Madison County, Illinois
Wood River Real Estate and Local Guide
Metro East city in Madison County that grew as a Standard Oil company town and sits in the Riverbend area near the Lewis and Clark historic sites. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Wood River best.
About the area
Living in Wood River, IL
Developed as a Standard Oil company town, reflected in the Wood River Oilers high school nickname.
The housing market
Homes in Wood River
- About 68.8% of occupied homes are owner-occupied.
- About 82.4% of housing units are single-family detached homes.
- The median home value is about $103,200.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Wood River home
Wood River Museum and Visitor Center
Local history museum established in 1997 with Standard Oil and Lewis and Clark exhibits, run by the Wood River Heritage Council
Belk Park
A 234-acre park on the east edge of the city with an 18-hole golf course, a fishing lake, trails, and a playground
Central Park
A five-acre downtown park with a bandstand, gazebo, Veterans Memorial, and the "Round House" activity center
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.