Spring Valley, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 5,461 (92% urban, 8% rural).
Population change since 2000: +1.2%
 
Males: 2,796  (51.2%)
Females: 2,665  (48.8%)
Median resident age:

43.8 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 61362.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $59,522 (it was $38,775 in 2000)
Spring Valley:

$59,522
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $32,634 (it was $19,467 in 2000)

Spring Valley city income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $124,695 (it was $75,800 in 2000)
Spring Valley:

$124,695
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $170,947; detached houses: $172,552; townhouses or other attached units: $170,001; in 2-unit structures: $172,643; in 3-to-4-unit structures: $286,308; in 5-or-more-unit structures: $282,197; mobile homes: $51,746

Median gross rent in 2022: $902.

March 2022 cost of living index in Spring Valley: 76.3 (low, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 10.0%
(11.4% for White Non-Hispanic residents, 20.0% for Black residents, 6.0% for Hispanic or Latino residents, 11.3% for other race residents)
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  • Races in Spring Valley, IL (2022)
    • 3,95572.7%White alone
    • 1,25523.1%Hispanic
    • 851.6%Black alone
    • 741.4%Two or more races
    • 270.5%Other race alone
    • 130.2%American Indian alone
    • 50.09%Asian alone

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



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 9 registered sex offenders living in Spring Valley, Illinois as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Spring Valley is 594 to 1.


Crime rates in Spring Valley by year

Type

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022

Murders
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(19.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(36.4)
1
(18.5)
2
(37.3)
1
(18.8)
1
(19.0)
1
(19.2)
1
(19.2)
6
(116.4)
4
(78.7)
2
(39.8)
4
(73.9)
Robberies
(per 100,000)
1
(18.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(18.5)
0
(0.0)
1
(18.8)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(19.4)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(18.5)
Assaults
(per 100,000)
2
(36.0)
9
(161.4)
5
(90.9)
4
(74.0)
3
(55.9)
2
(37.6)
1
(19.0)
4
(76.7)
7
(134.7)
5
(97.0)
7
(137.8)
1
(19.9)
1
(18.5)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)
20
(359.8)
21
(376.7)
27
(490.7)
17
(314.3)
10
(186.4)
18
(338.7)
18
(341.6)
15
(287.6)
11
(211.7)
4
(77.6)
6
(118.1)
1
(19.9)
9
(166.2)
Thefts
(per 100,000)
89
(1,601)
83
(1,489)
85
(1,545)
70
(1,294)
55
(1,025)
52
(978.5)
58
(1,101)
61
(1,169)
79
(1,520)
33
(640.0)
22
(433.0)
11
(219.1)
44
(812.6)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)
0
(0.0)
1
(17.9)
1
(18.2)
1
(18.5)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
3
(56.9)
2
(38.3)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
1
(19.7)
0
(0.0)
3
(55.4)
Arson
(per 100,000)
1
(18.0)
0
(0.0)
2
(36.4)
0
(0.0)
1
(18.6)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index101.8119.6144.9110.495.191.191.5100.7118.0188.1117.746.0116.9

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Spring Valley, IL

Crime rate in Spring Valley detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2021, including police officers: 11 (10 officers - 9 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

1.99
Illinois average:

2.84
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Ancestries: Italian (13.8%), German (10.2%), Irish (8.2%), Polish (8.2%), American (5.8%), English (3.6%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/15/1886

Land area: 3.89 square miles.

Population density: 1,405 people per square mile   (low).

Spring Valley, Illinois map

272 residents are foreign born (4.6% Latin America).

This city:

5.0%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,773 (2.3%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $2,876 (2.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Peoria, IL (47.1 miles , pop. 112,936).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (86.4 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Dalzell, IL (1.6 miles ),
Ladd, IL (2.0 miles ),
Peru, IL (2.0 miles ),
Seatonville, IL (2.1 miles ),
Granville, IL (2.2 miles ),
Mark, IL (2.2 miles ),
Standard, IL (2.2 miles ),
De Pue, IL (2.3 miles )

Latitude: 41.33 N, Longitude: 89.20 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +52 (+1.0%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 582 (23.7%)

