Rochester, IL

Living in Rochester

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Bikeability 1
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Walkability 1
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Commute 72
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Public Transit 1
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Affordability 48
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Public Safety 61
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Airports 22
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Hospitals 48
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Colleges 50
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Schools 10
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Residents

3.8k Population +157 (2010–19)
38  y Median Age -3 (2010–19)
57% College-Educated +11% (2010–19)
77% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years21%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over6%

Diversity

Asian<1%
Black2%
Caucasian94%
Hispanic or Latino2%
Multiracial1%
Native Hawaiian1%

Education

Less than high school2%
High school graduate18%
Some College22%
Bachelor's degree34%
Graduate degree23%

Households

Family household77%
Householder living alone22%
Householder not living alone1%

Economy

$96k Median Household Income +$12k (2010–19)
97% Above Poverty -2% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
94% Lived Here Last Year +3% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K9%
$25K to $49K10%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K18%
$125K to $149K7%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K or more9%

Employers

Government8%
Private sector49%
Self-employed3%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation7%
Mgt, science, and arts59%
Sales and office16%
Service12%

Commute

Car, truck, or van99%
Worked at home1%

Housing

$194k Median Home Value +$40k (2010–19)
36% Built 2000 or Later
$901 Median Monthly Rent +$360 (2010–19)
84% Owner-Occupied -6% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached9%
1 unit, detached86%
Multiple units1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later2%
Built 2010 to 20137%
Built 2000 to 200927%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197919%
Built 1960 to 19699%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19492%
Built 1939 or earlier6%

Home Value

Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K7%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K32%
$200K to $249K14%
$250K to $299K16%
$300K to $399K9%
$400K to $499K6%
$500K to $749K2%

House Heating Type

Electricity18%
LP gas1%
Utility gas80%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rochester

United States45
Illinois50
Springfield Metro Area72
Sangamon County74

Property Crime in Rochester

United States48
Illinois43
Springfield Metro Area70
Sangamon County72

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (42%)(54%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton44%
Donald Trump48%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 27 2 5
Feb 31 2 4
Mar 42 3 2
Apr 53 4 0
May 63 4 0
Jun 72 4 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 74 3 0
Sep 67 3 0
Oct 55 3 0
Nov 43 3 0
Dec 31 2 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rochester

Excessive Heat6
Inland Flooding38
Tornado26
Blizzard2
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rochester, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rochester, IL

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Colleges

Colleges near Rochester, IL

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Lincoln College
29 miles, N

Hospitals

Hospitals near Rochester, IL

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St Johns Hospital
7 miles, NW
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Airports

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