Spring Grove, IL

Illinois · Metropolitan Area

Spring Grove is a small city in Illinois with a population of 5,866. Residents earn $133,224 per year, which is 77% above the national average.

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
5,866 Population 648/sq mi density
$133,224 Median Income $60,035 per capita
$371,200 Home Value $400,088 Zillow
N/A Median Rent
49°F Avg Temperature
70 Violent Crime/100K 717 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$133,224 median income, 5.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$371,200 home value
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K (82% below avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $133,224
77% higher than US avg
Home Value $371,200
32% higher than US avg
Violent Crime 70/100K
82% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 41.8%
24% higher than US avg
Obesity Rate 31.5%
2% lower than US avg
Unemployment 5.5%
53% higher than US avg
Poverty Rate 0.2%
98% lower than US avg

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

People

Population5,866
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density648/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Largest GroupWhite 84%

Economy

A+
Median Income$133,224
Per Capita$60,035
Unemployment5.5%
Poverty0.2%
County GDP$15,983M
Commute33 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$371,200
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$400,088

Crime

F
Violent70/100K
Property717/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault17/100K
Burglary122/100K

Health

Obesity31.5%
UninsuredN/A
Depression23.8%
Heart Disease4.8%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation797 ft

Education

A
Bachelor's+41.8%
High School+98.3%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 52% / D 47%
Commute33 min
EV Stations1
Libraries13

Is Spring Grove a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Spring Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low crime rates, a highly educated population, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment. Spring Grove offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Spring Grove is $133,224, which is significantly higher than the national average — 77% above $75,149. This places Spring Grove among higher-income communities. The unemployment rate of 5.5% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Spring Grove is $371,200, 32% above the national median. At just 2.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Safety & Crime

Spring Grove is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 717 per 100,000, 63% below the national average.

Education

Educational attainment is solid, with 41.8% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 98.3% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Spring Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Spring Grove has a population of 5,866 with a density of 648 people per square mile. The median age is 38.9 years, 0% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (84.1%).

Population

5,866
Total Population
648
People / sq mi
38.9yrs
Median Age
0% below US avg
9.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Spring Grove vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.6%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.4%
82% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Spring Grove vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Spring Grove is $133,224, which is 77% above the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 5.5% (above the 3.6% US average). 0.2% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 33 minutes.

Income: Spring Grove vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$133,224
77% above US avg
Per Capita Income$60,035
Avg Weekly Wage$1,060
IRS Avg AGI$93,804

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment5.5%
53% above US avg
Poverty Rate0.2%
98% below US avg
Establishments (County)7,928
County GDP$15,983M

Business (County)

Restaurants645
Healthcare846
Retail816
Manufacturing432

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$8,712
149% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate2.35%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time33.3 min
Work from Home19.5%

Walkability

The median home value in Spring Grove is $371,200, 32% above the national average. Zillow estimates the typical home value at $400,088.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$371,200
32% above US avg
Zillow ZHVI$400,088
Median List Price$650,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$650,000
$/Sq Ft$206
Homes Sold6
Sale-to-List Ratio97.5%
Price Drops25.0%
Inventory16

Rental Costs

HUD Fair Market Rent

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

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied97.1%

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$8,712
149% above US avg
Effective Rate2.35%
In Spring Grove, 31.5% of adults are obese (below the 32.1% national rate). 23.8% report depression. 18.6% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Spring Grove vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity31.5%
2% below US avg
Diabetes8.3%
Heart Disease4.8%
High Blood Pressure29.6%
Asthma10.0%
COPD5.2%
Stroke2.5%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking21.5%
Physical Inactivity18.6%
Depression23.8%
Mental Distress17.0%
Physical Distress10.8%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate93.1%
Checkup Rate75.2%
Premature Death5,730/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.8/10
Exercise Access93.1%
Healthcare Facilities846
Spring Grove has a violent crime rate of 70 per 100,000 residents, 82% below the national average of 380. Property crime stands at 717 per 100,000 (63% below US avg). The murder rate is 0.0 per 100,000.

Crime Rates: Spring Grove vs U.S. Average (per 100,000)

Violent Crime

Total Violent70.0/100K
82% below US avg
Murder0.0/100K
100% below US avg
Rape52.5/100K
Robbery0.0/100K
Assault17.5/100K

Property Crime

Total Property717.0/100K
63% below US avg
Burglary122.4/100K
Theft594.6/100K
Vehicle Theft0.0/100K
Arson17.5/100K

Traffic Safety

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18

Safety Score

Safety GradeF
Safety Score1.0 / 5.0
Spring Grove has an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-5°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average48.6°F
10% below US avg
January Average22°F (-5°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)

Precipitation & Snow

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation797 ft (243 m)
Area9.1 sq mi (23.4 km²)
Population Density648/sq mi
Coordinates42.4507°N, 88.2402°W
County FIPS17111
It is classified as Metro — 1 million+. 41.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (24% above US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 5.3-point margin.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 51.9%
D 46.6%

Winner: Republican by 5.3 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+41.8%
24% above US avg
High School+98.3%
School Test Score5.34
A Education Grade (4.3/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 1Metro — 1 million+
Population Density648/sq mi
Total Area9.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

EV Charging Stations1
Alt Fuel Stations3
Public Libraries13
Healthcare Facilities846
Restaurants645
Retail Stores816

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)18
F Safety Grade (1.0/5.0)

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute33.3 min
Work from Home19.5%

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