Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Willow Springs is a small city in Illinois with a population of 5,871. Residents earn $103,429 per year, which is 38% above the national average.
Based on current data, Willow Springs receives an overall livability score of 3.6 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Willow Springs offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Willow Springs is $103,429, which is significantly higher than the national average — 38% above $75,149. This places Willow Springs among higher-income communities. Unemployment stands at 3.4%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 3.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Willow Springs is $370,900, 32% above the national median. Renters pay a median of $1,328 per month. A price-to-income ratio of 3.6x indicates a reasonably affordable housing market.
Willow Springs is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 105 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 489 per 100,000, 75% below the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 39.1% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 94.9% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Willow Springs experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 24°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 71.4% |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Spanish | 28.6% |
| 113% above US avg |
| Median HH Income | $103,429 |
| 38% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $57,082 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,672 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $100,597 |
| Unemployment | 3.4% |
| 6% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 3.4% |
| 73% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 137,804 |
| County GDP | $546,441M |
| Restaurants | 12,631 |
| Healthcare | 16,051 |
| Retail | 13,648 |
| Manufacturing | 4,404 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $10,421 |
| 198% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.81% |
| Commute Time | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |
| Census Median | $370,900 |
| 32% above US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $378,484 |
| Median List Price | $470,500 |
| Median List Price | $470,500 |
| $/Sq Ft | $181 |
| Homes Sold | 3 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 101.3% |
| Price Drops | 13.3% |
| Inventory | 15 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,328 |
| 14% above US avg | |
| Zillow Rent (ZORI) | $2,493 |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 86.6% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $10,421 |
| 198% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.81% |
| Obesity | 27.6% |
| 14% below US avg | |
| Diabetes | 7.9% |
| Heart Disease | 4.4% |
| High Blood Pressure | 25.1% |
| Asthma | 9.7% |
| COPD | 4.9% |
| Stroke | 2.4% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 17.7% |
| Depression | 21.6% |
| Mental Distress | 15.6% |
| Physical Distress | 10.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 99.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 8,536/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 99.1% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16,051 |
| Total Violent | 104.9/100K |
| 72% below US avg | |
| Murder | 17.5/100K |
| 177% above US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 35.0/100K |
| Assault | 52.4/100K |
| Total Property | 489.3/100K |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 87.4/100K |
| Theft | 384.5/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 17.5/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 365 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 24°F (-5°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.4 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 590 ft (180 m) |
| Area | 4.2 sq mi (10.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,415/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.7341°N, 87.8840°W |
| County FIPS | 17031 |
Winner: Democrat by 42 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 39.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.9% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 1 | Metro — 1 million+ |
| Population Density | 1,415/sq mi |
| Total Area | 4.2 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 188 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 16,051 |
| Restaurants | 12,631 |
| Retail Stores | 13,648 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 365 |
| Avg Commute | 25.8 min |
| Work from Home | 12.3% |