At a Glance
Median Income
$40,278
$11,727 per capita
Violent Crime
746/100K
2,982/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
0.0%
57.6% high school+
Unemployment
24.5%
59.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
53.0%
43.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
48°F
291 sunny days/yr
How Spring Creek Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spring Creek's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spring Creek a Good Place to Live?
D
1.9 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Spring Creek residents earn a median household income of $40,278 , which is 46% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $11,727. The unemployment rate stands at 24.5% (581% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 59.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 98 business establishments, including 4 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Spring Creek reports 746 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 96% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,982/100K.
Education
0.0% of adults in Spring Creek hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(100% below the national average).
57.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 3.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spring Creek has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C).
Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 291 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 35.
Data Overview
People
Population337
Median Age26.9 yrs
Density33/mi²
Male / Female64% / 37%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans8.0%
Economy
F
Median Income$40,278
Per Capita$11,727
Unemployment24.5%
Poverty59.6%
County GDP$143M
Avg Weekly Wage$818
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership54.9%
Zillow$201,493
Housing Units77
Rent Burden19.6%
Crime
F
Violent746/100K
Property2,982/100K
Health
Obesity53.0%
Diabetes25.3%
Smoking43.3%
Heart Disease10.5%
Premature Death21,695/100K
Climate
Avg Temp48°F
Sunny Days291/yr
Rain21.9 in/yr
AQI35 (Good)
Elevation2,669 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+0.0%
High School+57.6%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score3.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 36%
Commute11 min
Broadband82.0%
Internet Speed33 Mbps
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Spring Creek was built in 1994.
The nearest airport is Ainsworth Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.521 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
28.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.