Wood River, IL

Wood River, IL

At a Glance

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)

Is Wood River a Good Place to Live?

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 5.0% (39% above 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 $135,087. 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 284 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,723/100K.

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. Annual precipitation totals 41.9 inches.

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