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Springerton, IL

Illinois

Springerton is a small town in Illinois with a population of 86. Residents earn $36,250 per year, which is 52% below the national average.

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
86 Population 614/sq mi density
$36,250 Median Income $17,687 per capita
$52,500 Home Value
$875 Median Rent 45.0% income on rent
55°F Avg Temperature 293 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.7 / 5.0
$36,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$52,500 home value, $875/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $36,250
52% lower than US avg
Home Value $52,500
81% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 15.5%
54% lower than US avg
Median Rent $875
25% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.1%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 4.3%
65% lower than US avg

How Springerton Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population86
Median Age48.0 yrs
Density614/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Largest GroupWhite 90%
Veterans74.0%

Economy

B+
Median Income$36,250
Per Capita$17,687
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty4.3%
County GDP$724M
Commute26 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$52,500
Rent$875
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units42
Rent Burden45.0%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Uninsured8.7%
Smoking17.5%
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease6.0%

Climate

Avg Temp55°F (13°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain48.3 in/yr
Sunny Days293/yr
Elevation418 ft (127 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+15.5%
High School+84.5%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute26 min
Broadband39.0%
Libraries4

Is Springerton a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Springerton receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Springerton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Springerton is $36,250, 52% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Springerton is $52,500, 81% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $875 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 84.5% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Springerton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 55°F. Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. With 293 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 48.3 inches, including 11.7 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Springerton has a population of 86 with a density of 614 people per square mile. The median age is 48.0 years, 23% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (89.5%).

Population

86
Total Population
614
People / sq mi
48.0yrs
Median Age
23% above US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 54.7%
Female 45.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Springerton vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only96.3%
23% above US avg
Spanish3.7%
72% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Springerton vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Springerton is $36,250, which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 4.3% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.

Income: Springerton vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$36,250
52% below US avg
Per Capita Income$17,687
Avg Weekly Wage$955
IRS Avg AGI$67,013

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate4.3%
65% below US avg
Establishments (County)343
County GDP$724M

Business (County)

Restaurants25
Healthcare38
Retail53
Manufacturing11

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,617
3% above US avg
Cost of Living100.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate6.89%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time25.6 min
Drive Alone97.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Springerton is $52,500, 81% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $875 (25% below US avg).

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$52,500
81% below US avg

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$875
25% below US avg
Rent Burden45.0%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied71.8%
Housing Units42
Median Year Built1980

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,617
3% above US avg
Effective Rate6.89%
In Springerton, 38.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.7% of residents lack health insurance. 17.5% are current smokers. 23.9% report depression. 23.8% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Springerton vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.1%
19% above US avg
Diabetes10.4%
Heart Disease6.0%
High Blood Pressure33.1%
Asthma10.8%
COPD7.7%
Cancer7.4%
Stroke3.2%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking17.5%
25% above US avg
Binge Drinking20.7%
Physical Inactivity23.8%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress19.3%
Physical Distress13.8%
Short Sleep38.2%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate90.4%
Uninsured8.7%
1% above US avg
Primary Care1:3,446
Dentists1:2,269
Mental Health1:558
Checkup Rate74.8%
Dental Visits59.2%
Premature Death10,324/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment7.9/10
Exercise Access52.2%
Healthcare Facilities38
Springerton has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation is 48.3 inches. The area enjoys 293 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

31°F Jan (-0°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average55.0°F
2% above US avg
January Average31°F (-0°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days293 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall48.3 inches
27% above US avg
Snowfall11.7 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation418 ft (127 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density614/sq mi
Coordinates38.1786°N, 88.3552°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17193
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent. 15.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (54% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 59.4-point margin. 39.0% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.1%
D 19.7%

Winner: Republican by 59.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+15.5%
54% below US avg
High School+84.5%
Graduate Degree+4.1%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.2/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 6Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent
Population Density614/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access39.0%
Public Libraries4
Healthcare Facilities38
Restaurants25
Retail Stores53

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)3

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute25.6 min
Drive Alone97.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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