SpringIL
A town of 1,009, settled in 1849. A regional job hub with 463 jobs.
What makes Spring stand out
The thing Spring does most differently from other towns.
1,009 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Spring’s report card
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Weather
Forecast →Local news
All →Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Spring. Another town gets a different order.
Most working residents commute out of Spring
Most working residents leave Spring for work: only 2% work in town. The top destinations are Rockford (18%), Belvidere (17%) and Chicago (4%). Half commute less than 18 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Spring has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 14°, and about 33 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 34% of U.S. communities.
Healthier than 43% of U.S. towns
Spring beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Spring | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More adults with COPD | 8% | 6.3% |
| More smokers | 14.9% | 12.1% |
| More uninsured adults | 11.8% | 9.9% |
2% of Spring is conserved land
29 miles of trails across 0 parks and preserves.
Every workday, about 458 people come to Spring for work
Where Spring’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Spring
Township in Illinois, United States
Spring Township is one of nine townships in Boone County, Illinois, USA. As of the 2020 census, its population was 864 and it contained 368 housing units. Spring was founded as "Concord" on November 6, 1849, then was renamed "Ohio" in April, 1851, and finally "Spring" in October, 1851.
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- Established
- 1849
- Population
- 864
- Area
- 36 sq mi
- Elevation
- 860 ft