Woodson, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 488 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -12.7%
 
Males: 253  (52.0%)
Females: 235  (48.0%)
Median resident age:

50.5 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 62695.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $73,595 (it was $41,500 in 2000)
Woodson:

$73,595
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $36,045 (it was $17,175 in 2000)

Woodson village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $125,958 (it was $65,200 in 2000)
Woodson:

$125,958
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $159,977; detached houses: $183,291; mobile homes: $75,093

Median gross rent in 2022: $834.

March 2022 cost of living index in Woodson: 84.4 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 1.9%

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  • Races in Woodson, IL (2022)
    • 48793.8%White alone
    • 183.5%Two or more races
    • 51.0%Asian alone
    • 40.8%Hispanic

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Ancestries: German (36.1%), English (16.4%), American (11.5%), Polish (4.9%), Portuguese (3.8%), Irish (2.7%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 06/19/1895

Elevation: 677 feet

Land area: 0.39 square miles.

Population density: 1,259 people per square mile   (low).

Woodson, Illinois map

15 residents are foreign born (1.9% Asia, 0.6% Latin America).

This village:

2.9%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,516 (2.2%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,191 (1.6%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Springfield, IL (32.2 miles , pop. 111,454).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: St. Louis, MO (69.2 miles , pop. 348,189).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (202.9 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Murrayville, IL (1.9 miles ),
South Jacksonville, IL (2.4 miles ),
Jacksonville, IL (2.7 miles ),
Lynnville, IL (2.8 miles),
Manchester, IL (2.9 miles ),
Franklin, IL (3.1 miles ),
Scottville, IL (3.5 miles),
Alsey, IL (3.5 miles )

Latitude: 39.63 N, Longitude: 90.22 W

Area code: 217

Distribution of median household income in Woodson, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Woodson, IL in 2022
Woodson satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

3.9%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +81 (+16.9%).
Most common industries in Woodson, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (13.1%)
  • Public administration (12.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (10.2%)
  • Construction (8.2%)
  • Educational services (6.6%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.2%)
  • Social assistance (3.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (15.2%)
  • Public administration (12.6%)
  • Accommodation & food services (7.9%)
  • Health care (6.0%)
  • Plastics & rubber products (5.3%)
  • Food (4.6%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (20.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (12.3%)
  • Public administration (11.7%)
  • Educational services (11.7%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (6.5%)
  • Social assistance (6.5%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, similar organizations (6.5%)
Most common occupations in Woodson, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (6.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.9%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5.2%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (3.9%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (3.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (3.3%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (9.3%)
  • Law enforcement workers, including supervisors (7.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (7.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (6.0%)
  • Sales representatives, services, wholesale and manufacturing (4.6%)
  • Drafters, engineering, and mapping technicians (4.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.6%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11.7%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (6.5%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5.8%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.2%)
  • Child care workers (5.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.2%)
  • Cashiers (4.5%)

Average climate in Woodson, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Tornado activity:

Woodson-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 70% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/14/1957, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 29.0 miles away from the Woodson village center killed 2 people and injured 50 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 4/24/1961, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 15.0 miles away from the village center injured 3 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Woodson-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 248% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 149.5 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 149.5 miles away from Woodson center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 137.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 173.8 miles away from the city center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 174.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 150.4 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Morgan County (14) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 10
Emergencies Declared: 2

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 11, Floods: 9, Tornadoes: 3, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Woodson topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Woodson:

  • A R C OF JACKSONVILLE, LTD, THE (Nursing Home, about 7 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • JACKSONVILLE DEVELOPMENTAL CTR (Hospital, about 7 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • ANNA TERRACE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • HERITAGE HEALTH-JACKSONVILLE (Nursing Home, about 8 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • CAMPBELL COURT (Hospital, about 8 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • DOUGLAS TERRACE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • LAFAYETTE TERRACE (Hospital, about 8 miles away; JACKSONVILLE, IL)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Woodson:

  • University of Illinois at Springfield (about 34 miles; Springfield, IL; Full-time enrollment: 3,748)
  • Lincoln Land Community College (about 34 miles; Springfield, IL; FT enrollment: 5,460)
  • Lewis and Clark Community College (about 47 miles; Godfrey, IL; FT enrollment: 4,189)
  • Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville (about 59 miles; Edwardsville, IL; FT enrollment: 11,933)
  • Lindenwood University (about 61 miles; Saint Charles, MO; FT enrollment: 11,117)
  • Western Illinois University (about 63 miles; Macomb, IL; FT enrollment: 10,755)
  • University of Missouri-St Louis (about 64 miles; Saint Louis, MO; FT enrollment: 10,322)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Woodson: Murrayville - Woodson Emergency Medical Services (A), Woodson Community Fire Protection District (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Jerry Barber - Professional golfer.

