At a Glance
Median Income
$66,091
$39,989 per capita
Home Value
$197,500
Zillow: $296,306
Median Rent
$796/mo
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.0%
96.2% high school+
Unemployment
0.7%
16.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.3%
15.5% 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+
3.8 / 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 $66,091 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $39,989. The unemployment rate stands at 0.7% (81% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,219 business establishments, including 355 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Spurgeon is $197,500 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $296,306. Median rent is $796/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1980.
Education
21.0% of adults in Spurgeon hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
96.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Spurgeon has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C).
Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population3,749
Median Age44.2 yrs
Density917/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born1.8%
Veterans12.6%
Economy
B+
Median Income$66,091
Per Capita$39,989
Unemployment0.7%
Poverty16.2%
County GDP$11,880M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,193
Housing
A+
Home Value$197,500
Rent$796
Ownership77.3%
Zillow$296,306
Housing Units2,075
Rent Burden29.1%
Health
Obesity34.3%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,612/100K
Climate
Avg Temp57°F
Rain44.0 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation1,476 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.0%
High School+96.2%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 77% / D 22%
Commute20 min
Broadband93.9%
Internet Speed305 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries7
Did You Know?
The median home in Spurgeon was built in 1980.
17.4% work from home.
The nearest airport is Foothills Regional (64 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.476 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
14.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 305 Mbps.
There are 355 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.