Wood River Township, IL
Living in Wood River Township
Bikeability11
Walkability17
Commute69
Public Transit12
Affordability91
Public Safety60
Airports37
Hospitals21
Colleges66
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
31kPopulation-1.4k (2010–19)
39 y Median Age
18%College-Educated+4% (2010–19)
62%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian1%
Black3%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino1%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school10%
High school graduate38%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree5%
Households
Family household62%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$54kMedian Household Income+$7.2k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty
24 mi Average Commute
86%Lived Here Last Year-1% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K23%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K14%
$100K to $124K9%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government7%
Private sector76%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance13%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts29%
Sales and office21%
Service19%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van95%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation<1%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$96kMedian Home Value+$3.3k (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$586Median Monthly Rent+$93 (2010–19)
62%Owner-Occupied-5% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached1%
1 unit, detached85%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home2%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20095%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197912%
Built 1960 to 196919%
Built 1950 to 195923%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier16%
Home Value
Less than $50K10%
$50K to $99K43%
$100K to $149K28%
$150K to $199K12%
$200K to $249K3%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$400K to $499K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity26%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas72%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Wood River Township
United States45
Illinois50
St. Louis Metro Area57
Madison County34
Property Crime in Wood River Township
United States48
Illinois43
St. Louis Metro Area54
Madison County38
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (44%)(52%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton28%
Donald Trump66%
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 Township
Excessive Heat8
Inland Flooding45
Tornado22
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Wood River Township, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Wood River Township, IL
Zion Lutheran School
3 miles, NE
Bethel Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
4 miles, NE
St Mary School
5 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Wood River Township, IL
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
7 miles, SE
Saint Louis Christian College
13 miles, SW
Principia College
15 miles, W
University of Missouri-St Louis
17 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wood River Township, IL
Alton Mental Health Center
3 miles, NW
Alton Memorial Hospital
5 miles, NW
Osf Saint Anthony's Health Center
6 miles, NW
Christian Hospital Northeast
11 miles, SW
Airports
Airports near Wood River Township, IL
St Louis Lambert International Airport
18 miles, SW
Scott Airforce Base-Midamerica Airport
26 miles, SE
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
71 miles, N
Quincy Regional Airport-Baldwin Field
95 miles, NW