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There were 85 physicians per 100,000 residents in 2026. In July 2026, owner occupation was 92.6% and the vacancy rate was 1.5%. The population of Poplar Grove, in the United States, was 3,923 in July 2026. Foreign-born residents accounted for 4.1% of the population in 2026.

Last checked 2026-09-1935 sources

Population5,206people31 Dec 2025Official source · U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program
Median gross salary4,052EUR/month31 Dec 2024Community source · Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)
Median rent1,226EUR/month31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
Unemployment rate5.22%31 Dec 2024Independent source · Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables
PM2.5, annual mean7.28µg/m³31 Dec 2024Independent source · EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024

Which United States-wide rules apply when you move to Poplar Grove?

National rules stay on the country page instead of being relabelled as city data.

Visa and entry rulesPassport-specific entry and national residence context.BenefitsCountry-wide eligibility and official application routes.Taxes in United StatesNational rates and thresholds that apply in Poplar Grove.Healthcare eligibilityCountry-wide insurance and residence conditions.

Housing and cost

Median gross rent was US$1,395 per month, while the median home value was US$270,700 in July 2026. 37.3% of renter households spent at least 30% of income on housing in July 2026.

What recurs every month2 published recurring costs, € per month
Poplar Grove recurring monthly costs, € per month

€ / month

Internet, 60 Mbps€60
Mobile plan, 10 GB€22
MetricValuePeriodSource
Internet, 60 Mbps unlimited60.38 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Verizon 300 Mbps home internet21Official · national market
Mobile plan, 10 GB21.57 EUR/month30 Sept 2026Visible unlimited mobile plan22Official · national market
Median gross rent$1,395/month4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Households spending over 30% of income on rent37.25 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Housing vacancy rate (legacy series)1.5 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Average monthly rent (whole dwelling)1,206 EUR/month31 Dec 2020ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent)1Official
Median monthly rent1,226 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

Is Poplar Grove a good place to live?

There is no universal answer. The profile scores below show who the available published evidence may suit; they are a decision aid, not a personal recommendation.

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Remote worker50%strong on work, weak on safety · range 40–60%
Skilled employee56%strong on work, weak on safety · range 47–65%
Student50%strong on education, weak on safety · range 39–61%
Family55%strong on family, weak on safety · range 42–68%
Retirement47%strong on legal route, weak on admin · range 34–60%

Worked out from these numbers

How international is the population?

3.1% of residents hold a foreign nationality — 161 of 5,206 people. This counts nationality, not place of birth, so long-settled residents who naturalised are not in it.

Uses a supplemental estimate, so treat it as indicative.

Work and income

Median household income was US$120,278 a year in July 2026.

Unemployment across cities in United StatesUnemployment in Poplar Grove is 5.2%. Of 2,153 cities with data, 1,250 have unemployment of 0 to under 5%.

Unemployment rate (%)

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median household income120,278 USD/year4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with cable, fibre or DSL broadband78.59 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with a broadband subscription90.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with internet but no subscription2.18 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households without internet7.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households with satellite internet8.42 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Median gross salary4,052 EUR/month31 Dec 2024Census Reporter ACS 2020-2024 5-year, table B20002 (underlying U.S. Census Bureau ACS)24Community estimate · Supplemental context
Median gross salary (regional)3,482 EUR/month31 Dec 2025www.bls.gov23Official
Unemployment rate5.22 %31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context

What does a salary buy in Poplar Grove?

Take-home pay after tax, minus rent and the everyday bills this city publishes. Each line names its source.

regional median gross pay: €3,482 (US Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025-12-31).
Left over each month€1,449of €2,737 take-home
  • Rent
  • Internet
  • Mobile
  • Left over
Line-by-line breakdown and sources
Each month€
Take-home payOECD Taxing Wages 2025, single, no children. Includes central and local income tax and employee social contributions; euro amounts at the ECB average for 2026-08.€2,737
Rentaverage rent of a whole dwelling · official · ACS 2020-2024 5-year table-based Summary File, tables B25065 (Aggregate Gross Rent) and B25063 (Gross Rent, units with cash rent) · 2020-12-31− €1,206
Internet€60 · official · Verizon 300 Mbps home internet · 2026-09-30− €60
Mobile plan€22 · official · Visible unlimited mobile plan · 2026-09-30− €22
Other everyday billsnot published for this city: public transport pass, utilities—
Left overbefore the bills this city does not publish€1,449
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Public employment service

No exact public employment office is currently linked to Poplar Grove. The verified national service may still offer online registration, job search or an official office finder.

Country-level information

American Job Centers — Public employment service

U.S. Department of Labor Employment and Training Administration

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Country-level service information is not treated as proof of a physical office in Poplar Grove. Sources checked through 10 Aug 2026.

