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Wood River, IL

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Population
10,224
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
433 ft
Median Home Value
$108,100
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$936/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$62,703
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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About Wood River

Wood River is a friendly, unpretentious community nestled along the Mississippi River in the Metro East, about fifteen miles north of downtown St. Louis. Home to around 10,000 residents, the city offers affordable housing and a relaxed pace of life with quick access to the larger metro area. It also holds a unique place in American history, sitting right near the spot where Lewis and Clark gathered their crew and set off on their famous expedition west in 1804.

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Modern Wood River is a grounded, hardworking town with quiet neighborhoods, local parks, and golf at Belk Park. Highway 255 and Route 143 make getting around simple, putting the dining and shopping of Edwardsville and the riverfront charm of Alton just a short drive away. For anyone moving to the area, it offers a budget-friendly home base where you can enjoy small-town stability while staying close to jobs and entertainment throughout the St. Louis region.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow Home PricesA+98.7rating

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