City profile · Illinois · Census ACS 2023

Creal Springs, IL

Population, income, housing, safety, climate and schools for Creal Springs - drawn straight from Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA, NCES, HUD and FEMA, refreshed on the 2024–2025 release cycle.

354
Residents
$43,333
Median income
$57,600
Median home
$1,037
Median rent (state)

Creal Springs - the verdict

Creal Springs ranks in the 11th percentile for household income nationally, out of every US city with at least 1,000 residents. Source: Census ACS.

11th
percentile, household income
1st
percentile, home value
23rd
percentile, median rent
📝 How we sourced this

Population, income, and housing-cost figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-year estimates (B-series tables). Crime data uses FBI UCR; climate uses NOAA Climate Normals; school counts come from NCES Common Core of Data; permits use the Census Building Permits Survey (BPS). See our methodology page for the full ETL pipeline and OMB / FIPS join keys.

Data Snapshot: Creal Springs, IL

Census ACS 2023 estimates count 354 residents in Creal Springs, a small town within Illinois. The typical household in Creal Springs brings in $43,333 a year, in the lower quartile of U.S. cities for household income, with a poverty rate of 23.9%. Home values in Creal Springs run a median of $57,600, and the median resident age is 34.7 years. Educational attainment runs 12.8% of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher. Separately, 50.0% of working-age residents are in the labor force.

The city is served by 1 public schools according to NCES Common Core of Data.

Illinois tracks close to the national cost-of-living baseline: the state registers 100.0 on a 100-equals-national-average index (Near Average) per BEA Regional Price Parities 2024. A typical two-bedroom carries a HUD Fair Market Rent of $1,037 per month statewide. Monthly utility costs average around $240 across Illinois, per EIA 2023 residential energy estimates. Workers in Creal Springs report an average commute of 26.8 minutes, with 86.7% driving alone and 13.3% working from home. On FEMA's National Risk Index, this area rates 85.8 out of 100 for natural-hazard exposure (Very High).

Population

354 residents

Census ACS 2023 - Illinois

Median Household Income

$43,333 /yr

Poverty 23.9%

Cost of Living Index (state)

100.0 (US=100)

Near Average - BEA RPP 2024, Illinois average

How does Creal Springs compare to other US cities?

Where Creal Springs sits among all US cities (population 1,000+) on each measure, computed live from Census and FBI data.

Household income 11% higher than other cities
Home value 1% pricier than other cities
Median rent 23% pricier than other cities

"Safer than" reflects total crime rate from FBI UCR; the others use Census ACS estimates.

How we calculate these percentiles & ranks

For each metric we count every US city with population 1,000+ and a non-null value, then compute what share of them fall below Creal Springs's value: round(cities-below ÷ total × 100). Safety is inverted (percentile = share of cities with a higher crime rate) so a higher number always means safer. The in-state rank narrows that same crime-rate comparison to only the cities PlainCities tracks in Illinois, breaking ties alphabetically. See the methodology page for the full source-to-figure lineage.

11thIncome percentile

11th percentile nationally for median household income. Source: Census ACS 2023 / FBI UCR 2023.

How Creal Springs's home value compares nationally

Median home value vs. every US city (population 1,000+)

$57,600 Among the most affordable more affordable than 99% of 15,600 US cities

$0–$25,000: 5 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $25,000–$50,000: 54 US cities (0%). Below this entry. $50,000–$75,000: 352 US cities (2%). This entry sits in this band. $75,000–$100,000: 1,086 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $100,000–$125,000: 1,516 US cities (10%). Above this entry. $125,000–$150,000: 1,170 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $150,000–$175,000: 1,278 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $175,000–$200,000: 1,229 US cities (8%). Above this entry. $200,000–$225,000: 1,035 US cities (7%). Above this entry. $225,000–$250,000: 976 US cities (6%). Above this entry. $250,000–$275,000: 754 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $275,000–$300,000: 712 US cities (5%). Above this entry. $300,000–$325,000: 521 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $325,000–$350,000: 526 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $350,000–$375,000: 465 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $375,000–$400,000: 393 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $400,000–$425,000: 317 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $425,000–$450,000: 300 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $450,000–$475,000: 307 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $475,000–$500,000: 250 US cities (2%). Above this entry. $500,000–$525,000: 160 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $525,000–$550,000: 156 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $550,000–$575,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $575,000–$600,000: 172 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $600,000–$625,000: 163 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $625,000–$650,000: 167 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $650,000–$675,000: 135 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $675,000–$700,000: 101 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $700,000–$725,000: 95 US cities (1%). Above this entry. $725,000–$750,000: 71 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $750,000–$775,000: 65 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $775,000–$800,000: 70 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $800,000–$825,000: 57 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $825,000–$850,000: 67 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $850,000–$875,000: 60 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $875,000–$900,000: 58 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $900,000–$925,000: 47 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $925,000–$950,000: 37 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $950,000–$975,000: 31 US cities (0%). Above this entry. $975,000–$1,000,000: 470 US cities (3%). Above this entry. $1,000,000–$1,025,000: 0 US cities (0%). Above this entry. Creal Springs $0 $1,025,000 every US city, bucketed by value

Each bar is a $25K-wide band; taller bars hold more US cities. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates · 2023

Income distribution context

Household income distribution - Creal Springs, IL Creal Springs, IL's reported median household income shown against the U.S. national quintile-share pattern (not Creal Springs, IL-specific quintile data). The Lorenz curve traces the national cumulative income share against cumulative population share, perfect equality is the diagonal; observed inequality bows below. $ Household Income Distribution Creal Springs, IL median $43,333/yr, vs. U.S. national quintile pattern QUINTILE SHARE OF AGGREGATE INCOME Lowest 20% 3.4% Second 20% 9.2% Middle 20% 15.1% Fourth 20% 23.2% Top 20% 49.1% LORENZ CURVE cumulative income vs. population 100% 0% 100% pop. 0%
Creal Springs, IL's median household income (Census ACS 5-year estimate) plotted against the U.S. national income-quintile distribution pattern for context; the quintile shares and Lorenz curve are national figures, not computed specifically for Creal Springs, IL. Diagonal = perfect equality.

