Spring Grove, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Houston County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
1,223 Population 1,235/sq mi density
$60,221 Median Income $33,326 per capita
$148,200 Home Value $273,522 Zillow
$1,074 Median Rent 30.2% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$60,221 median income, 5.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$148,200 home value, $1,074/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Spring Grove, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$60,221
20% below
$33,326 per capita
Home Value
$148,200
47% below
Zillow: $273,522
Median Rent
$1,074/mo
8% below
30.2% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
20.1%
40% below
89.3% high school+
Unemployment
5.8%
61% above
6.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
9% above
15.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°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
80%
Home Value
53%
Rent
92%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
60%
Unemployment
161%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Spring Grove a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.7 / 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 $60,221 , which is 20% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,326. The unemployment rate stands at 5.8% (61% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 471 business establishments, including 29 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Spring Grove is $148,200 , 47% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $273,522. Median rent is $1,074/month, with 30.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1959.

Education

20.1% of adults in Spring Grove hold a bachelor's degree or higher (40% below the national average). 89.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Spring Grove has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population1,223
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density1,235/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born1.6%
Veterans10.1%

Economy

B+
Median Income$60,221
Per Capita$33,326
Unemployment5.8%
Poverty6.0%
County GDP$810M
Avg Weekly Wage$913

Housing

A+
Home Value$148,200
Rent$1,074
Ownership68.1%
Zillow$273,522
Housing Units691
Rent Burden30.2%

Health

Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking15.6%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,148/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation1,319 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+20.1%
High School+89.3%
Graduate+7.7%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 57% / D 41%
Commute33 min
Broadband75.3%
Internet Speed151 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Spring Grove was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is La Crosse Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.406 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
15.7% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 151 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.