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Spring Grove, Wisconsin

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Population in 2010: 874.
Population change since 2000: +1.5%
 
Males: 436  (49.9%)
Females: 438  (50.1%)
Median resident age:

43.7 years
Wisconsin median age:

42.6 years

Zip codes: 53550.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $78,489 (it was $45,515 in 2000)
Spring Grove:

$78,489
WI:

$70,996

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $33,479 (it was $16,975 in 2000)

Spring Grove town income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $279,311 (it was $121,000 in 2000)
Spring Grove:

$279,311
WI:

$252,800

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $276,735; detached houses: $288,797; townhouses or other attached units: $225,998; in 2-unit structures: $159,956; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $270,967; mobile homes: $33,629
March 2022 cost of living index in Spring Grove: 91.9 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)

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  • Races in Spring Grove, WI (2010)
    • 82994.9%White alone
    • 252.9%Hispanic
    • 80.9%Two or more races
    • 50.6%Asian alone
    • 40.5%American Indian alone
    • 30.3%Black alone

Races in Spring Grove detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Wisconsin and other state lists, there was 1 registered sex offender living in Spring Grove, Wisconsin as of May 17, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Spring Grove is 874 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is lower than the state average.


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Ancestries: German (41.1%), Swiss (20.7%), Norwegian (12.8%), Irish (10.7%), English (8.1%), French (4.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Elevation: 810 feet

Land area: 39.8 square miles.

Population density: 22 people per square mile   (very low).

Spring Grove, Wisconsin map

22 residents are foreign born (1.4% Europe, 0.9% Asia).

This town:

2.6%
Wisconsin:

3.6%
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:
Spring Grove town:

1.3% ($1,614)
Wisconsin:

2.0% ($2,245)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Janesville, WI (23.0 miles , pop. 59,498).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (36.4 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (102.1 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Juda, WI (2.2 miles ),
Brodhead, WI (2.4 miles ),
Decatur, WI (2.6 miles ),
Avon, WI (2.6 miles ),
Lake Summerset, IL (2.7 miles ),
Sylvester, WI (2.9 miles ),
Davis, IL (3.0 miles ),
Durand, IL (3.1 miles )

Latitude: 42.55 N, Longitude: 89.43 W

Distribution of median household income in Spring Grove, WI in 2022
Spring Grove satellite photo by USGS
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.0%
Wisconsin:

2.7%
Population change in the 1990s: +121 (+16.4%).
Most common industries in Spring Grove, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (18.4%)
  • Machinery (7.2%)
  • Construction (6.1%)
  • Transportation equipment (6.1%)
  • Educational services (6.1%)
  • Food (4.9%)
  • Accommodation & food services (4.7%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (23.3%)
  • Machinery (10.9%)
  • Construction (10.2%)
  • Transportation equipment (9.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (6.8%)
  • Food (4.9%)
  • Truck transportation (4.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing & hunting (12.1%)
  • Educational services (11.2%)
  • Health care (9.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (8.7%)
  • Finance & insurance (7.3%)
  • Food (4.9%)
  • Electrical equipment, appliances, components (4.9%)
Most common occupations in Spring Grove, WI (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (11.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (6.6%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (5.3%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (3.8%)
  • Assemblers and fabricators (3.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.6%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Farmers and farm managers (15.0%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (9.4%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (7.5%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (5.6%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.6%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.9%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (4.5%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (6.8%)
  • Farmers and farm managers (6.8%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Agricultural workers, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Cooks and food preparation workers (4.9%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4.4%)

Average climate in Spring Grove, Wisconsin

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI Ozone
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2012 was 82.4. This is about average.

City:

82.4
U.S.:

72.6
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2012 was 35.8. This is about average. Closest monitor was 11.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.8
U.S.:

33.3

Tornado activity:

Spring Grove-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Wisconsin state average. It is 58% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 6/7/1984, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 40.4 miles away from the Spring Grove town center killed 9 people and injured 200 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 4.6 miles away from the town center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Spring Grove-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Wisconsin state average. It is 55% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 294.7 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 80.0 miles away from Spring Grove center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 270.2 miles away from Spring Grove center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 294.7 miles away from the city center
On 2/10/2010 at 09:59:35, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 62.2 miles away from Spring Grove center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 327.2 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Green County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 12
Emergencies Declared: 4

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 10, Storms: 9, Tornadoes: 5, Winter Storms: 2, Drought: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Spring Grove topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Spring Grove:

  • MEDINA NURSING CENTER (Nursing Home, about 10 miles away; DURAND, IL)
  • MONROE MNR NUR REHAB (Nursing Home, about 11 miles away; MONROE, WI)
  • MONROE CLINIC DIALYSIS (Dialysis Facility, about 12 miles away; MONROE, WI)
  • THE MONROE CLINIC HOME CARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; MONROE, WI)
  • THE MONROE CLINIC Acute Care Hospitals (about 12 miles away; MONROE, WI)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Spring Grove:

  • Rock Valley College (about 28 miles; Rockford, IL; Full-time enrollment: 6,269)
  • Edgewood College (about 36 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 2,455)
  • University of Wisconsin Colleges (about 37 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 10,019)
  • University of Wisconsin-Madison (about 37 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 34,621)
  • Madison Area Technical College (about 40 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 9,603)
  • University of Wisconsin-Whitewater (about 41 miles; Whitewater, WI; FT enrollment: 11,124)
  • Herzing University-Madison (about 42 miles; Madison, WI; FT enrollment: 3,160)