Area code: 815

Distribution of median household income in Spring Valley, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Spring Valley, IL in 2022
Spring Valley satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2022: 1 building, cost: $350,000
  • 2018: 1 building, cost: $182,000
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $128,000
  • 2016: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2015: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2014: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $180,000
  • 2012: 1 building, cost: $185,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $185,000
  • 2010: 2 buildings, average cost: $269,400
  • 2009: 2 buildings, average cost: $269,400
  • 2008: 13 buildings, average cost: $109,700
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $134,000
  • 2006: 10 buildings, average cost: $128,600
  • 2005: 9 buildings, average cost: $117,800
  • 2004: 14 buildings, average cost: $148,300
  • 2003: 10 buildings, average cost: $130,800
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $160,000
  • 2001: 9 buildings, average cost: $133,200
  • 2000: 11 buildings, average cost: $135,500
  • 1999: 3 buildings, average cost: $114,800
  • 1998: 11 buildings, average cost: $103,100
  • 1997: 8 buildings, average cost: $152,300
Number of permits per 10,000 Spring Valley, IL residents
Average permit cost in Spring Valley, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.8%
Illinois:

4.2%
Historical population in Spring Valley, IL
Historical housing units in Spring Valley, IL

Population change in the 1990s: +164 (+3.1%).
Most common industries in Spring Valley, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Health care (11.7%)
  • Educational services (7.5%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.4%)
  • Construction (6.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.7%)
  • Food & beverage stores (3.7%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (3.5%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Construction (10.7%)
  • Accommodation & food services (5.9%)
  • Educational services (5.3%)
  • Motor vehicle & parts dealers (5.1%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.4%)
  • Truck transportation (4.2%)
  • Finance & insurance (3.9%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (22.3%)
  • Educational services (9.8%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.9%)
  • Finance & insurance (5.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.0%)
  • Food & beverage stores (4.0%)
  • Transportation equipment (3.0%)
Most common occupations in Spring Valley, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.7%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.1%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.5%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.4%)
  • Registered nurses (3.8%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (3.5%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (8.5%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (5.8%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (5.4%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.8%)
  • Metal workers and plastic workers (4.7%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (4.6%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (3.9%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Registered nurses (7.9%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (7.2%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (6.6%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers, including supervisors (5.9%)
  • Material recording, scheduling, dispatching, and distributing workers (4.9%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (4.4%)
  • Other sales and related occupations, including supervisors (4.3%)

Average climate in Spring Valley, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI SO2 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 2.47. This is significantly better than average.

City:

2.47
U.S.:

72.56
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 0.380. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 4.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.380
U.S.:

1.515
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2010 was 9.49. This is about average. Closest monitor was 8.2 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.49
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Spring Valley-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 66% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/6/1951, a category F3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 1.1 miles away from the Spring Valley city center killed one person and injured one person and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 4/20/2004, a category F3 tornado 6.7 miles away from the city center killed 8 people and injured 12 people and caused $8 million in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Spring Valley-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 94% 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 210.7 miles away from Spring Valley 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 186.8 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 210.8 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 18.1 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG) earthquake occurred 243.1 miles away from Spring Valley center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW) earthquake occurred 209.9 miles away from Spring Valley 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 Bureau County (16) is near the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 9
Emergencies Declared: 5

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 10, Floods: 9, Snows: 2, Snowstorms: 2, Tornadoes: 2, Winter Storms: 2, Blizzard: 1, Hurricane: 1, Wind: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Spring Valley topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers in Spring Valley:

  • ST MARGARETS HOSPITAL (Voluntary non-profit - Church, 600 E 1ST ST)
  • SPRING VALLEY NURSING (1300 NORTH GREENWOOD STREET)
  • FMC - SPRING VALLEY (12 B WOLFER INDUSTRIAL DRIVE)
  • PRAIRIELAND HOME CARE (409 EAST SECOND STREET)

Heliports located in Spring Valley:

Amtrak stations near Spring Valley:

  • 15 miles: PRINCETON (107 BICENTENNIAL DR.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking, call for car rental service.
  • 17 miles: MENDOTA (8TH ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, free short-term parking, free long-term parking.