Family and education

MetricValuePeriodSource
Residents with high school education or higher93.74 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Schools17 schools30 Jun 2026NCES CCD public school count13Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · school district
School enrolment, share of residents27.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official

Healthcare

MetricValuePeriodSource
Mental health provider ratio1 ratio30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Primary care doctors per 100,000 residents85 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official
Preventable hospitalizations2,978 per 100,000 people30 Jun 2026HRSA mental health provider ratio11Official

Yes — migrants can receive medical care in Poplar Grove when the national insurance or residence conditions are met.

Healthcare access follows the country-wide insurance rules; local capacity facts remain city data and are not used as proof of eligibility.

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Country rule verified 2026-08-03.

Mobility and administration

MetricValuePeriodSource
Average commute time29.02 minutes4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by bicycle0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers commuting by public transport0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers walking to work0 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Destinations from nearest airport5 count3 Aug 2026OpenFlights17Official
Nearest airportRFD3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official
Distance to nearest airport30 km3 Aug 2026OurAirports18Official

Language courses and integration

No exact city-level course record is currently published for Poplar Grove. These verified national programmes may still apply; use the official programme page to check local availability.

Country-level information

Adult Education and English Language Acquisition (AEFLA) — State Language Course

U.S. Department of Education

For adult learners, adult English-language learners.

EnglishIn Person, Online, HybridCost varies
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USCIS English and citizenship class finder — Civic Orientation

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

For immigrants, future citizens.

EnglishIn Person, OnlineCost varies
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National programme information is not treated as proof of a course location in Poplar Grove.

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Climate and air quality

Temperature through the yearAverage daytime high and night-time low, °C
Rainfall through the yearAverage monthly precipitation, mm
Air quality vs health guidelinesAnnual means against WHO 2021 guidelines and EU legal limits

City values from the published air-quality observations. WHO 2021 guidelines and EU limit values are published constants.

PM2.5 across cities in United StatesAnnual PM2.5 in Poplar Grove is 7.3 µg/m³. Of 968 cities with data, 261 have annual PM2.5 of 6 to under 7 µg/m³.

Annual PM2.5 (µg/m³)

MetricValuePeriodSource
PM2.5 — annual mean7.28 µg/m³31 Dec 2024EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 202434Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Average daytime high by monthJan -3.83 · Feb -1.44 · Mar 5.28 · Apr 12.67 · May 19.17 · Jun 24.5 · Jul 26.44 · Aug 25.56 · Sep 21.83 · Oct 14.61 · Nov 6.22 · Dec -0.833 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00470696 (BELOIT)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average night-time low by monthJan -11.83 · Feb -10.06 · Mar -4.56 · Apr 1.33 · May 7.61 · Jun 13.22 · Jul 15.44 · Aug 14.5 · Sep 10.17 · Oct 3.72 · Nov -2.56 · Dec -8.33 °C1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00470696 (BELOIT)16Official · nearest-station reading
Average temperature by monthJan -6.9 · Feb -5.45 · Mar 1.46 · Apr 7.91 · May 14.28 · Jun 19.95 · Jul 22.5 · Aug 21.55 · Sep 17.4 · Oct 9.84 · Nov 2.84 · Dec -3.77 °C31 Dec 2001NASA POWER / NASA Langley Research Center12Official
Average precipitation by monthJan 44.2 · Feb 43.18 · Mar 57.15 · Apr 90.68 · May 113 · Jun 125.5 · Jul 95 · Aug 103.1 · Sep 94.23 · Oct 74.42 · Nov 61.21 · Dec 51.56 mm1991–2020NOAA U.S. Monthly Climate Normals 1991-2020 — station USC00113902 (HARVARD WWTP)15Official · nearest-station reading
PM2.5, highest monitored reading167.3 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5, annual mean10.08 µg/m³1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
PM2.5 monitoring sites2 monitors1 Jul 2026EPA AirData PM2.5 annual mean9Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · monitor observation
Annual precipitation858.3 mm30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Maximum July temperature22.08 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Average annual temperature9.92 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation
Minimum January temperature-2.45 °C30 Jun 2026NOAA GHCN-Daily climate normals14Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · station observation

Similar climate. In United States: Green Bay ±0.3 °C. Elsewhere: Gatineau (Canada) ±0.9 °C, Barrie (Canada) ±1.0 °C, Chatham-Kent (Canada) ±1.4 °C, Markham (Canada) ±2.4 °C, Mississauga (Canada) ±2.4 °C. Twenty closest, compared month by month

Monthly highs and lows against the 1991–2020 station normals of the nearest station; ± is the average monthly difference.

Population and city profile

Who lives hereResidents by nationality, % of population

Calculated from the population and foreign-resident facts on this page.

