Creal Springs, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Williamson County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
354 Population 344/sq mi density
$43,333 Median Income $27,097 per capita
$57,600 Home Value $206,873 Zillow
$625 Median Rent 26.3% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.8 / 5.0
$43,333 median income, 11.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$57,600 home value, $625/mo rent
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: $206,873
Median Rent
$625/mo
46% below
26.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%
62% below
83.4% high school+
Unemployment
11.0%
206% above
23.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.1%
25% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
57°F

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
306%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Creal Springs a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 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 11.0% (206% 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 $206,873. 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.

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 34°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 50.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population354
Median Age34.7 yrs
Density344/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans7.1%

Economy

D
Median Income$43,333
Per Capita$27,097
Unemployment11.0%
Poverty23.9%
County GDP$3,987M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021

Housing

A+
Home Value$57,600
Rent$625
Ownership72.2%
Zillow$206,873
Housing Units260
Rent Burden26.3%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp57°F
Rain50.5 in/yr
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.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
There are 156 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.