Indiana
Spring Grove is a small town in Indiana with a population of 492. Residents earn $55,804 per year, which is 26% below the national average.
Based on current data, Spring Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include an elevated poverty rate, below-average incomes. 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 $55,804, 26% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.5%, indicating a healthy job market. The poverty rate of 37.1% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 12 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Spring Grove is $133,300, 53% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $441 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
25.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 6/10.
Spring Grove experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 52°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
| English Only | 95.9% |
| 22% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 4.1% |
| 69% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $55,804 |
| 26% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,388 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,014 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $62,409 |
| Unemployment | 3.5% |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 37.1% |
| 199% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 806 |
| County GDP | $1,563M |
| Restaurants | 59 |
| Healthcare | 77 |
| Retail | 89 |
| Manufacturing | 50 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,260 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.45% |
| Commute Time | 11.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |
| Census Median | $133,300 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $171,601 |
| Census Median Rent | $441 |
| 62% below US avg |
| Studio | $816 |
| 1 Bedroom | $882 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,096 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,391 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,590 |
| Owner-Occupied | 69.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,260 |
| 7% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.45% |
| Obesity | 38.2% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 12.8% |
| Heart Disease | 6.2% |
| High Blood Pressure | 35.0% |
| Asthma | 11.7% |
| COPD | 7.6% |
| Stroke | 3.2% |
| Binge Drinking | 17.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 27.3% |
| Depression | 28.3% |
| Mental Distress | 20.2% |
| Physical Distress | 14.4% |
| Insurance Rate | 94.6% |
| Checkup Rate | 78.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,640/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.3/10 |
| Exercise Access | 35.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 77 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 52.3°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 42.9 inches |
| 13% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 992 ft (302 m) |
| Area | 0.3 sq mi (0.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,640/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.8472°N, 84.8912°W |
| County FIPS | 39135 |
Winner: Republican by 59.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 25.1% |
| 26% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.01 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,640/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.3 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 11 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 77 |
| Restaurants | 59 |
| Retail Stores | 89 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 11.7 min |
| Work from Home | 3.9% |