Spring Grove, IN

Full City Profile · Indiana · Preble County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
492 Population 1,640/sq mi density
$55,804 Median Income $33,388 per capita
$133,300 Home Value $185,747 Zillow
$441 Median Rent 28.4% income on rent
52°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$55,804 median income, 6.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$133,300 home value, $441/mo rent
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: $185,747
Median Rent
$441/mo
62% below
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
25.1%
26% below
88.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.1%
69% above
37.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.2%
19% above
18.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
52°F

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
169%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Spring Grove a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
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 6.1% (69% above 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 $185,747. 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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 42.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population492
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,640/mi²
Male / Female38% / 62%
Foreign Born2.4%
Veterans5.9%

Economy

C
Median Income$55,804
Per Capita$33,388
Unemployment6.1%
Poverty37.1%
County GDP$1,563M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,014

Housing

A+
Home Value$133,300
Rent$441
Ownership69.5%
Zillow$185,747
Housing Units200
Rent Burden28.4%

Health

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

Climate

Avg Temp52°F
Rain42.9 in/yr
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.
18.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 103 Mbps.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.