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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 93.9% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.1% |
| 54% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $93,409 |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $38,180 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,066 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $78,138 |
| Unemployment | 3.7% |
| 3% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 880 |
| County GDP | $1,975M |
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Healthcare | 70 |
| Retail | 90 |
| Manufacturing | 68 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,648 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.41% |
| Commute Time | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |
| Census Median | $253,500 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $268,597 |
| Median List Price | $467,500 |
| Median List Price | $467,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $156 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 99.6% |
| Price Drops | 20.0% |
| Inventory | 10 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,443 |
| 24% above US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,648 |
| 147% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.41% |
| Obesity | 33.6% |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.4% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 28.3% |
| Asthma | 9.9% |
| COPD | 5.1% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.8% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.1% |
| Depression | 22.2% |
| Mental Distress | 16.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.0% |
| Insurance Rate | 100.0% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,935/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 77.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 70 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Annual Average | 48.2°F |
| 11% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.6 inches |
| 1% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 30.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 890 ft (271 m) |
| Area | 7.9 sq mi (20.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 533/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3511°N, 88.8438°W |
| County FIPS | 17007 |
Winner: Republican by 14.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.7% |
| 24% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 533/sq mi |
| Total Area | 7.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 2 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 70 |
| Restaurants | 75 |
| Retail Stores | 90 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 8 |
| Avg Commute | 27.9 min |
| Work from Home | 4.6% |