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Creal Springs, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Williamson County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
354 Population 344/sq mi density
$43,333 Median Income $27,097 per capita
$57,600 Home Value $201,342 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
138 Violent Crime/100K 551 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$43,333 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,600 home value, $625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
138 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.8% bachelor's degree or higher

Creal Springs, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$43,333
42% below
$27,097 per capita
Home Value
$57,600
80% below
Zillow: $201,342
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
26.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
138/100K
64% below
551/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
6.2%
72% above
23.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F
305 sunny days/yr

How Creal Springs Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Creal Springs's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
58%
Home Value
20%
Rent
54%
Poverty
193%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
172%
Crime
36%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Creal Springs a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Creal Springs residents earn a median household income of $43,333 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,097. The unemployment rate stands at 6.2% (72% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 23.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,404 business establishments, including 156 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Creal Springs is $57,600 , 80% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $201,342. Median rent is $625/month, with 26.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1971.

Safety & Crime

Creal Springs reports 138 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 64% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 551/100K.

Education

12.8% of adults in Creal Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 83.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Creal Springs has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population354
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density344/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

C
Median Income$43,333
Per Capita$27,097
Unemployment6.2%
Poverty23.9%
County GDP$3,987M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,600
Rent$625
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$201,342
Housing Units260
Rent Burden26.3%

Crime

F
Violent138/100K
Property551/100K

Health

Obesity40.1%
Diabetes10.0%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,023/100K

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain47.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation508 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.8%
High School+83.4%
Graduate+4.6%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute31 min
Broadband60.1%
Internet Speed91 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Creal Springs was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is Barkley Regional (39 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
10.8% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.