Spring Valley, IL

Spring Valley, Illinois

Introduction to Spring Valley, Illinois

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

Spring Valley History

Spring Valley is located on the Illinois River. Its name was derived from the numerous springs located in the area. Henry J. Miller founded the city in 1884 for the purpose of establishing a coal metropolis. Miller and his son-in-law were some of the first settlers of this region. Spring Valley’s growth was so rapid that it was once called the Magic City. The city was incorporated in 1887.

Spring Valley and nearby Attractions

• Batavia Depot Museum
• Bishop Hill State Historic Site
• Buffalo Rock State Park
• Donnelley State Fish and Wildlife Area
• Glen Oak Zoo

Things To Do In Spring Valley

The Bishop Hill State Historic Site was founded in 1846 by religious dissident emigrants from Sweden. The Glen Oak Zoo, the Donnelley State Fish and Wildlife Area, and Hollywood Casino Aurora are accessible from Spring Valley as well. Local parks include the Buffalo Rock State Park, the Matthiessen State Park and the Starved Rock State Park.

Spring Valley Transportation

Greater Peoria Regional is the local airport.

Spring Valley Higher Education

Nearby colleges include Illinois Valley Community College, the Morrison Institute of Technology and Sauk Valley Community College.

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 Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

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 Public Libraries

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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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