MetricValuePeriodSource
Foreign-resident share3.14 %31 Dec 2020Census Reporter (underlying U.S. Census ACS)7Official
Foreign residents161 people31 Dec 2024Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables25Supplemental estimate · Supplemental context
Population density255.2 people/km²31 Dec 2025Census Reporter / U.S. Census Bureau8Official
Population5,206 people31 Dec 2025U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program20Official

Additional context

MetricValuePeriodSource
Median home value270,700 USD4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Owner-occupied homes92.6 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Labour force participation rate68.51 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Residents born abroad4.1 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Naturalized citizens, share of residents0.97 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Non-citizens, share of residents3.14 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Flu vaccination coverage61.86 %30 Jun 2026CDC BRFSS flu vaccination coverage5Official
Mammography screening coverage72.4 %30 Jun 2026CDC mammography screening rate6Official
Residents without health insurance0.71 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Residents with a bachelor's degree or higher31.11 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Crime reporting agencies0 agencies30 Jun 2026FBI CDE/UCR crime statistics10Official source, approximated value · Supplemental context · agency service area
Households with a vehicle available97.75 %4 Jul 2026ACS median gross rent3Official
Public transport agencies in the National Transit Database0 agencies4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers aged 16 and over1,782 workers4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Workers mainly working from home3.7 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official
Households using cellular data plans85.05 %4 Jul 2026ACS total population4Official

Alternatives for people set on Poplar Grove

Three places for the three reasons people leave a city on the shortlist: stay in the region, stay in the country, or keep the budget and change the country. A percentage appears only where both cities publish that metric from the same source, period and grain. Distances are straight lines — travel times are not collected yet.

Rockton as a Poplar Grove alternative in the same region

22 km away, better on 2 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 2.

  • Unemployment: 3.1% Rockton vs 5.2% Poplar Grove−41%
  • Foreign residents: 1.3% Rockton vs 3.1% Poplar Grove−59%
  • Residents: 7,870 Rockton vs 5,206 Poplar Grove+51%
  • Nearest airport: 19.0 km Rockton vs 30.0 km Poplar Grove−37%
  • Median gross pay, city: €3,915 Rockton vs €4,052 Poplar Grove−3%
  • Median gross pay, region: €3,482 Rockton vs €3,482 Poplar Grovesame level
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.3 µg/m³ Rockton vs 7.3 µg/m³ Poplar Grovesame level
Full comparisonMore about Rockton

Plainfield as a Poplar Grove alternative in the same country

97 km away, better on 5 of 7 metrics measured the same way, worse on 1.

  • Residents: 50,043 Plainfield vs 5,206 Poplar Grove+861%
  • Foreign residents: 6.1% Plainfield vs 3.1% Poplar Grove+95%
  • Median gross pay, city: €4,830 Plainfield vs €4,052 Poplar Grove+19%
  • Unemployment: 3.8% Plainfield vs 5.2% Poplar Grove−28%
  • Nearest airport: 9.0 km Plainfield vs 30.0 km Poplar Grove−70%
  • Median gross pay, region: €4,043 Plainfield vs €3,482 Poplar Grove+16%
  • Annual PM2.5: 7.8 µg/m³ Plainfield vs 7.3 µg/m³ Poplar Grove+7%
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Cities near Poplar Grove

Published cities within 25 km, nearest first. Distances are straight-line.

Rockford Commuting Zone · 22.5 km away
Salary
3,116 EUR/monthMedian gross salary · 2024-12-31

Alternative cities in United States

Other cities in United States to compare with Poplar Grove, nearest in population first.

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Moab5,206 residentsMayville5,205 residentsPalermo5,204 residentsFort Pierce South5,209 residentsHomestead Meadows North5,210 residentsLeesville5,210 residents

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Is Poplar Grove part of Rockford?

Poplar Grove is in the published commuting zone of Rockford; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub. Rockford city profile

Relationship type: Commuting Zone Of. Source19

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Common questions

Answered from the published values on this page, each with its source and date.

What is the typical salary around Poplar Grove?

The median gross salary is 3,482 EUR/month. Source: www.bls.gov.

What is the unemployment rate in Poplar Grove?

The unemployment rate is 5.22 %. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is the air quality good in Poplar Grove?

The annual PM2.5 mean is 7.28 µg/m³. The WHO 2021 guideline is 5 µg/m³ and the EU limit value is 25 µg/m³, so this reading is above the WHO guideline but within the EU limit. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: EPA AQS annual PM2.5 monitor data 2024.

How many people live in Poplar Grove?

The published population is 5,206 people. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Population Estimates Program.

How many foreign residents live in Poplar Grove?

161 residents hold a foreign nationality. This is a supplemental estimate, not an official municipal measurement. Source: Census Reporter mirror of ACS 2024 5-year tables.

Is Poplar Grove a good place to live?

Poplar Grove may suit different people for different reasons. The page's profile scores compare published cost, work, housing, safety, healthcare and other available factors; they are a decision aid, not a universal recommendation.

Is Poplar Grove part of Rockford?

Poplar Grove is in the published commuting zone of Rockford; this does not mean it is administratively part of the hub.

Which cities are near Poplar Grove?

Rockford, Belvidere, Loves Park, Roscoe, Machesney Park are near Poplar Grove. Typed relationship labels are shown where published; other rows use straight-line distance from admitted coordinates.

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  title = {Poplar Grove, United States: population, rent, salary, jobs},
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  3. ACS median gross rent api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
  4. ACS total population api.censusreporter.org · checked 2026-07-04
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