Wahoo, NE

Wahoo, NE

• Wahoo, NE is a city located in Saunders County, Nebraska, in the United States. It is part of the Omaha-Council Bluffs Metropolitan Area and serves as the county seat of Saunders County. The city is known for its rich history, vibrant community, and diverse economy.

History

• Wahoo was founded in 1870 and incorporated in 1889. The city's name is derived from the eastern wahoo (Euonymus atropurpureus), a shrub found on the banks of Wahoo Creek. The city's history is deeply rooted in agriculture, with many early settlers being farmers and ranchers.

Geography

• Wahoo is located at 41°13′N 96°37′W. The city has a total area of 2.65 square miles, all of it land. It is situated in the eastern part of Nebraska, approximately 30 miles west of Omaha.

Demographics

• As of the 2010 census, there were 4,508 people, 1,801 households, and 1,131 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,700.4 inhabitants per square mile.

Economy

• The economy of Wahoo is diverse, with major sectors including agriculture, manufacturing, retail trade, and healthcare.

Healthcare

• Wahoo is home to several well-known healthcare facilities. The Saunders Medical Center is a critical access hospital that provides a wide range of services, including emergency care, surgery, and rehabilitation. The South Haven Living Center is a skilled nursing facility that offers long-term care, rehabilitation services, and memory care. The Wahoo Public Health Department provides various public health services to the community, including immunizations, health education, and disease prevention.

Education

• The city is served by the Wahoo Public Schools district, which includes an elementary school, a middle school, and a high school. The Bishop Neumann High School, a private Catholic school, is also located in Wahoo.

Notable people

• Several notable people have hailed from Wahoo, including Sam Crawford, a Hall of Fame baseball player, and Howard Hanson, a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer.
  

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Provider page	Credentials	Gender	Primary specialty	Secondary specialties	Address	Address2	City	State	ZIP	Phone
Mc Carville Patrick 1891803698		M	Family Practice			Physicians Clinic Valley	Valley	NE	68064
Jared Pehrson 1861434482	MD	M	Family Practice		625 S Pine St		Valley	NE	54166	4023592277

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