| | Spencer, IA | Zion, IL | United States |
| Overall | 76.7 | 97.0 | 100 |
| Food & Groceries | 94.6 | 94.2 | 100 |
| Health | 115.3 | 96.3 | 100 |
| Housing | 46.3 | 53.2 | 100 |
| Median Home Cost | $160,100 | $174,700 | $338,100 |
| Utilities | 10,060.0% | 9,280.0% | 10,000.0% |
| Transportation | 62.4 | 91.6 | 100 |
| Miscellaneous | 98.6 | 141.6 | 100 |
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Reviews for Spencer 
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The summers in Spencer are magical. Fireflies, perfect weather, and beautiful lakes nearby. Everything here grows like a dream. Just plant it and it will grow without More
Could use a few more democrats just to spice it up. More
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I spent part of my childhood in Zion, moved away for 10 years, then came back while commuting to SAIC in Chicago. The town hadn't changed much. But in the last couple More
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