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Wood River, IL
B+
Population: 10,325
Home Price: $91,100
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Overview
Wood River is a small city in the state of Illinois with a population of 10,325. Wood River has a hot summer and mild winter climate. The presence of parks and green space will enable you to spend time in the outdoors
Quality of Life Summary
Area Size:
Small City
Living Costs:
Medium Cost
Employment:
(C) Average
Cultural Diversity:
(C) Average
Residents:
Families
School Rating:
(F) Poor
Safety Rating:
NA
Public Transport:
(A) Excellent
Average Commute:
26.8 minutes
Walkability:
(C) Average
Climate:
Hot Summer and Mild Winter
Shopping Mall:
Yes
Near Beach or Lake:
Yes
Near Mountains:
-
Near Parks & Green Space:
Yes
Social and Economic Statistics of Wood River, IL
Job Market
Diversity
Housing
Education
Schools
Crime & Safety
Employment and Income
Wood River
Illinois
United States
Per Capita Income
$30,152
$32,213
$32,693
Median Household Income
$58,065
$66,690
$65,483
Unemployment Rate
4.0%
5.9%
5.7%
Poverty Rate
13.1%
9.4%
10.5%
Age
Wood River
Illinois
United States
Median Age
35.9
41.5
42.3
Gender
Wood River
Illinois
United States
Male
47.8%
49.8%
49.8%
Female
52.2%
50.2%
50.2%
Race
Wood River
Illinois
United States
White
90.3%
87.6%
80.3%
Black or African American
4.8%
4.9%
7.0%
American Indian and Alaska Native
0.2%
0.2%
2.7%
Asian
0.0%
1.7%
1.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander
0.0%
0.0%
0.2%
Other Race
0.3%
2.0%
2.7%
Multiracial
4.4%
3.7%
5.2%
Housing Information
Wood River
Illinois
United States
Median Home Price
$91,100
$140,846
$208,542
Median Monthly Rent
$626
$721
$801
Family Households
38.8%
38.8%
48.6%
Nonfamily Households
31.9%
31.9%
26.2%
Homeowners
70.1%
77.4%
72.9%
Renters
29.9%
22.6%
27.1%
Education
Wood River
Illinois
United States
High School Graduate or Equivalent
5.6%
6.6%
7.5%
Some College, no Degree
42.5%
42.5%
34.0%
Associate's Degree
24.7%
23.1%
21.2%
Bachelor's Degree
11.6%
10.1%
9.3%
Graduate or Professional Degree
8.6%
13.8%
15.0%
Proficiency
Wood River
Illinois
United States
Mathematics
15.3%
32.0%
46.8%
Reading/Language Arts
26.3%
38.5%
50.7%
Annual Violent and Property Crimes per 100,000 People
Violent Crime
Wood River
Illinois
United States
Murder
NA
2.2
3.0
Rape
NA
43.2
38.0
Robbery
NA
33.2
40.7
Assault
NA
146.2
188.5
Property Crime
Wood River
Illinois
United States
Burglary
NA
246.4
336.1
Theft
NA
1262.2
1913.7
Vehicle Theft
NA
122.7
167.1
Arson
NA
11.1
10.5
Culture and Lifestyle in and Around Wood River, IL
Food
Sports
Arts
Hobbies
Entertainment
Recreation
Shopping
happy hour
daily specials
beverages
hot sauce
gravy
fast food
italian
middle eastern
beer
margaritas
dine
seasonings
appetizers
pizza
homebaked
craft beer
balsamic vinegars
tacos
queso
grits
baseball
video games
football
country music
college football
sports coverage
athletes
basketball
coaches
golf
soccer
wrestling
hockey
professional wrestling
college hoops
gaming
volleyball
softball
pro wrestling
major league
amazing artwork
natural history
commisons
fashion
volunteerism
canvas
craft
cinema
commissions
collection
artifacts
comic
painting
drawing painting
drawing
showcasing
shakespeare
composer
architecture
portrait
video games
gamer roleplayer
gaming
hunting
youtuber
classic cars
pokemon
books
tv shows
horror movies
pokmon
interests include
fitness
anime
auto racing
nascar
outdoors
motorsports
scifi
fulltime
sports
local news
indie music
sports coverage
professional wrestling
gaming
pro wrestling
award winning
tv shows
marketing
tv
hiphoprap movies
fashion
podcasts
celebrity
celebrity gamers
banquets
outdoor
cinema
hub
sports
summer
hunting
space
beach
preserve hunting
winter
conservation
mountain
pool
dining
science technology
facilities
tents
arts
landscaping
picnic
patio
aviation
lakes
poshmark mercari
home depot
black friday
drive thru
car wash
online retailers
balsamic vinegars
mychoice
fully stocked
gamestop
bakery items
bakery
dealership
shipping
gift shop
boutiques
purc
thrift shop
flea market
shopped
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