Key socioeconomic indicators

Bachelor's degree or higher (adults 25+) 12.8%

Census ACS S1501, educational attainment

Poverty rate (households below FPL) 23.9%

Census ACS S1701, poverty status

Labor force participation (adults 16+) 50.0%

Census ACS S2301, share of working-age residents in the labor force

Population
354
Median Income
$43,333
Median Home Value
$57,600
Median Age
34.7
Poverty Rate
23.9%
Labor force participation
50.0%
Bachelor's Degree+
12.8%

Schools

Total Schools
1
Public schools in this city

Population Change

Annual U.S. Census Bureau Population Estimates Program (PEP) estimates, 2020–2025

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490 residents495 residents500 residents505 residents 202020212022202320242025 501 residents 491 residents ▼ -2.0%
Creal Springs's Census PEP population estimates, 2020–2025.

Commute Patterns

How workers travel to work, Census ACS 2023

Average Commute Time
26.8 minutes
Drive Alone
86.7%
Carpool
0.0%
Public Transit
0.0%
Walk
0.0%
Work from Home
13.3%

Based on 128 workers 16 and over.

Monthly Utility Costs

State-average estimates for Illinois - EIA 2023 residential energy data

Electricity
$100
avg/month
Natural Gas
$90
avg/month
Water & Sewer
$50
avg/month
Total Utilities
$240
estimated/month

Estimates reflect Illinois state averages. Actual costs vary by home size, usage, and local rates. Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023.

Living Costs & Risk

Cost of living is a Illinois state average from BEA; rent and hazard risk are county-level figures from HUD and FEMA for the county Creal Springs sits in

Cost of Living Index
100.0
Near Average
US average = 100 · BEA RPP 2024
Typical 2-BR Rent
$1,037/mo
HUD Fair Market Rent
County-level FMR estimate
Natural Hazard Risk
85.8 / 100
Very High
FEMA NRI composite score (county)

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Bondville
356 people
Cutler
352 people
London Mills
356 people
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Edgewood
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Fairview
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Cities of a Similar Size Nationwide

Population-matched peers from other states, closest to Creal Springs's 354 residents (Census ACS 5-Year 2023).

Akron, AL
354 people
King Salmon, AK
354 people
Saxman, AK
354 people
South Van Horn, AK
354 people
Junction City, GA
354 people
Lehigh, IA
354 people

Cities with a Similar Household Income Nationwide

Median-household-income-matched peers from other states, closest to Creal Springs's $43,333 (Census ACS 5-Year 2023, table B19013).

Jakes Corner, AZ
$43,333 median income
Grand Ridge, FL
$43,333 median income
Rockport, IN
$43,333 median income
Valley Falls, KS
$43,333 median income
Eubank, KY
$43,333 median income
Kaleva, MI
$43,333 median income

Race & Ethnicity Composition

Race and ethnicity - Creal Springs, IL Race categories sum to one hundred percent per Census methodology. Hispanic or Latino is shown separately as an ethnicity overlay; it cuts across all race categories per OMB Directive 15. Race & Ethnicity Composition Creal Springs, IL - Census ACS, OMB race + ethnicity categories RACE, sums to 100% 83.6% 7.9% ETHNICITY, Hispanic or Latino (any race) 7.1% White 83.6% Black or African American 0.3% Asian 0.0% American Indian 3.1% Native Hawaiian 0.0% Some other race 5.1% Two or more races 7.9% Per OMB Directive 15: Hispanic/Latino ethnicity is reported separately from the race categories.
Race categories sum to 100%. Hispanic or Latino ethnicity is reported separately and cuts across race per Census/OMB methodology.

City-level race and ethnicity, Census ACS 5-year 2023 (tables B02001, B03001), OMB Directive 15 categories.

How Creal Springs compares to nearby Illinois cities

Population + median household income, sourced from Census Bureau ACS 5-year B01001 (population) and B19013 (median household income).

City Population Median Household Income
Creal Springs (this city) 354 $43,333
Bondville 356 $57,188
Cutler 352 $45,417
London Mills 356 $52,656
Census ACS 5-year FIPS IL NCES CCD OMB Bulletin 23-01

What do people ask about Creal Springs, IL?

What is the population of Creal Springs, IL? +

Creal Springs, IL counts 354 residents according to U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023 estimates.

What is the median household income in Creal Springs, IL? +

In Creal Springs, the typical household earns $43,333 per year, based on Census ACS 2023 data.

What is the cost of living in Creal Springs? +

BEA does not publish a city-level cost-of-living figure for Creal Springs; the closest available measure is the Illinois state average, a cost of living index of 100.0 (U.S. average = 100), rated "Near Average" based on BEA Regional Price Parities 2024 data. Costs within Illinois vary by metro area.

What is the median home value in Creal Springs, IL? +

A typical home in Creal Springs is worth $57,600, according to Census ACS 2023 estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year 2023, NCES CCD, Census ACS B08301/B08136, U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) 2023, BEA Regional Price Parities 2024, HUD Fair Market Rents 2026, FEMA National Risk Index.

Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.

Primary sources: Census ACS, FBI UCR, NOAA Climate Normals, NCES.

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