Morgan County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.5 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

69.4%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

8.1%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 1.0% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

For population 15 years and over in Woodson:

Marital status in Woodson, IL
  • Never married: 26.0%
  • Now married: 56.1%
  • Separated: 0.4%
  • Widowed: 4.7%
  • Divorced: 12.8%

For population 25 years and over in Woodson:

  • High school or higher: 97.5%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 25.2%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 10.8%
  • Unemployed: 3.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.0 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

9.1
Illinois average:

12.5

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Woodson, IL (based on Morgan County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,93423
Evangelical Protestant5,85129
Catholic4,4954
Other6353
Black Protestant2993
None18,333-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 4
This county:

1.13 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Morgan County:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 19
This county:

5.37 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 29
Morgan County:

8.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Morgan County:

8.8%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Here:

27.4%
State:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
This county:

6.5%
Illinois:

14.5%
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 0$0 5$4,995
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$3,175
Other Government Administration 0$0 8$1,675
Totals for Government 0$0 15$9,846

Woodson government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $79,000 ($161.89)
    General - Other: $53,000 ($108.61)
    Regular Highways: $25,000 ($51.23)
    Police Protection: $14,000 ($28.69)
    Public Welfare - Other: $3,000 ($6.15)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $1,000 ($2.05)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Central Staff Services: $10,000 ($20.49)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $53,000 ($108.61)

Woodson government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $53,000 ($108.61)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $5,000 ($10.25)
    Interest Earnings: $1,000 ($2.05)
    General Revenue - Other: $1,000 ($2.05)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $77,000 ($157.79)
    Highways: $13,000 ($26.64)
    Other: $7,000 ($14.34)
  • Tax - Property: $49,000 ($100.41)
    Public Utilities Sales: $19,000 ($38.93)
    Other License: $1,000 ($2.05)

Woodson government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,000 ($30.74)
    Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $15,000 ($30.74)

Woodson government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $510,000 ($1045.08)

Strongest AM radio stations in Woodson:

  • WLDS (1180 AM; daytime; 1 kW; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • WJIL (1550 AM; 1 kW; JACKSONVILLE, IL)
  • KXEN (1010 AM; 50 kW; FESTUS-ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: BDJ RADIO ENTERPRISES, LLC)
  • KMOX (1120 AM; 50 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WSDZ (1260 AM; 20 kW; BELLEVILLE, IL)
  • KRFT (1190 AM; 10 kW; DE SOTO, MO; Owner: ALL SPORTS RADIO, LLC)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • KTRS (550 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: KTRS-AM LICENSE, L.L.C.)
  • KJSL (630 AM; 5 kW; ST. LOUIS, MO; Owner: WMUZ RADIO, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Woodson:

  • WEAI (107.1 FM; LYNNVILLE, IL; Owner: JERDON BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJVO (105.5 FM; SOUTH JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: MORGAN COUNTY B/CASTING CO., INC.)
  • WYMG (100.5 FM; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • W201BL (88.1 FM; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: BIBLE BROADCASTING NETWORK, INC.)
  • W202AV (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: THE MOODY BIBLE INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO)
  • WRLJ (88.3 FM; WHITE HALL, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC)
  • WNNS (98.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: LONG NINE, INC.)
  • WDBR (103.7 FM; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF ILLINOIS, LLC)
  • WIPA (89.3 FM; PITTSFIELD, IL; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF IL AT SPRINGFIELD)
  • WIBI (91.1 FM; CARLINVILLE, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • WVIL (101.3 FM; VIRGINIA, IL; Owner: MARK J. LANGSTON)
  • W228BB (93.5 FM; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: CORNERSTONE COMMUNITY RADIO, INC.)
  • W214AV (90.7 FM; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)
  • W218BA (91.5 FM; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS BIBLE INSTITUTE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Woodson:

  • WSEC (Channel 14; JACKSONVILLE, IL; Owner: WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS EDUCATIONAL TELECOMMUNICATIONS CORP.)
  • WICS (Channel 20; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: WICS LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WRSP-TV (Channel 55; SPRINGFIELD, IL; Owner: SPRINGFIELD BROADCASTING PARTNERS)

Woodson fatal accident list:

Nov 14, 1987 08:42 PM, Main St, Vehicles: 1, Persons: 3, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 9Number of bridges
  • 59ft / 17.7mTotal length
  • 5,625Total average daily traffic
  • 882Total average daily truck traffic
  • 7,871Total future (year 2031) average daily traffic

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

9 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Woodson)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

1
  • Lat: 39.627667 Lon: -90.220139, Call Sign: WRVT818,
    Assigned Frequencies: 155.767 MHz, Grant Date: 01/04/2023, Expiration Date: 01/04/2033, Certifier: Dave Jensen, Registrant: Lone Peak Licensing, LLC, Draper, UT 84020-1336, Phone: (801) 938-9346, Fax: (801) 938-9465, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

10 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

2
  • Call Sign: KB9ANR, Licensee ID: L01384680, Grant Date: 04/27/2018, Expiration Date: 05/19/2028, Certifier: Paula J Luttrell, Registrant: Paula J Luttrell, Woodson, IL 62695

  • Call Sign: WA9YTQ, Licensee ID: L00999287, Grant Date: 05/21/2015, Expiration Date: 06/21/2025, Certifier: Ronald E Luttrell, Registrant: Ronald E Luttrell, Main St, Woodson, IL 62695


Most common first names in Woodson, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
James475.3 years
John470.3 years
Clifford280.5 years
Mary281.5 years
Leo276.0 years
Gladys276.0 years
Dorothy293.9 years
Howard269.5 years
Edna274.0 years
Clarence269.5 years
Most common last names in Woodson, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Hawks383.7 years
Lee379.7 years
Mcgee378.0 years
Irlam263.6 years
Barnes272.4 years
Hayes285.5 years
Jones273.5 years
Henry268.0 years
Defrates269.5 years
Hicks287.0 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Woodson, IL
  • 83.8%Utility gas
  • 16.2%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Woodson, IL
  • 100.0%Utility gas


Woodson compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
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