Each edition grades its towns against each other only.
22% of residents live below the poverty line in Apple River, above both Illinois’ towns (8.4%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Of the 769 Illinois towns we compare, none has a lower January low than Apple River. Apple River has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Where Apple River beats most towns.
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Census counts: 626 in 1880, 347 in 2020. The archive holds 7 old photos and papers going back to 2005 and a map from 1984 on.
Who provides power, water and the rest in Apple River, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
Ordered by what stands out in Apple River.
At $44,000, Apple River’s median household income is against $83,000 in Illinois’ towns and $80,000 across U.S. towns. The average trip to work in Apple River is 29 minutes. Most working residents leave Apple River for work: only 3% work in town.
| Apple River | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 29 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 2.5% | 8.3% | 8% |
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Apple River has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. Apple River’s July high is 82°F.
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 66% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
24% of adults have been diagnosed with depression in Apple River. Apple River beats the Illinois average on 0 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 6. 38% of adults have obesity in Apple River.
| Apple River | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frequent mental distress (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 17% | 17% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 13% | 14% |
| Depression (CDC PLACES) | 24% | 22% | 23% |
| What stands out | Apple River | IL |
|---|---|---|
| More smokers | 16.8% | 12.1% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.4% | 6.3% |
| More adults with depression | 24.3% | 19.8% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
The typical Apple River home is worth about $324,000, up 1% in a year, 9% above the Illinois typical home. 67% of Apple River households own their home.
| Apple River | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent | $880 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
| Households that own their home | 67% | 75% | 73% |
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Museums, parks, gardens and other places to visit around Apple River. Close and well known come first.
7 mi MountainCharles Mound
38 mi State parkBlue Mound State Park
39 mi MuseumLittle Norway, Wisconsin18 mi MuseumChicago Athenaeum
29 mi MuseumNational Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium250K visitors a year
14 mi MuseumApple River FortCharles Mound: Skye Marthaler, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Blue Mound State Park: Mailseth at English Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Little Norway, Wisconsin: Richie Diesterheft, CC BY 2.0 · National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium: Dirk Hansen, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Apple River Fort: IvoShandor, CC BY-SA 3.0
None within 15 miles of Apple River; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Apple River residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
Where Apple River’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Village in Illinois, United States
Apple River is a village in Jo Daviess County, Illinois, United States. Located on the southern border of Lafayette County, Wisconsin. The population was 347 at the 2020 census, down from 366 in 2010.
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Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Apple River has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
