At a Glance
Median Income
$61,750
$29,190 per capita
Home Value
$107,100
Zillow: $167,632
Median Rent
$833/mo
13.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
4.6%
89.8% high school+
Unemployment
15.7%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19.8% smoking rate
How Spurgeon Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Spurgeon's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Spurgeon a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Spurgeon residents earn a median household income of $61,750 , which is 18% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,190. The unemployment rate stands at 15.7% (336% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 213 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spurgeon is $107,100 , 62% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $167,632. Median rent is $833/month, with 13.8% 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 1938.
Education
4.6% of adults in Spurgeon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(86% below the national average).
89.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spurgeon has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 31°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 52.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population147
Median Age50.2 yrs
Density817/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born0.7%
Veterans14.8%
Economy
B
Median Income$61,750
Per Capita$29,190
Unemployment15.7%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$694M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,158
Housing
A+
Home Value$107,100
Rent$833
Ownership83.6%
Zillow$167,632
Housing Units77
Rent Burden13.8%
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking19.8%
Heart Disease6.7%
Premature Death10,057/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain52.3 in/yr
Elevation471 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+4.6%
High School+89.8%
Graduate+0.9%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute32 min
Broadband78.1%
Internet Speed102 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Spurgeon was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Evansville Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.394 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 102 Mbps.
The county recorded 2 fatal vehicle crashes.