At a Glance
Median Income
$85,469
$36,844 per capita
Home Value
$125,800
Zillow: $138,642
Median Rent
$908/mo
30.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
14.9% smoking rate
How Woodson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Woodson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Woodson a Good Place to Live?
A
4.3 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Woodson residents earn a median household income of $85,469 , which is 14% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $36,844. The unemployment rate stands at 1.4% (61% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 1.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 714 business establishments, including 90 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Woodson is $125,800 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $138,642. Median rent is $908/month, with 30.5% 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 1977.
Education
26.0% of adults in Woodson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
97.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Woodson has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population592
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1,518/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born2.2%
Veterans17.0%
Economy
A+
Median Income$85,469
Per Capita$36,844
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$2,062M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023
Housing
A+
Home Value$125,800
Rent$908
Ownership94.5%
Zillow$138,642
Housing Units250
Rent Burden30.5%
Health
Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,190/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain41.4 in/yr
Elevation673 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+26.0%
High School+97.9%
Graduate+10.8%
School Score5.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 33%
Commute20 min
Broadband96.2%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Woodson was founded in 1859.
The median home in Woodson was built in 1977.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.445 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.5% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.