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

  • Illinois Valley Community College (about 6 miles; Oglesby, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,747)
  • Kishwaukee College (about 46 miles; Malta, IL; FT enrollment: 3,356)
  • Illinois Central College (about 47 miles; East Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 7,158)
  • Northern Illinois University (about 48 miles; Dekalb, IL; FT enrollment: 18,126)
  • Bradley University (about 49 miles; Peoria, IL; FT enrollment: 5,152)
  • Waubonsee Community College (about 51 miles; Sugar Grove, IL; FT enrollment: 7,698)
  • Aurora University (about 54 miles; Aurora, IL; FT enrollment: 4,596)

Public high school in Spring Valley:

Public elementary/middle school in Spring Valley:

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Library in Spring Valley:

  • RICHARD A. MAUTINO MEMORIAL LIBRARY (Operating income: $124,801; Location: 215 EAST CLEVELAND STREET; 34,207 books; 1,164 audio materials; 2,035 video materials; 1 local licensed databases; 17 state licensed databases; 6 other licensed databases; 67 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Spring Valley: Abbey Orchard (A), Richard A Mautino Memorial Library (B), 10 / 33 Ambulance (C), Spring Valley Fire Department (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Spring Valley include: Saint George Orthodox Church (A), Saints Peter and Paul Roman Catholic Church (B), Templo Christiano (C), Calvary Baptist Church (D), Immaculate Conception Roman Catholic Church (E), Saint Bede Abbey (F). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemeteries: Saint Annes Catholic Cemetery (1), Saint Josephs Cemetery (2), Saint Valentines Cemetery (3). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Spring Valley: Kirby Park (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: B D M Arcade (Amusement & Theme Parks; 230 West Saint Paul Street).

Birthplace of: J. A. Happ - Baseball player, Chad Durbin - Baseball player, Mike Goff - 2005 NFL player (San Diego Chargers, born: Jan 6, 1976), Brian Allard - Baseball player, Frank J. Mautino - Politician, Mike Goff (American football) - Football player.

Bureau County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Spring Valley and their reported violations in the past:

LUCIANAS RURAL OAKS (Population served: 150, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - Between JAN-2007 and MAR-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Violation/Reminder Notice (MAY-18-2007), St Compliance achieved (OCT-30-2007)
SPRING CREEK GOLF COURSE (Population served: 107, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Average - Between JAN-2007 and DEC-2007, Contaminant: Nitrate. Follow-up actions: St Formal NOV issued (NOV-14-2007), St Public Notif requested (NOV-14-2007), St Site Visit (enforcement) (FEB-14-2008), St Compliance achieved (MAY-30-2008)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
  • 2 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This city:

2.4 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This city:

64.9%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This city:

7.4%
Whole state:

6.3%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.2% of all households

People in group quarters in Spring Valley in 2010:

  • 71 people in nursing facilities/skilled-nursing facilities
  • 21 people in other noninstitutional facilities
  • 15 people in group homes intended for adults
  • 8 people in workers' group living quarters and job corps centers

People in group quarters in Spring Valley in 2000:

  • 94 people in nursing homes
  • 41 people in religious group quarters
  • 22 people in homes for the mentally retarded

Banks with branches in Spring Valley (2011 data):

  • Citizens First National Bank: Spring Valley Branch at 100 East Dakota Street, branch established on 1961/01/01. Info updated 2007/05/29: Bank assets: $1,031.8 mil, Deposits: $917.3 mil, headquarters in Princeton, IL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 20 total offices, Holding Company: Princeton National Bancorp, Inc.
  • Spring Valley City Bank: at 315 North Cornelia Street, branch established on 1905/11/01. Info updated 2006/11/03: Bank assets: $196.8 mil, Deposits: $169.6 mil, local headquarters, positive income, 1 total offices, Holding Company: Spring Valley Bancorp, Inc.

For population 15 years and over in Spring Valley:

Marital status in Spring Valley, IL
  • Never married: 30.6%
  • Now married: 46.6%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 7.3%
  • Divorced: 15.2%

For population 25 years and over in Spring Valley:

  • High school or higher: 87.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 17.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
  • Unemployed: 5.2%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 18.9 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

11.5
Illinois average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Spring Valley
Presidential Elections Results

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Religion statistics for Spring Valley, IL (based on Bureau County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Mainline Protestant5,99930
Catholic4,56414
Evangelical Protestant4,39728
Other881
Orthodox701
None19,860-
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: 4
Bureau County:

1.15 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
This county:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 1
Bureau County:

0.29 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 17
Bureau County:

4.87 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 36
Bureau County:

10.31 / 10,000 pop.
State:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Bureau County:

9.1%
State:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Bureau County:

26.0%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Bureau County:

13.7%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Spring Valley:

48.3%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
This city:

43.6%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
This city:

28.7
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Spring Valley:

22.0%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

10.9%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

6.8
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
Spring Valley:

34.2%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Spring Valley:

53.6%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

76.1%
State:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Spring Valley, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 11$61,949$67,5816$4,235
Financial Administration 6$39,835$79,6708$16,605
Water Supply 5$23,312$55,9490$0
Streets and Highways 3$14,586$58,3440$0
Other Government Administration 2$7,641$45,84613$9,569
Sewerage 2$10,985$65,9100$0
Firefighters 0$0 34$33,873
Police - Other 0$0 3$1,437
Local Libraries 0$0 8$8,988
Totals for Government 29$158,307$65,50672$74,707

Spring Valley government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Construction - Solid Waste Management: $8,057,000 ($1475.37)
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $1,355,000 ($248.12)
    Water Utilities: $795,000 ($145.58)
    General - Other: $590,000 ($108.04)
    Regular Highways: $457,000 ($83.68)
    Financial Administration: $447,000 ($81.85)
    Solid Waste Management: $357,000 ($65.37)
    Sewerage: $307,000 ($56.22)
    Parks and Recreation: $241,000 ($44.13)
    General Public Buildings: $67,000 ($12.27)
    Central Staff Services: $38,000 ($6.96)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $97,000 ($17.76)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $64,000 ($11.72)
    Regular Highways: $37,000 ($6.78)
    Central Staff Services: $31,000 ($5.68)
    Local Fire Protection: $21,000 ($3.85)
    Water Utilities: $17,000 ($3.11)
    Sewerage: $2,000 ($0.37)
    Parks and Recreation: $1,000 ($0.18)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $1,645,000 ($301.23)

Spring Valley government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $830,000 ($151.99)
    Solid Waste Management: $359,000 ($65.74)
    Other: $57,000 ($10.44)
    Parks and Recreation: $16,000 ($2.93)
  • Federal Intergovernmental - Other: $783,000 ($143.38)
  • Miscellaneous - Fines and Forfeits: $61,000 ($11.17)
    General Revenue - Other: $16,000 ($2.93)
    Interest Earnings: $7,000 ($1.28)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $926,000 ($169.57)
  • State Intergovernmental - Other: $7,016,000 ($1284.75)
    General Local Government Support: $1,148,000 ($210.22)
    Highways: $141,000 ($25.82)
    Public Welfare: $5,000 ($0.92)
  • Tax - Property: $1,723,000 ($315.51)
    Public Utilities Sales: $483,000 ($88.45)
    Other License: $4,000 ($0.73)

Spring Valley government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $1,159,000 ($212.23)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $926,000 ($169.57)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $233,000 ($42.67)

Spring Valley government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $2,039,000 ($373.37)
Businesses in Spring Valley, IL
NameCountNameCount
Curves1Jimmy John's1
FedEx1McDonald's1
Ford1Subway1

Strongest AM radio stations in Spring Valley:

  • WLPO (1220 AM; 1 kW; LASALLE, IL; Owner: LASALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WZOE (1490 AM; 1 kW; PRINCETON, IL; Owner: WZOE, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WAUR (930 AM; 4 kW; SANDWICH, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)

Strongest FM radio stations in Spring Valley:

  • WAJK (99.3 FM; LA SALLE, IL; Owner: LA SALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WBZG (100.9 FM; PERU, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WIVQ (103.3 FM; SPRING VALLEY, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC)
  • WNIW (91.3 FM; LA SALLE, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WWGN (88.9 FM; OTTAWA, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WALS (102.1 FM; OGLESBY, IL; Owner: LACO RADIO, INC.)
  • WSOG (88.1 FM; SPRING VALLEY, IL; Owner: SPIRIT EDUCATION ASSOCIATION, INC.)
  • WZOE-FM (98.1 FM; PRINCETON, IL; Owner: WZOE, INC.)
  • WMKB (102.9 FM; EARLVILLE, IL; Owner: KM RADIO OF EARLVILLE, L.L.C.)
  • WGLC-FM (100.1 FM; MENDOTA, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRVY-FM (100.5 FM; HENRY, IL; Owner: WZOE, INC)
  • WSTQ (97.7 FM; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WKOT (96.5 FM; MARSEILLES, IL; Owner: LASALLE COUNTY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WYYS (106.1 FM; STREATOR, IL; Owner: MENDOTA BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WRKX (95.3 FM; OTTAWA, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Spring Valley:

  • WWTO-TV (Channel 35; LASALLE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)
Spring Valley fatal accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
Fatal road traffic accident statistics for 1975 - 2021
See more detailed statistics of Spring Valley fatal car crashes and road traffic accidents for 1975 - 2021 here
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 13Number of bridges
  • 292ft / 88.6mTotal length
  • 84,625Total average daily traffic
  • 17,421Total average daily truck traffic
New bridges in Spring Valley, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 11900-1909
  • 11950-1959
  • 11960-1969
  • 11990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 42010-2019
  • 12020-2022
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Spring Valley, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

33 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Spring Valley)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

6
  • First & Taylor Sts (Lat: 41.328917 Lon: -89.205361), Call Sign: KNDS637,
    Assigned Frequencies: 151.115 MHz, Grant Date: 09/01/2022, Expiration Date: 09/02/2032, Registrant: City Of Spring Valley, 215 N Greenwood St, Spring Valley, IL 61362, Phone: (815) 664-4752, Email:

  • 315 W Second St (Lat: 41.328639 Lon: -89.204528), Type: Building, Structure height: 20 m, Call Sign: WPRR427,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.212 MHz, Grant Date: 12/18/2020, Expiration Date: 12/22/2030, Certifier: Signature On File, Registrant: Starved Rock Communications, Spring Valley, IL 61362, Phone: (815) 223-2239, Fax: (913) 681-2753, Email:

  • Lat: 41.327500 Lon: -89.199722, Call Sign: WPUU382,
    Assigned Frequencies: 468.762 MHz, 468.837 MHz, 469.137 MHz, 469.462 MHz, 469.637 MHz, 469.662 MHz, 469.887 MHz, 457.512 MHz, 457.537 MHz, 457.562 MHz, 457.587 MHz, 457.612 MHz, Grant Date: 05/03/2002, Expiration Date: 05/03/2012, Cancellation Date: 07/07/2012, Certifier: John Addis, Registrant: Hm Electronics, Inc., 6675 Mesa Ridge Rd, San Diego, CA 92121, Phone: (858) 535-6015, Fax: (858) 452-7207, Email:

  • Lat: 41.328222 Lon: -89.193167, Call Sign: WPWQ967, Licensee ID: L00109283,
    Assigned Frequencies: 72.1000 MHz, Grant Date: 01/08/2003, Expiration Date: 01/08/2013, Cancellation Date: 03/16/2013, Certifier: Lawrence A Wight, Registrant: St. Margaret\'s Hospital

  • LS 3, Ls 3 0.17 M E Of Oak St. & 0.6 M N Of Rr Tracks (Lat: 41.317778 Lon: -89.174722), Type: Tower, Structure height: 9.1 m, Call Sign: WQGQ220,
    Assigned Frequencies: 452.212 MHz, Grant Date: 05/04/2017, Expiration Date: 03/20/2027, Certifier: James Narczewski, Registrant: Washington Radio Reports, Gettysburg, PA 17325, Phone: (717) 334-0668, Fax: (717) 334-6440, Email:

  • Lat: 41.325889 Lon: -89.212306, Call Sign: WRCJ538,
    Assigned Frequencies: 457.600 MHz, 457.525 MHz, 456.500 MHz, Grant Date: 10/19/2018, Expiration Date: 10/19/2028, Certifier: Jesse Brandt, Registrant: Nicks Emergency Lighting & More, Inc., 3003 7th St, Peru, IL 61354, Phone: (815) 780-8327, Fax: (815) 780-8327, Email:


FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

2
  • LADD, 1563 7county Road 3200 East (Lat: 41.373361 Lon: -89.238361), Type: Ltower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 59.4 m, Call Sign: WQHR537,
    Assigned Frequencies: 6093.45 MHz, 6093.45 MHz, Grant Date: 09/12/2017, Expiration Date: 10/16/2027, Cancellation Date: 12/05/2022, Certifier: Gregory M Romano, Registrant: Cellco Partnership, 5055 Northpointe Pkwy, Alpharetta, GA 30022, Phone: (770) 797-1070, Email:

