Wood River, IL
Living in Wood River
Bikeability11
Walkability27
Commute65
Public Transit18
Affordability95
Public Safety55
Airports37
Hospitals19
Colleges67
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
10kPopulation-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
$47kMedian 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
$82kMedian Home Value-$5.4k (2010–19)
5%Built 2000 or Later
$592Median 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
Bethel Christian Academy
3 miles, SE
Zion Lutheran School
4 miles, NE
Our Lady Queen of Peace School
4 miles, NE
St Mary School
6 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Wood River, IL
Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
6 miles, SE
Saint Louis Christian College
13 miles, SW
Principia College
16 miles, W
University of Missouri-St Louis
16 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Wood River, IL
Alton Mental Health Center
4 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, 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
96 miles, NW