Spring Valley, IL

Spring Valley, Illinois

Spring Valley, Illinois, in Bureau county, is 48 miles NE of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 88 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. About 5,398 people people live in Spring Valley.

The People and Families of Spring Valley

In Spring Valley, about 56% of adults are married.

Its large mature (over 65) population grounds Spring Valley nicely.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Spring Valley had a median family income of $50,348.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($2,100) in Spring Valley than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the city.

Spring Valley Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Spring Valley, about 73% are lived in by their owners, not renters. The average year in which most residences in the city were built is earlier than in most places.

Commuting

In Spring Valley, 96% of commuters drive to work. Spring Valley is designed with driving in mind. It's not a great city for public transportation.

High Points

Spring Valley strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 17%

Comparative Profile of Spring Valley, IL

Comparing Spring Valley to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
People Above Poverty
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Working at Home
Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Affordability of Rents
People Living Alone
Affordability of Property Taxes
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Housing Recently Built

Spring Valley Almanac

Spring Valley Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Spring Valley Public Libraries

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Spring Valley Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Political Contributions (2004)

Money donated by Spring Valley residents to parties and candidates for the 2004 elections.

by Political Party

by Presidential Candidate

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Spring Valley, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Spring Valley Hospitals

ST MARGARETS HOSPITAL
(Voluntary non-profit - Church)
600 E 1ST ST
(815) 664-1474
Emergency Service: Yes

Spring Valley High Schools (2004)

HALL HIGH SCHOOL
800 W ERIE ST
815-664-2100
Serves 421 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.8

Spring Valley Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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