Woodhull, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Woodhull is a small town in Illinois with a population of 673. Residents earn $66,250 per year, which is 12% below the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
673 Population 765/sq mi density
$66,250 Median Income $40,678 per capita
$118,500 Home Value $151,445 Zillow
$665 Median Rent 24.4% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,250 median income, 0.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$118,500 home value, $665/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $66,250
12% lower than US avg
Home Value $118,500
58% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 26.4%
22% lower than US avg
Median Rent $665
43% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 36.6%
14% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.3%
92% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 6.9%
44% lower than US avg

How Woodhull Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population673
Median Age43.4 yrs
Density765/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Largest GroupWhite 95%
Veterans10.2%

Economy

A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$40,678
Unemployment0.3%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$2,048M
Commute25 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$118,500
Rent$665
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$151,445
Rent Burden24.4%

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity36.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.7%
Heart Disease5.2%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation811 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.4%
High School+98.3%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute25 min
Broadband89.6%
EV Stations1
Libraries9

Is Woodhull a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Woodhull receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Woodhull stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Woodhull is $66,250, 12% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.3%. Only 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Woodhull is $118,500, 58% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $665 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Woodhull experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Woodhull has a population of 673 with a density of 765 people per square mile. The median age is 43.4 years, 12% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (94.7%).

Population

673
Total Population
765
People / sq mi
43.4yrs
Median Age
12% above US avg
0.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 51.1%
Female 48.9%

Race & Ethnicity

Woodhull vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only99.6%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.4%
97% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Woodhull vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Woodhull is $66,250, which is 12% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.3% (below the 3.6% US average). 6.9% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.

Income: Woodhull vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$66,250
12% below US avg
Per Capita Income$40,678
Avg Weekly Wage$980
IRS Avg AGI$74,616

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.3%
92% below US avg
Poverty Rate6.9%
44% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,020
County GDP$2,048M

Business (County)

Restaurants100
Healthcare90
Retail148
Manufacturing46

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,739
64% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.84%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time24.9 min
Drive Alone83.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.2%

Walkability

The median home value in Woodhull is $118,500, 58% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $665 (43% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $151,445.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$118,500
58% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$151,445

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$665
43% below US avg
Rent Burden24.4%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied68.0%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,739
64% above US avg
Effective Rate4.84%
In Woodhull, 36.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 23.7% report depression. 20.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Woodhull vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity36.6%
14% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.2%
High Blood Pressure30.0%
Asthma10.4%
COPD6.1%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.8%
Physical Inactivity20.4%
Depression23.7%
Mental Distress17.9%
Physical Distress11.9%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.6%
Checkup Rate75.2%
Premature Death7,545/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access78.2%
Healthcare Facilities90

Crime Rates: Woodhull vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Safety Score

Woodhull has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall39.4 inches
4% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation811 ft (247 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density765/sq mi
Coordinates41.1784°N, 90.3222°W
County FIPS17073
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 26.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (22% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 24.5-point margin. 89.6% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 61.3%
D 36.8%

Winner: Republican by 24.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+26.4%
22% below US avg
High School+98.3%
School Test Score5.34
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density765/sq mi
Total Area0.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access89.6%
EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations1
Public Libraries9
Healthcare Facilities90
Restaurants100
Retail Stores148

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)6

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute24.9 min
Drive Alone83.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home5.2%

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