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Cost of living in Wood River summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Wood River. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Wood River is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Wood River is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Wood River is $127,547.
The median income in Wood River is $62,703.
Wood River's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Wood River Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Wood River | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 92 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 57 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 96 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Wood River, IL Weather
The average high in Wood River is 65.3° and the average low is 45.8°.
There are 71.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 41.6 inches of precipitation each year with 13.1 inches of snow.
| Stat | Wood River |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 65.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 71.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 41.6 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 13.1 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Wood River Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Wood River
The current population in Wood River is 10,279. The population has decreased 5.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 10,279 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 10,315 | 0.0% |
| 2022 | 10,313 | -0.1% |
| 2021 | 10,325 | 1.7% |
| 2020 | 10,149 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 10,169 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 10,234 | -0.9% |
| 2017 | 10,326 | -0.3% |
| 2016 | 10,360 | -0.5% |
| 2015 | 10,417 | -0.6% |
| 2014 | 10,477 | -0.8% |
| 2013 | 10,562 | -0.8% |
| 2012 | 10,643 | -0.6% |
| 2011 | 10,712 | -1.0% |
| 2010 | 10,817 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Wood River
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Wood River is:
86.6% White with 8,898 White residents.
5.1% African American with 529 African American residents.
0.5% American Indian with 47 American Indian residents.
0.0% Asian with 2 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.1% Other with 6 Other residents.
3.8% Two Or More with 388 Two Or More residents.
4.0% Hispanic with 409 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Wood River | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.6% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 5.1% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.5% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 3.8% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.0% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Wood River
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Wood River is 48.1% female with 4,942 female residents.
Wood River is 51.9% male with 5,337 male residents.
| Gender | Wood River | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 48.1% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 51.9% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Wood River for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Wood River completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in Wood River completed 9-12th grade.
42.0% of adults in Wood River completed high school / ged.
27.0% of adults in Wood River completed some college.
10.0% of adults in Wood River completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Wood River completed bachelor's degree.
4.0% of adults in Wood River completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Wood River completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Wood River completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Wood River | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 42.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 4.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Wood River, Illinois
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4.3% of households in Wood River earn Less than $10,000.
6.3% of households in Wood River earn $10,000 to $14,999.
6.3% of households in Wood River earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.1% of households in Wood River earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.6% of households in Wood River earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.1% of households in Wood River earn $50,000 to $74,999.
12.7% of households in Wood River earn $75,000 to $99,999.
21.5% of households in Wood River earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.6% of households in Wood River earn $150,000 to $199,999.
2.5% of households in Wood River earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Wood River | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.3% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.3% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 6.3% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.1% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.6% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.1% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 12.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 21.5% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.5% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
