wahoo Burlington Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Railway station Wahoo, Nebraska, United States of America
Saunders County Veterans Memorial
Monument and historic site · 0.6 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds8
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Restaurants and cafes13
Acapulco Mexican Grill
Restaurant · Mexican
1201 North Chestnut Street, Wahoo
Su-We 11:00-21:30; Th-Sa 11:00-22:00
Adelitas
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.8 mi
111 South Chestnut Street, Wahoo
Mo-Fr 10:00-19:00; Sa 10:00-21:00
Chip's Restaurant & Bar Takeout
Restaurant · Grill
1499 North Chestnut Street, Wahoo
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr, Sa 11:00-22:00
Stockyard Cafe
Cafe · 0.8 mi
636 East 1st Street, Wahoo
Mo-Fr 06:00-22:30; Sa 06:00-23:30; Su 07:00-23:30
Wheel House
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
114 East 5th Street, Wahoo
Tu-Sa 11:00-01:00; Su 08:00-01:00
Malys Landing Bar
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
128 West 5th Street, Wahoo
Th-Sa 16:00-01:00; Su 16:00-20:00
Fraternal Order of Eagles
Bar and pub · 0.5 mi
140 West 5th Street, Wahoo
Burger King
Fast food · Burger · 0.6 mi
354 North Chestnut Street, Wahoo
Mo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su 07:00-22:00
1 more on the map.
History
Wahoo was founded in 1870. The town's name comes from the eastern wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus), a shrub found on the banks of Wahoo Creek. The town was originally built by predominantly Czech, German, and Scandinavian settlers.
From the History section of Wahoo, Nebraska on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay2
Churches and places of worship10
Our Redeemer Lutheran Church
Church · Lutheran · 0.4 mi
1245 North Locust Street, Wahoo
Shopping4
Saunders County Health Department
Shopping center
1102 North Chestnut Street, Wahoo
Gas and EV charging3
Schools, colleges and libraries10
Healthcare1
Map of Wahoo
59 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32°F | 12°F | 0.8 in |
| Feb | 38°F | 17°F | 0.9 in |
| Mar | 50°F | 27°F | 1.6 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 38°F | 3.0 in |
| May | 73°F | 49°F | 5.0 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 60°F | 4.9 in |
| Jul | 87°F | 64°F | 3.5 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 63°F | 3.8 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 53°F | 2.9 in |
| Oct | 65°F | 40°F | 2.4 in |
| Nov | 49°F | 27°F | 1.3 in |
| Dec | 37°F | 17°F | 1.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Wahoo (0 mi away), rain and snow from Wahoo 1.7 S, NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Saunders County has had 21 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2025-10-22: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-05-21: Severe Winter Storm And Straight-Line Winds (Winter Storm)
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-09-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-20: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2022-02-23: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Fremont Municipal Airport (FET) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 17 miles away.
- Fremont 17 mi northeast, about 27 min by car
- Ashland 18 mi southeast, about 29 min by car
- North Bend 19 mi northwest, about 31 min by car
- Waverly 22 mi south, about 35 min by car
- Gretna 23 mi east, about 37 min by car
- Chalco 25 mi east, about 41 min by car
- Lincoln 28 mi south, about 45 min by car
- Omaha 29 mi east, about 47 min by car
- Papillion 29 mi east, about 46 min by car
- La Vista 29 mi east, about 46 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Saunders County Courthouse (Nebraska) from E 2, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Howard Hanson House from SE 2, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Wahoo Burlington Depot from S 2, Ammodramus, Public domain
- Kirchman House (Wahoo, Nebraska) from N 1, Ammodramus, Public domain
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