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Wood River, IL
Wood River is a city in Madison County, Illinois. The population was 10,464 as of the 2020 census.
Wood River is located in western Madison County on the Mississippi River approximately 15 miles (24 km) upstream of downtown St. Louis, Missouri. It is among several contiguous cities and villages that have come to be known as the "Riverbend" area. The current confluence of the Mississippi and the Missouri rivers is just south of one of these neighboring villages, Hartford. Wood River is bordered to the northwest by East Alton, to the north by Rosewood Heights, to the northeast by Bethalto, to the southeast by Roxana, to the south by Hartford, and to the southwest, across the Mississippi River, by West Alton, Missouri.
Illinois Route 3 passes through the west side of the city, leading north 5 miles (8 km) to the north side of Alton and south 18 miles (29 km) to East St. Louis. Illinois Route 143 passes through the center of Wood River as Madison Avenue, leading northwest 5 miles (8 km) to the center of Alton and southeast 9 miles (14 km) to Edwardsville. Illinois Route 111 follows Central Avenue through the center of Wood River, leading north 3.5 miles (5.6 km) to the west part of Bethalto and south 16 miles (26 km) to Washington Park. Illinois Route 255, a four-lane limited-access highway, passes through the east side of Wood River, leading northwest 10 miles (16 km) to Godfrey and south 15 miles (24 km) to Collinsville.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, Wood River has a total area of 7.23 square miles (18.73 km2), of which 6.98 square miles (18.08 km2) are land and 0.25 square miles (0.65 km2), or 3.47%, is water.
At the 2000 census, there were 11,296 people, 4,725 households, and 2,995 families living in the city. The population density was 1,865.2 inhabitants per square mile (720.2/km2). There were 5,001 housing units at an average density of 825.8 per square mile (318.8/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 97.57% White, 0.63% African American, 0.27% Native American, 0.45% Asian, 0.35% from other races, and 0.73% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 1.21%.
Wood River places a strong emphasis on the health and wellness of its residents. The city is home to several healthcare facilities, with Wood River Urgent Care & Telemedicine playing a crucial role in providing comprehensive medical services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Wood River Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Pride Fitness and Fitness Classes. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Wood River, such as East End Park and Belk Park. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.
The top sites in Wood River, IL are the National Great Rivers Museum, Von Dell Gallery, and Lewis and Clark (Camp River Dubois) State Historic Site.
Population: 10,464 (2020). ZIP Code: 62095. Area code: 618. Elevation: 436 ft (133 m). Area: 7.23 sq mi (18.72 km2).
FAQs
What is Wood River, IL is known for?
Heritage and history define this community that sits on the edge of the Great River Road in southwest Illinois. Reminders of Wood River’s past as an oil refinery town are everywhere – even the town’s high school mascot is the Oilers – and its heritage is celebrated at the Wood River Museum & Visitors Center. Today, Wood River is home to a large concentration of historic Sears Homes and also numerous well-known as well as locally-owned businesses.
What are the demographics of Wood River, IL?
Wood River, IL is home to a population of 10.3k people, of which 99.5% are citizens. As of 2022, 0.659% of Wood River, IL residents were born outside of the country (68 people). In 2022, there were 11.1 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (8.94k people) in Wood River, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 808 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 361 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.
What is the crime rate in Wood River, IL?
The crime rate in Wood River is considerably higher than the national average across all communities in America from the largest to the smallest, although at 27 crimes per one thousand residents, it is not among the communities with the very highest crime rate. The chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime in Wood River is 1 in 37. Based on FBI crime data, Wood River is not one of the safest communities in America. Relative to Illinois, Wood River has a crime rate that is higher than 93% of the state's cities and towns of all sizes.
Sources
Wood River Urgent Care & Telemedicine
Wood River Parks and Recreation Department
Lewis and Clark (Camp River Dubois) State Historic Site
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