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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
| English Only | 97.6% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.4% |
| 82% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $133,224 |
| 77% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $60,035 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,060 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $93,804 |
| Unemployment | 5.5% |
| 53% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 0.2% |
| 98% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 7,928 |
| County GDP | $15,983M |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Healthcare | 846 |
| Retail | 816 |
| Manufacturing | 432 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.35% |
| Commute Time | 33.3 min |
| Work from Home | 19.5% |
| Census Median | $371,200 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $400,088 |
| Median List Price | $650,000 |
| Median List Price | $650,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $206 |
| Homes Sold | 6 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 97.5% |
| Price Drops | 25.0% |
| Inventory | 16 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 97.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $8,712 |
| 149% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.35% |
| Obesity | 31.5% |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.3% |
| Heart Disease | 4.8% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.6% |
| Asthma | 10.0% |
| COPD | 5.2% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 18.6% |
| Depression | 23.8% |
| Mental Distress | 17.0% |
| Physical Distress | 10.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.2% |
| Premature Death | 5,730/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.8/10 |
| Exercise Access | 93.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Total Violent | 70.0/100K |
| 82% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 52.5/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 17.5/100K |
| Total Property | 717.0/100K |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 122.4/100K |
| Theft | 594.6/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 17.5/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 48.6°F |
| 10% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 648/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4507°N, 88.2402°W |
| County FIPS | 17111 |
Winner: Republican by 5.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 41.8% |
| 24% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 98.3% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 648/sq mi |
| Total Area | 9.1 sq mi |
| EV Charging Stations | 1 |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 3 |
| Public Libraries | 13 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 846 |
| Restaurants | 645 |
| Retail Stores | 816 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 18 |
| Avg Commute | 33.3 min |
| Work from Home | 19.5% |