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Deer Grove, IL

Illinois

Deer Grove is a small town in Illinois with a population of 33. Residents earn $73,750 per year, which is 2% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0
B Good
33 Population 80/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $36,009 per capita
$128,600 Home Value
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$73,750 median income, 26.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$128,600 home value
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $73,750
2% lower than US avg
Home Value $128,600
54% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 3.4%
90% lower than US avg
Unemployment 26.7%
642% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 8.3%
33% lower than US avg

How Deer Grove Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population33
Median Age66.8 yrs
Density80/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans30.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$36,009
Unemployment26.7%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$2,978M
Commute22 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,600
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units20
Rent Burden28.9%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain36.8 in/yr
Sunny Days275/yr
Elevation647 ft (197 m)

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband13.0%
Libraries6

Is Deer Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Deer Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Deer Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Deer Grove is $73,750, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. At 26.7%, unemployment is notably high. 8.3% of residents live in poverty, near the national average of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Deer Grove is $128,600, 54% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

3.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 96.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Deer Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. With 275 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches, including 35.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Deer Grove has a population of 33 with a density of 80 people per square mile. The median age is 66.8 years, 72% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

33
Total Population
80
People / sq mi
66.8yrs
Median Age
72% above US avg
0.4mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 45.5%
Female 54.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Deer Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Deer Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Deer Grove is $73,750, which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 26.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 22 minutes.

Income: Deer Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$73,750
2% below US avg
Per Capita Income$36,009
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042
IRS Avg AGI$64,591

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment26.7%
642% above US avg
Poverty Rate8.3%
33% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,185
County GDP$2,978M

Business (County)

Restaurants132
Healthcare107
Retail167
Manufacturing77

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$4,810
37% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate3.74%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time21.7 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Deer Grove is $128,600, 54% below the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$128,600
54% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.9%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied92.3%
Housing Units20
Median Year Built1940

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$4,810
37% above US avg
Effective Rate3.74%
Deer Grove has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 36.8 inches. The area enjoys 275 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.3°F
9% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days275 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall36.8 inches
3% below US avg
Snowfall35.9 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation647 ft (197 m)
Area0.4 sq mi (1.1 km²)
Population Density80/sq mi
Coordinates41.6097°N, 89.6866°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17195
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 3.4% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.7-point margin. 13.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.4%
D 41.7%

Winner: Republican by 14.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+3.4%
90% below US avg
High School+96.6%
Graduate Degree+12.5%
School Test Score5.34
F Education Grade (1.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density80/sq mi
Total Area0.4 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access13.0%
Public Libraries6
Healthcare Facilities107
Restaurants132
Retail Stores167

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)13

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute21.7 min
Drive Alone91.7%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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