  • CH59174A, 33296 1350 N. Ave (Il40127-T) (Lat: 41.341417 Lon: -89.212750), Type: Mtower, Structure height: 45.7 m, Overall height: 47.5 m, Call Sign: WRUP898,
    Assigned Frequencies: 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, 11075.0 MHz, Grant Date: 09/20/2022, Expiration Date: 09/20/2032, Certifier: Jenny Knopf, Registrant: T-Mobile Usa, Inc., 12920 Se 38th Street, Bellevue, WA 98006, Phone: (425) 383-8401, Fax: (425) 383-4040, Email:


FCC Registered Maritime Coast & Aviation Ground Towers:

1
  • Rt 89 S Illinois River (Lat: 41.352528 Lon: -89.149806), Type: Building, Overall height: 30 m, Call Sign: WHH361,
    Assigned Frequencies: 156.450 MHz, 156.500 MHz, 156.800 MHz, Grant Date: 01/13/2015, Expiration Date: 03/27/2025, Cancellation Date: 11/06/2018, Registrant: Cargill, Incorporated, Minneapolis, MN 55440-5606, Phone: (952) 742-6183, Fax: (952) 742-4551, Email:


FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

25 (See the full list of FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses in Spring Valley)

FAA Registered Aircraft Manufacturers and Dealers:

1
  • BSD AVIATION, 110 Willow Trl, Spring Valley, IL 61362
    Certificate: D002718 (Corporation), Certificate Issue Date: 03/10/2008, Expiration Date: 03/09/2009

FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-32R-301 (Category: Land, Seats: 7, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: LYCOMING IO-540 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 2430Y, N2430Y, N-2430Y, Serial Number: 32R-8513002, Year manufactured: 1985, Airworthiness Date: 05/28/1985, Certificate Issue Date: 11/24/2020
    Registrant (Individual): Arnold H Trustee Buckman, Po Box 188, Spring Valley, IL 61362
  • Aircraft: PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD PC-12/47E (Category: Land, Seats: 11, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-67P (1272 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 881AB, N881AB, N-881AB, Serial Number: 1502, Year manufactured: 2014, Airworthiness Date: 10/30/2014, Certificate Issue Date: 11/17/2018
    Registrant (LLC): Buckman Aviation LLC, Po Box 188, Spring Valley, IL 61362
  • Aircraft: PILATUS AIRCRAFT LTD PC-12/47E (Category: Land, Seats: 11, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds), Engine: P&W CANADA PT6A-67P (1272 HP) (Turbo-prop)
    N-Number: 909EC, N909EC, N-909EC, Serial Number: 1502, Year manufactured: 2014, Airworthiness Date: 10/30/2014, Certificate Issue Date: 11/17/2018
    Registrant (LLC): Buckman Aviation LLC, Po Box 188, Spring Valley, IL 61362

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 18. The highest number of fires - 34 took place in 2010, and the least - 6 in 2018. The data has a decreasing trend.
    Fire incident types in Spring Valley, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (46.8%), and Outside Fires (33.2%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Spring Valley, IL
    • 14146.8%Structure Fires
    • 10033.2%Outside Fires
    • 4314.3%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
    • 175.6%Other
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Spring Valley, IL
Most common first names in Spring Valley, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Mary11780.7 years
John11177.9 years
Joseph8877.5 years
James5372.9 years
Frank4878.0 years
Charles3676.6 years
Robert3573.0 years
Margaret3480.6 years
William3374.7 years
Edward3275.7 years
Most common last names in Spring Valley, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Terando1677.7 years
Smith1474.8 years
Riva1379.9 years
Baracani1275.2 years
Barto1179.0 years
Johnson1082.7 years
Braida985.7 years
Miller974.0 years
Meyer971.3 years
Yerly977.2 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Spring Valley, IL
  • 87.0%Utility gas
  • 9.8%Electricity
  • 2.3%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 0.9%Wood
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Spring Valley, IL
  • 52.4%Utility gas
  • 44.0%Electricity
  • 2.3%No fuel used
  • 1.2%Other fuel


Spring Valley compared to Illinois state average:

  • Median house value below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.

Spring Valley on our top lists:

  • #50 on the list of "Top 101 cities with largest percentage of males in occupations: material moving occupations (population 5,000+)"
  • #88 on the list of "Top 101 cities with the largest percentage of people in religious group quarters (population 1,000+)"
  • #25 (61362) on the list of "Top 101 zip codes with the largest percentage of Lithuanian first ancestries (pop 5,000+)"
There are 3 pilots and no other airmen in this city.
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