Poplar Grove, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Poplar Grove is a small town in Illinois with a population of 4,202. Residents earn $93,409 per year, which is 24% above the national average.

4.2 /5.0
A Great
4,202 Population 533/sq mi density
$93,409 Median Income $38,180 per capita
$253,500 Home Value $268,597 Zillow
$1,443 Median Rent
48°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$93,409 median income, 3.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$253,500 home value, $1,443/mo rent
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
25.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $93,409
24% higher than US avg
Home Value $253,500
10% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 25.7%
24% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,443
24% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 33.6%
5% higher than US avg
Unemployment 3.7%
3% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.3%
81% lower than US avg

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

People

Population4,202
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density533/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 87%

Economy

A+
Median Income$93,409
Per Capita$38,180
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$1,975M
Commute28 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$253,500
Rent$1,443
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$268,597

Crime

ViolentN/A
PropertyN/A

Health

Obesity33.6%
UninsuredN/A
Depression22.2%
Heart Disease4.7%

Climate

Avg Temp48°F
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.6 in/yr
Elevation890 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.7%
High School+94.1%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 56% / D 42%
Commute28 min
Libraries2

Is Poplar Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Poplar Grove receives an overall livability score of 4.2 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Poplar Grove stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Poplar Grove is $93,409, 24% above the national average of $75,149. Residents generally enjoy above-average earning potential. Unemployment stands at 3.7%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Poplar Grove is $253,500, 10% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,443 per month, significantly above the national average of $1,163. At just 2.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Poplar Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 48°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.6 inches, including 30.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Poplar Grove has a population of 4,202 with a density of 533 people per square mile. The median age is 37.3 years, 4% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (86.7%), with 4.2% Hispanic.

Population

4,202
Total Population
533
People / sq mi
37.3yrs
Median Age
4% below US avg
7.9mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48%
Female 52%

Race & Ethnicity

Poplar Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only93.9%
20% above US avg
Spanish6.1%
54% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Poplar Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Poplar Grove is $93,409, which is 24% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 3.7% (above the 3.6% US average). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Poplar Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$93,409
24% above US avg
Per Capita Income$38,180
Avg Weekly Wage$1,066
IRS Avg AGI$78,138

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment3.7%
3% above US avg
Poverty Rate2.3%
81% below US avg
Establishments (County)880
County GDP$1,975M

Business (County)

Restaurants75
Healthcare70
Retail90
Manufacturing68

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,648
147% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate3.41%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.9 min
Work from Home4.6%

Walkability

The median home value in Poplar Grove is $253,500, 10% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,443 (24% above US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $268,597.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$253,500
10% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$268,597
Median List Price$467,500

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$467,500
$/Sq Ft$156
Homes Sold3
Sale-to-List Ratio99.6%
Price Drops20.0%
Inventory10

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,443
24% above US avg

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied93.8%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,648
147% above US avg
Effective Rate3.41%
In Poplar Grove, 33.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 22.2% report depression. 19.1% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Poplar Grove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity33.6%
5% above US avg
Diabetes8.4%
Heart Disease4.7%
High Blood Pressure28.3%
Asthma9.9%
COPD5.1%
Stroke2.4%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking20.8%
Physical Inactivity19.1%
Depression22.2%
Mental Distress16.5%
Physical Distress11.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate100.0%
Checkup Rate75.7%
Premature Death6,935/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.1/10
Exercise Access77.8%
Healthcare Facilities70

Crime Rates: Poplar Grove vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Property Crime

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Safety Score

Poplar Grove has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

21°F Jan (-6°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.2°F
11% below US avg
January Average21°F (-6°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.6 inches
1% below US avg
Snowfall30.8 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation890 ft (271 m)
Area7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²)
Population Density533/sq mi
Coordinates42.3511°N, 88.8438°W
County FIPS17007
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 25.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 14.5-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 56.5%
D 42%

Winner: Republican by 14.5 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+25.7%
24% below US avg
High School+94.1%
School Test Score5.34
B Education Grade (3.1/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density533/sq mi
Total Area7.9 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Public Libraries2
Healthcare Facilities70
Restaurants75
Retail Stores90

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)8

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.9 min
Work from Home4.6%

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