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Woodson, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Morgan County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
592 Population 1,518/sq mi density
$85,469 Median Income $36,844 per capita
$125,800 Home Value $126,869 Zillow
$908 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
30 Violent Crime/100K 457 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$85,469 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$125,800 home value, $908/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
30 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Woodson, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$85,469
14% above
$36,844 per capita
Home Value
$125,800
55% below
Zillow: $126,869
Median Rent
$908/mo
22% below
30.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
30/100K
92% below
457/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.0%
23% below
97.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.8%
78% below
1.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.9%
18% above
14.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
293 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
114%
Home Value
45%
Rent
78%
Poverty
9%
Bachelor's
77%
Unemployment
22%
Crime
8%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Woodson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
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 0.8% (78% 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 $126,869. 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.

Safety & Crime

Woodson reports 30 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 92% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 457/100K.

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. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population592
Median Age45.2 yrs
Density1,518/mi²
Male / Female53% / 48%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans17.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$85,469
Per Capita$36,844
Unemployment0.8%
Poverty1.1%
County GDP$2,062M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,023

Housing

A+
Home Value$125,800
Rent$908
Ownership94.5%
Zillow$126,869
Housing Units250
Rent Burden30.5%

Crime

F
Violent30/100K
Property457/100K

Health

Obesity37.9%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.9%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death8,190/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain41.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
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.
18.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.