At a Glance
Median Income
$65,960
$34,855 per capita
Home Value
$103,200
Zillow: $123,855
Median Rent
$915/mo
27.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
270/100K
4,388/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
15.5%
93.9% high school+
Unemployment
3.4%
11.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.3%
15.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
56°F
293 sunny days/yr
How Wood River Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Wood River's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Wood River a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Wood River residents earn a median household income of $65,960 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,855. The unemployment rate stands at 3.4% (6% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 11.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 15,318 business establishments, including 1,029 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Wood River is $103,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,855. Median rent is $915/month, with 27.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1955.
Safety & Crime
Wood River reports 270 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 29% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,388/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
15.5% of adults in Wood River hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(54% below the national average).
93.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Wood River has an average annual temperature of 56°F (13°C).
Winters average 30°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population10,315
Median Age37.9 yrs
Density1,478/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.3%
Economy
B+
Median Income$65,960
Per Capita$34,855
Unemployment3.4%
Poverty11.2%
County GDP$40,403M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,519
Housing
A+
Home Value$103,200
Rent$915
Ownership68.8%
Zillow$123,855
Housing Units4,853
Rent Burden27.1%
Crime
F
Violent270/100K
Property4,388/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault145/100K
Burglary743/100K
Health
Obesity39.3%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.7%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death15,768/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.9 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation436 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+5.1%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 17% / D 81%
Commute26 min
Broadband92.8%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries16
Did You Know?
Wood River was founded in 1908.
The median home in Wood River was built in 1955.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (3 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
17.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 1,029 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 71 fatal vehicle crashes.
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