Wood River, IL

Living in Wood River

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Bikeability 11
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Walkability 27
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Commute 65
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Public Transit 18
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Affordability 95
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Public Safety 55
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Airports 37
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Hospitals 19
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Colleges 67
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Schools 1
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Residents

10k Population -648 (2010–19)
35  y Median Age
15% College-Educated
57% Family Households -5% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years20%
15 to 34 years30%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian1%
Black4%
Caucasian92%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school12%
High school graduate40%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree11%
Graduate degree4%

Households

Family household57%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone9%

Economy

$47k Median Household Income -$834 (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -5% (2010–19)
25  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year +2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K24%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K10%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more1%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector79%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts28%
Sales and office22%
Service21%

Commute

Car, truck, or van94%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home<1%

Housing

$82k Median Home Value -$5.4k (2010–19)
5% Built 2000 or Later
$592 Median Monthly Rent +$63 (2010–19)
57% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached83%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19894%
Built 1970 to 19796%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195922%
Built 1940 to 194918%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K63%
$100K to $149K18%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity23%
LP gas1%
Utility gas74%
Wood1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Wood River

United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Madison County34

Property Crime in Wood River

United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Madison County38

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (45%)(51%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump67%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 2 4
Feb 35 2 4
Mar 45 3 1
Apr 56 4 0
May 65 5 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 78 4 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 69 3 0
Oct 57 3 0
Nov 46 4 0
Dec 33 3 3

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Wood River

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding43
Tornado21
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Wood River, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Wood River, IL

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Zion Lutheran School
4 miles, NE
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St Mary School
6 miles, W

Colleges

Colleges near Wood River, IL

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Principia College
16 miles, W
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Wood River, IL

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Airports

Airports near Wood River, IL

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