Sparland, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Marshall County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
375 Population 658/sq mi density
$45,278 Median Income $24,227 per capita
$82,800 Home Value $98,584 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 28.8% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.6 / 5.0
$45,278 median income, 8.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$82,800 home value, $950/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
14.2% bachelor's degree or higher

Sparland, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$45,278
40% below
$24,227 per capita
Home Value
$82,800
71% below
Zillow: $98,584
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
28.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
58% below
90.5% high school+
Unemployment
8.7%
142% above
12.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.2%
16% above
14.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Sparland Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
60%
Home Value
29%
Rent
82%
Poverty
98%
Bachelor's
42%
Unemployment
242%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Sparland a Good Place to Live?

B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Sparland residents earn a median household income of $45,278 , which is 40% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,227. The unemployment rate stands at 8.7% (142% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 257 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Sparland is $82,800 , 71% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,584. Median rent is $950/month, with 28.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1960.

Education

14.2% of adults in Sparland hold a bachelor's degree or higher (58% below the national average). 90.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Sparland has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population375
Median Age35.4 yrs
Density658/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.8%
Veterans4.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$45,278
Per Capita$24,227
Unemployment8.7%
Poverty12.1%
County GDP$687M
Avg Weekly Wage$906

Housing

A+
Home Value$82,800
Rent$950
Ownership85.4%
Zillow$98,584
Housing Units206
Rent Burden28.8%

Health

Obesity37.2%
Diabetes9.1%
Smoking14.5%
Heart Disease5.2%
Premature Death8,393/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain38.4 in/yr
Elevation592 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+90.5%
Graduate+6.1%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute24 min
Broadband80.4%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Sparland was built in 1960.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.