Minnesota · Metropolitan Area
Spring Grove is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 1,223. Residents earn $60,221 per year, which is 20% below the national average.
Based on current data, Spring Grove receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. 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 $60,221, 20% below the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 6.0% 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 $148,200, 47% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,074 per month. At just 2.5x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Spring Grove is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 0 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 0 per 100,000, 100% below the national average.
20.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Spring Grove has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 98.2% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.8% |
| 87% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $60,221 |
| 20% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $33,326 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $913 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,487 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 6.0% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 471 |
| County GDP | $810M |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Healthcare | 50 |
| Retail | 52 |
| Manufacturing | 26 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,147 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.80% |
| Commute Time | 33.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |
| Census Median | $148,200 |
| 47% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $255,925 |
| $/Sq Ft | $140 |
| Homes Sold | 4 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 100.7% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,074 |
| 8% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 68.1% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,147 |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.80% |
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.1% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.6% |
| Asthma | 10.6% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.8% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 25.3% |
| Depression | 25.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.3% |
| Physical Distress | 11.8% |
| Insurance Rate | 90.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.4% |
| Premature Death | 6,148/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.4/10 |
| Exercise Access | 96.6% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Total Violent | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 0.0/100K |
| Assault | 0.0/100K |
| Total Property | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 0.0/100K |
| Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 43.5°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 14°F (-10°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.6 inches |
| 2% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,319 ft (402 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,235/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 43.5608°N, 91.6370°W |
| County FIPS | 27055 |
Winner: Republican by 16.5 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.1% |
| 40% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 89.3% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 3 | Metro — under 250K |
| Population Density | 1,235/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.0 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 50 |
| Restaurants | 29 |
| Retail Stores | 52 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 33.3 min |
| Work from Home | 6.2% |