The Town FilesCreal Springs, Illinois
City in Williamson County · population 505 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $55,800
- Household income
- $53,125
- Jan low / Jul high
- 26° / 88°
- Snow a year
- 9 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 24
- Median age
- 41.5
Creal Springs is a city of 505 people in Williamson County, Illinois. The median home is worth $55,800, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks better for cycling than 92% of Illinois towns, quieter than 86% of Illinois towns.
How Creal Springs ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Creal Springs is worth $55,800, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.1 times the median household income of $53,125, which is more affordable than 98% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $754 a month. 76.2% of households own their home.
| Housing | Creal Springs | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $55,800 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $754 | $960 |
| Median household income | $53,125 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.1× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 76.2% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1954 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 3.7% | — |
Who lives in Creal Springs
| People | Creal Springs | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.9% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 18.8% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 17.8% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 21.3% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 4.6% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 9.5% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 28.1 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 71.9% | 90.4% |
Weather in Creal Springs
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 25.5°F. About 50.5 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 9.3 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 47 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 80 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Creal Springs since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 11 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an EF4, struck on May 16, 2025 about 2.7 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 10 deaths and 213 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on May 16, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 44 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on July 5, 1975.
Severe weather in Williamson County since 1996
Williamson County has been included in 9 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for tornado, hurricane, snowstorm.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| June 7, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-1991: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| July 2, 2009 | Severe Storm | DR-1850: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in Williamson County
Williamson County had 28,465 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,081 a year. Unemployment was 4.4% in 2023; in Creal Springs itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Creal Springs
1 public school with 263 students, about 13.8 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams School | PK-8 | 263 | 13.8 |
Towns near Creal Springs
- Goreville, IL8.7 mi · 1,068 people · home $131,300
- Marion, IL9.7 mi · 16,855 people · home $158,300
- Pittsburg, IL10.9 mi · 565 people · home $129,200
- Carrier Mills, IL12.4 mi · 1,672 people · home $60,100
- Vienna, IL14.5 mi · 1,343 people · home $81,300
- Energy, IL14.6 mi · 974 people · home $151,800
- Johnston City, IL14.8 mi · 3,384 people · home $88,100
- Crainville, IL15.3 mi · 1,443 people · home $185,300
Creal Springs questions
Is Creal Springs, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Creal Springs scores better for retirees than 36% of Illinois towns and quieter than 86%. 17.9% of residents are 65 or older (median age 41.5).
How much does a house cost in Creal Springs?
The median owner-occupied home in Creal Springs is valued at $55,800 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $53,125, so homes cost about 1.1 times income. Median rent is $754 a month.
What is the weather like in Creal Springs?
July highs average 88.3°F and January lows 25.5°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.5 inches of precipitation a year and 9.3 inches of snow.
Does Creal Springs get tornadoes?
24 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Creal Springs since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was an EF4 on May 16, 2025. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)