Points of interest:

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Notable location: Boeke Farm (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Church in Spring Grove: Union Church (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Cemeteries: Basswood Cemetery (1), Mount Hope Cemetery (2), Clarence Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Creeks: Sylvester Creek (A), Spring Creek (B), OK Creek (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Spring Grove: Weir White Oaks State Natural Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Green County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential
Average household size:
This town:

2.8 people
Wisconsin:

2.4 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:

81.0%
Whole state:

64.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:

6.3%
Whole state:

7.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.6% of all households
Residents with income below the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

4.7%
Whole state:

8.7%
Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2009:
This town:

1.3%
Whole state:

3.7%

For population 15 years and over in Spring Grove:

Marital status in Spring Grove, WI
  • Never married: 22.9%
  • Now married: 67.3%
  • Separated: 1.1%
  • Widowed: 4.4%
  • Divorced: 4.2%

For population 25 years and over in Spring Grove:

  • High school or higher: 85.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 9.9%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 2.6%
  • Unemployed: 4.3%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 24.7 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2000
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2000
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.7
Wisconsin average:

11.0

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Spring Grove, WI (based on Green County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant6,82220
Catholic6,5604
Evangelical Protestant1,92217
Other1126
None21,426-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 8
This county:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

1.86 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
This county:

0.28 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

0.38 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 15
Green County:

4.20 / 10,000 pop.
State:

4.12 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 32
This county:

8.96 / 10,000 pop.
Wisconsin:

8.64 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.3%
Wisconsin:

7.6%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

26.9%
Wisconsin:

27.5%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

24.3%
Wisconsin:

13.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Spring Grove:

  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WEKZ (1260 AM; 1 kW; MONROE, WI; Owner: RONALD M. SPIELMAN & SCOTT THOMPSON)
  • WFRL (1570 AM; 5 kW; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: MAYFAIR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTJK (1380 AM; 5 kW; SOUTH BELOIT, IL; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WLMV (1480 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WTDY (1670 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Spring Grove:

  • WEKZ-FM (93.7 FM; MONROE, WI; Owner: RONALD M.SPIELMAN & SCOTT THOMPSON)
  • WNIE (89.1 FM; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WKPO (105.9 FM; EVANSVILLE, WI; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WFEN (88.3 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: FAITH ACADEMY, DBA WFEN)
  • WERN (88.7 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: STATE OF WISCONSIN - EDUCATIONAL COMMUNICATIONS BOARD)
  • WJVL (99.9 FM; JANESVILLE, WI; Owner: SOUTHERN WISCONSIN BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WKMQ-FM (96.7 FM; LOVES PARK, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WXXQ (98.5 FM; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WSJY (107.3 FM; FORT ATKINSON, WI; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • WGFB (103.1 FM; ROCKTON, IL; Owner: WRWC, Inc.)
  • WZEE (104.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WIBA-FM (101.5 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WORT (89.9 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: BACK PORCH RADIO BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WYHY (95.3 FM; WINNEBAGO, IL; Owner: AIRPLAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFPS (92.1 FM; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: MAYFAIR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WGSL (91.1 FM; LOVES PARK, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER SCHOOL)
  • WMGN (98.1 FM; MADISON, WI; Owner: MID-WEST MANAGEMENT, INC.)
  • WMMM-FM (105.5 FM; VERONA, WI; Owner: ENTERCOM MADISON LICENSE, LLC.)
  • WQFL (100.9 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: QUEST FOR LIFE, INC.)
  • WZOK (97.5 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)

TV broadcast stations around Spring Grove:

  • WISC-TV (Channel 3; MADISON, WI; Owner: TELEVISION WISCONSIN, INC.)
  • WMSN-TV (Channel 47; MADISON, WI; Owner: WMSN LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WKOW-TV (Channel 27; MADISON, WI; Owner: WKOW TELEVISION, INC.)
  • WHA-TV (Channel 21; MADISON, WI; Owner: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIV. OF WISCONSIN SYSTEM)
  • WIFR (Channel 23; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WTVO (Channel 17; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WINNEBAGO TELEVISION CORPORATION)
  • WFBN-LP (Channel 33; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WEIGEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WREX-TV (Channel 13; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WREX TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WMTV (Channel 15; MADISON, WI; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WQRF-TV (Channel 39; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: QUORUM OF ROCKFORD LICENSE, LLC)
  • W65EE (Channel 65; JANESVILLE, WI; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
  • WQFL-CA (Channel 8; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: FAMILY VALUES ORGANIZATION, INC.)
  • WCFC-CA (Channel 51; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS OF CHICAGOLAND, INC.)
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 26Number of bridges
  • 125ft / 38.4mTotal length
  • $667,000Total costs
  • 14,989Total average daily traffic
  • 1,141Total average daily truck traffic
  • 14,588Total future (year 2039) average daily traffic
New bridges in Spring Grove, WI - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 41930-1939
  • 11940-1949
  • 11950-1959
  • 31960-1969
  • 21970-1979
  • 11990-1999
  • 122000-2009
  • 22010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Spring Grove, WI
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Spring Grove, WI
  • 51.8%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 31.7%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.6%Wood
  • 4.0%Utility gas
  • 0.8%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Spring Grove, WI
  • 57.1%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 31.0%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 11.9%Wood


Spring Grove compared to Wisconsin state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of rooms per house significantly below state average.
  • House age significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.
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