What are the schools like in Willow Springs, IL?

Willow Springs is served primarily by Willow Springs SD 108. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and several high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.8:1.

What is the median household income in Willow Springs?

The median household income in Willow Springs, IL is $100,775 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.7%.

What is the weather like in Willow Springs, IL?

Willow Springs has an average high temperature of 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 38.8 inches.

Willow Springs, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Willow Springs, IL affordable or expensive?

Willow Springs's cost of living index is 103, where 100 represents the national average. This means Willow Springs is 3% more expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $356,000 and the median rent is $1,345 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Willow Springs, IL?

Willow Springs has a violent crime rate of 347.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2418.1 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Willow Springs, IL a Good Place to Live?

Willow Springs is a small town of 5,862 in Illinois, with a median household income of $100,775 and a 4.7% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 103 (US average = 100), which is 3% above the national average.

Strengths: Willow Springs stands out for solid school ratings (A), a well-educated population.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Willow Springs is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Willow Springs city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 102.6

Willow Springs's overall cost of living index is 102.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Willow Springs costs roughly 3% more than the average American city.

Metric	Willow Springs, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$356,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$1,345	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	84.1%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$100,775	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Near National Average

Willow Springs's violent crime rate is 347.2 per 100,000 residents — 9% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

347.2 /100k

Property Crime

2418.1 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Willow Springs is served primarily by Willow Springs SD 108. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Willow Springs, IL	National Avg
School District	Willow Springs SD 108	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.8:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	36.5%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.5%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Willow Springs sees average highs of 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July, with 41.4 inches of annual precipitation and 38.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Willow Springs, IL
Average High — January	33.1°F
Average High — July	89.5°F
Annual Precipitation	41.4"
Annual Snowfall	38.8"

Demographics

Metric	Willow Springs, IL	National Avg
Population	5,862	—
Median Age	45.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.7%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	29.1 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	89.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.2%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	8.1%	18.9%
Asian	1.8%	6.3%
Under 18	17.8%	22.2%
65 and over	21.0%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

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ZIP Codes in Willow Springs

Willow Springs, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

60480

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Willow Springs, IL affordable or expensive?

Willow Springs's cost of living index is 103, where 100 is the national average. That puts Willow Springs roughly 3% above the national average in cost. The median home price is $356,000 and median rent is $1,345/month.

What is the crime rate in Willow Springs, IL?

Willow Springs's violent crime rate is 347.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2418.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Willow Springs?

Public schools in Willow Springs are operated by Willow Springs SD 108. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and several high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.8:1. 36.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Willow Springs, IL a good place to live?

Willow Springs, IL has a population of 5,862, a median household income of $100,775, and an unemployment rate of 4.7%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Willow Springs?

Willow Springs averages 33.1°F in January and 89.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 41.4 inches with about 38.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Willow Springs?

Willow Springs, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 60480.

What is the population of Willow Springs?

The population of Willow Springs, Illinois is 5,862 with a median age of 45.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Willow Springs?

Key numbers for living in Willow Springs: cost of living index 103 (100 = US average), median home $356,000, median household income $100,775, crime index 101 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Willow Springs side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.