At a Glance
Median Income
$61,111
$27,850 per capita
Home Value
$134,900
Zillow: $136,385
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
35.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
11.5%
94.5% high school+
Unemployment
6.9%
19.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
16.7% smoking rate
How Spring Bay Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spring Bay's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spring Bay 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
Spring Bay residents earn a median household income of $61,111 , which is 19% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,850. The unemployment rate stands at 6.9% (92% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,972 business establishments, including 468 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spring Bay is $134,900 , 52% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $136,385. Median rent is $1,083/month, with 35.5% 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 1971.
Education
11.5% of adults in Spring Bay hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(66% below the national average).
94.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spring Bay has an average annual temperature of 53°F (12°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.
Data Overview
People
Population519
Median Age42.9 yrs
Density752/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.2%
Economy
C+
Median Income$61,111
Per Capita$27,850
Unemployment6.9%
Poverty19.6%
County GDP$16,966M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,438
Housing
A+
Home Value$134,900
Rent$1,083
Ownership64.9%
Zillow$136,385
Housing Units192
Rent Burden35.5%
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.7%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,362/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Rain36.4 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation456 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.5%
High School+94.5%
Graduate+0.6%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 47% / D 52%
Commute23 min
Broadband88.6%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries13
Did You Know?
The median home in Spring Bay was built in 1971.
The nearest airport is General Downing - Peoria International (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.492 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 468 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 20 fatal vehicle crashes.