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Wood river, IL

Wood river, IL.

Population: 10,726 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Wood river, IL is $134,291 — up 3.6% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $146,084 after a median 32 days on market. Typical rent runs $1,081/month. 5 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, hail, heatwave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 2.7% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$134,291

Median home value

+3.6%

1-year change

32

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$134,291
1-year appreciation
+3.6%
3-year appreciation
+13.6%
5-year appreciation
+26.6%
10-year appreciation
+74.8%
All-time peak (2026-07)
$134,291
House Price Index (state)
325.3 (+6.1% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$146,084
Median list price
$127,500
Median price per sqft
$114
1-year sale-price change
+8.2%
Median days on market
32 days
Homes sold (recent period)
30
For-sale inventory
32
Sale-to-list ratio
100.9%
Active listings
24
1-year forecast
+2.0%
New listings (monthly)
17

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$1,081/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$820/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$850/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,040/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,340/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,550/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Average)
97.3 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
5
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
School districts serving the area
Region III Spec Ed Coop, East Alton-Wood River CHSD 14, Wood River-Hartford ESD 15
Schools include
Region III 9-12+ CLIP Program, L&C/Region III K-8 Clip Prgm, East Alton-Wood River High Sch, Lewis-Clark Elem School, Lewis-Clark Jr High School

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, hail, heatWave, lightning, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · heatWave: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 7% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
21.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
1
Nearest Superfund site
Chemetco (4.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
68.0°F
Average low
50.0°F
Annual precipitation
46.8 in
Annual snowfall
6.7 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
55
Days with Good air quality
113
Days with Moderate air quality
234
Days with Unhealthy air quality
2
Highest AQI recorded (year)
155

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.0 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
66,639
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
60,568

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
2
Nearest national park
Gateway Arch National Park (18 mi)
National parks include
Gateway Arch National Park, Ulysses S Grant National Historic Site
Airports within 30 mi
29
Nearest airport
St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) (2 mi)
Nearest major airport
St Louis Regional Airport (ALN) (2 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
14
Hospitals include
ALTON MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, OSF SAINT ANTHONY'S HEALTH CENTER, ALTON MENTAL HEALTH CENTER
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.2 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
60
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-118 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,956
Housing built before 1970
72.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
8.0%
Median annual property tax
$2,178
Mean commute to work
22 min
Households with broadband internet
74.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
89,215
Average weekly wage
$1,059
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
314

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

Wood riverState medianUS median
Median home value$134,291$195,432$289,727
Median sale price$146,084$212,000$325,000
Median days on market32 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$1,081/mo$1,800/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$2,178$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Wood river, IL?
$134,291.
What is the median sale price in Wood river, IL?
$146,084.
How long do homes take to sell in Wood river, IL?
Median days on market: 32 days.
What is typical rent in Wood river, IL?
Typical rent: $1,081/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Wood river, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, hail, heatWave, lightning, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Wood river, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 7% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Wood river, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Wood river, IL?
1 current or proposed National Priorities List site within 5 miles (EPA). Nearest site: Chemetco, 4.6 mi.
How many schools serve Wood river, IL?
5 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Wood river, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 11.0/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Wood river, IL?
Moderate. Median AQI: 55. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Wood river, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 97.3 (100 = US average) (Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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