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Spring Grove, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Preble County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
492 Population 1,640/sq mi density
$55,804 Median Income $33,388 per capita
$133,300 Home Value $171,601 Zillow
$441 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
285 Violent Crime/100K 1,425 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.7 / 5.0
$55,804 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,300 home value, $441/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
285 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Spring Grove, IN

At a Glance

Median Income
$55,804
26% below
$33,388 per capita
Home Value
$133,300
53% below
Zillow: $171,601
Median Rent
$441/mo
62% below
28.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
285/100K
25% below
1,425/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
26% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
3.5%
3% below
37.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F
293 sunny days/yr

How Spring Grove Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Spring Grove's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
74%
Home Value
47%
Rent
38%
Poverty
299%
Bachelor's
74%
Unemployment
97%
Crime
75%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Spring Grove a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.9 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Spring Grove residents earn a median household income of $55,804 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,388. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5% (3% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 806 business establishments, including 59 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Spring Grove is $133,300 , 53% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $171,601. Median rent is $441/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 93.3 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Spring Grove reports 285 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 25% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,425/100K.

Education

25.1% of adults in Spring Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (26% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.0/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Spring Grove has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C). Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Data Overview

People

Population492
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,640/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

C+
Median Income$55,804
Per Capita$33,388
Unemployment3.5%
Poverty37.1%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,300
Rent$441
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$171,601
Housing Units200
Rent Burden28.4%

Crime

F
Violent285/100K
Property1,425/100K

Health

Obesity38.2%
Diabetes12.8%
Smoking18.1%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death9,640/100K

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Sunny Days293/yr
Rain42.9 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation992 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+25.1%
High School+88.0%
Graduate+11.1%
School Score6.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute12 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed103 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Spring Grove was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Middletown Regional/Hook Field (34 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.403 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.5% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.