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Spillertown, IL

Illinois

Spillertown is a small town in Illinois with a population of 270. Residents earn $78,125 per year, which is 4% above the national average.

4.1 /5.0
A Great
270 Population 844/sq mi density
$78,125 Median Income $51,079 per capita
$121,400 Home Value
$1,083 Median Rent 15.0% income on rent
57°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Great overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,125 median income, 2.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$121,400 home value, $1,083/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $78,125
4% higher than US avg
Home Value $121,400
57% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 22.7%
33% lower than US avg
Median Rent $1,083
7% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 37.6%
17% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.5%
31% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.6%
79% lower than US avg

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

People

Population270
Median Age36.9 yrs
Density844/mi²
Male / Female43% / 57%
Largest GroupWhite 93%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$78,125
Per Capita$51,079
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty2.6%
County GDP$3,987M
Commute18 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$121,400
Rent$1,083
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units180
Rent Burden15.0%

Health

Obesity37.6%
Uninsured6.9%
Smoking13.3%
Depression23.6%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp57°F (14°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain47.6 in/yr
Sunny Days305/yr
Elevation498 ft (152 m)

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.7%
High School+93.9%
Graduate+14.5%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute18 min
Broadband84.8%
Libraries5

Is Spillertown a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Spillertown receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Spillertown stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Spillertown is $78,125, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.5%. Only 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Spillertown is $121,400, 57% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,083 per month. At just 1.6x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Spillertown enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 57°F. Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. With 305 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Spillertown has a population of 270 with a density of 844 people per square mile. The median age is 36.9 years, 5% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (92.6%), with 1.1% Hispanic, 1.1% Black.

Population

270
Total Population
844
People / sq mi
36.9yrs
Median Age
5% below US avg
0.3mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 43.3%
Female 56.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Spillertown vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only91.3%
16% above US avg
Spanish8.7%
35% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Spillertown vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Spillertown is $78,125, which is 4% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.5% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.6% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 18 minutes.

Income: Spillertown vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$78,125
4% above US avg
Per Capita Income$51,079
Avg Weekly Wage$1,021
IRS Avg AGI$68,098

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.5%
31% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.6%
79% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,404
County GDP$3,987M

Business (County)

Restaurants156
Healthcare212
Retail230
Manufacturing42

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,704
63% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate4.70%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time17.6 min
Drive Alone64.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.9%

Walkability

The median home value in Spillertown is $121,400, 57% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $1,083 (7% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$121,400
57% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$1,083
7% below US avg
Rent Burden15.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied88.0%
Housing Units180
Median Year Built1997

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,704
63% above US avg
Effective Rate4.70%
In Spillertown, 37.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 6.9% of residents lack health insurance. 13.3% are current smokers. 23.6% report depression. 20.5% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Spillertown vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity37.6%
17% above US avg
Diabetes8.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.8%
Asthma10.3%
COPD5.9%
Cancer7.5%
Stroke2.6%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.3%
5% below US avg
Binge Drinking21.2%
Physical Inactivity20.5%
Depression23.6%
Mental Distress17.5%
Physical Distress11.8%
Short Sleep36.6%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate92.1%
Uninsured6.9%
20% below US avg
Primary Care1:1,262
Dentists1:1,482
Mental Health1:204
Checkup Rate75.4%
Dental Visits65.2%
Premature Death9,023/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.2/10
Exercise Access78.3%
Healthcare Facilities212
Spillertown has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation is 47.6 inches. The area enjoys 305 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

33°F Jan (1°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average57.3°F
6% above US avg
January Average33°F (1°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days305 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall47.6 inches
25% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation498 ft (152 m)
Area0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²)
Population Density844/sq mi
Coordinates37.7652°N, 88.9239°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17199
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+. 22.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (33% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 38.8-point margin. 84.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 68.8%
D 30%

Winner: Republican by 38.8 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+22.7%
33% below US avg
High School+93.9%
Graduate Degree+14.5%
School Test Score5.34
C+ Education Grade (2.8/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 5Nonmetro — Urban 20K+
Population Density844/sq mi
Total Area0.3 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access84.8%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities212
Restaurants156
Retail Stores230

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)11

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute17.6 min
Drive Alone64.1%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home26.9%

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