Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Pingree Grove is a small city in Illinois with a population of 10,576. Residents earn $119,880 per year, which is 60% above the national average.
Based on current data, Pingree Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Pingree Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Pingree Grove is $119,880, which is significantly higher than the national average — 60% above $75,149. This places Pingree Grove among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.8%. Only 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 32 minutes.
The median home value in Pingree Grove is $298,300, roughly aligned with the national median of $281,900. Renters pay a median of $1,219 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Pingree Grove is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 53 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 281 per 100,000, 86% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 44.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 97.6% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Pingree Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.9 inches, including 32.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 83.5% |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 16.5% |
| 23% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $119,880 |
| 60% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $53,652 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 2.8% |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.92% |
| Commute Time | 32.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |
| Census Median | $298,300 |
| 6% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $369,372 |
| Median List Price | $402,500 |
| Median List Price | $402,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $190 |
| Homes Sold | 19 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.3% |
| Price Drops | 15.0% |
| Inventory | 60 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,219 |
| 5% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 98.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.92% |
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.1% |
| Heart Disease | 4.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.1% |
| Asthma | 9.2% |
| COPD | 3.9% |
| Stroke | 2.1% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.2% |
| Depression | 19.3% |
| Mental Distress | 14.7% |
| Physical Distress | 9.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 97.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.3% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Total Violent | 52.6/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 35.1/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 17.5/100K |
| Total Property | 280.6/100K |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 52.6/100K |
| Theft | 228.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 35.1/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.0°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 39.9 inches |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 32.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 914 ft (279 m) |
| Area | 4.0 sq mi (10.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,618/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.0876°N, 88.4360°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 44.7% |
| 33% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 97.6% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 2,618/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 32.2 min |
| Work from Home | 8.4% |