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Deer Grove, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Whiteside County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
33 Population 80/sq mi density
$73,750 Median Income $36,009 per capita
$128,600 Home Value $123,330 Zillow
49°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr
146 Violent Crime/100K 1,024 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair 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, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.4% bachelor's degree or higher

Deer Grove, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$73,750
2% below
$36,009 per capita
Home Value
$128,600
54% below
Zillow: $123,330
Violent Crime
146/100K
61% below
1,024/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
3.4%
90% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
26.7%
642% above
8.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.3%
10% above
16.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
275 sunny days/yr

How Deer Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
98%
Home Value
46%
Poverty
67%
Bachelor's
10%
Unemployment
742%
Crime
39%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Deer Grove 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

Deer Grove residents earn a median household income of $73,750 , which is 2% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $36,009. The unemployment rate stands at 26.7% (642% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 8.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,185 business establishments, including 132 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Deer Grove is $128,600 , 54% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $123,330. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1940.

Safety & Crime

Deer Grove reports 146 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 61% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,024/100K.

Education

3.4% of adults in Deer Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (90% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population33
Median Age66.8 yrs
Density80/mi²
Male / Female46% / 55%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans30.0%

Economy

B
Median Income$73,750
Per Capita$36,009
Unemployment26.7%
Poverty8.3%
County GDP$2,978M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,042

Housing

A+
Home Value$128,600
Rent
Ownership92.3%
Zillow$123,330
Housing Units20
Rent Burden28.9%

Crime

F
Violent146/100K
Property1,024/100K

Health

Obesity35.3%
Diabetes9.5%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death9,513/100K

Climate

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

Education

F
Bachelor's+3.4%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+12.5%
School Score5.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute22 min
Broadband13.0%
Internet Speed80 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Deer Grove was built in 1940.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (33 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.444 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
24.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.