Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Spaulding is a small town in Illinois with a population of 916. Residents earn $104,205 per year, which is 39% above the national average.
Based on current data, Spaulding receives an overall livability score of 4.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Spaulding stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Spaulding is $104,205, which is significantly higher than the national average — 39% above $75,149. This places Spaulding among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.9%. Only 1.7% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Spaulding is $212,500, 25% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $692 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Educational attainment is solid, with 33.6% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 89.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Spaulding experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.0 inches, including 21.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 97.5% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.5% |
| 81% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $104,205 |
| 39% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $52,132 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,334 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $83,001 |
| Unemployment | 2.9% |
| 19% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 1.7% |
| 86% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 4,970 |
| County GDP | $15,669M |
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Healthcare | 489 |
| Retail | 672 |
| Manufacturing | 92 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $7,281 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.43% |
| Commute Time | 18.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.8% |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |
| Census Median | $212,500 |
| 25% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $255,511 |
| Census Median Rent | $692 |
| 40% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 19.3% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 93.2% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $7,281 |
| 108% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.43% |
| Obesity | 37.9% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.0% |
| High Blood Pressure | 30.1% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 6.0% |
| Stroke | 2.7% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 20.3% |
| Depression | 23.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.4% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.8% |
| Premature Death | 8,880/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 87.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 489 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Annual Average | 54.0°F |
| 0% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.0 inches |
| 0% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 21.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 582 ft (177 m) |
| Area | 0.8 sq mi (1.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,221/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8662°N, 89.5451°W |
| County FIPS | 17167 |
Winner: Republican by 5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 33.6% |
| 0% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.0% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,221/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.8 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 97.0% |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 489 |
| Restaurants | 544 |
| Retail Stores | 672 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 30 |
| Avg Commute | 18.7 min |
| Drive Alone | 78.1% |
| Public Transit | 0.8% |
| Work from Home | 13.0% |