Wood River, Illinois

Population 10,643

Wood River is located in Madison County, IL. The population is 10,643, making Wood River the 6th largest city in Madison County.

There are 3 public schools in Wood River with an average Homefacts rating of C. The total crime rate for Wood River is moderate , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Wood River is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Wood River property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Wood River include Wood River Township, Rosewood Heights and East Alton.

Wood River Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Average
  • No High School Diploma: 11.8%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 73.7%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 14.6%

Crime Rate

6.2% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 183
  • Violent Crimes: 400
  • Robbery: 167
  • Burglary: 384
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Wood River
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

78 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 0
  • Registered Polluters: 2
  • Superfunds: 5
  • Tanks & Spills: 71

Unemployment

Moderate 4.2%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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Summary
There are 3 K-12 public schools in Wood River, IL and 0 private schools. Homefacts rates Wood River's schools as Average, with an overall C rating.

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Wood River, IL issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Wood River, IL issued 3 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $610
  • 1 Bedroom: $660
  • 2 Bedrooms: $850
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,110
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,300

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Environmental Hazards

78 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Wood River, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 2 COUNTY
    Wood River, IL is a yellow zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 4.62 Average
    Wood River, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 31.77°
  • February 35.93°
  • March 48.5°
  • April 58.4°
  • May 68°
  • June 77.74°
  • July 81.5°
  • August 79.3°
  • September 70.42°
  • October 58.95°
  • November 48.13°
  • December 33.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Wood River, IL

Earthquakes
Wood River, IL has a low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Wood River, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Wood River, IL has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Wood River, IL has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Wood River, IL: $41,143

Unemployment

Unemployment in Wood River is 4.2%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 45.82%
White Collar - 54.18%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Mike Bost
  • Rodney Davis

Neighborhood Info

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2 Cemeteries view all

7 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Wood River, IL

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

1 Retirement Home view all

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