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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

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Wood River in context.

OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityAlton, Illinois4.9 miles away · 25,013 residents.

About Wood River

Wood River is a city in Madison County, Illinois, situated on the east bank of the Mississippi River fifteen miles upstream from St. Louis. Operating as a major industrial hub bordered by East Alton and Roxana, the community of approximately 10,279 is served by Wood River-Hartford School District 15 and East Alton-Wood River High School District 14.

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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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