Rockford, IL

Living in Rockford

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Bikeability 32
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Walkability 33
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Commute 76
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Public Transit 34
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Affordability 92
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Public Safety 7
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Airports 74
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Hospitals 58
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Colleges 69
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Schools 2
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Residents

147k Population -7.4k (2010–19)
37  y Median Age +1 (2010–19)
22% College-Educated +1% (2010–19)
60% Family Households -2% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%

Diversity

Asian3%
Black21%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school16%
High school graduate31%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%

Households

Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%

Economy

$44k Median Household Income +$5.7k (2010–19)
80% Above Poverty -1% (2010–19)
23  mi Average Commute
84% Lived Here Last Year

Household Income

Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office21%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%

Housing

$92k Median Home Value -$18k (2010–19)
7% Built 2000 or Later
$618 Median Monthly Rent +$86 (2010–19)
49% Owner-Occupied -4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier22%

Home Value

Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$400K to $499K<1%
$500K to $749K1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%

House Heating Type

Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas83%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rockford

United States45
Illinois50
Rockford Metro Area79
Winnebago County83

Property Crime in Rockford

United States48
Illinois43
Rockford Metro Area56
Winnebago County62

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump44%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 20 1 10
Feb 25 1 8
Mar 36 2 4
Apr 48 3 1
May 58 4 0
Jun 68 5 0
Jul 72 4 0
Aug 71 5 0
Sep 63 3 0
Oct 50 3 0
Nov 38 3 1
Dec 25 2 10

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rockford

Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding59
Tornado13
Blizzard3
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rockford, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rockford, IL

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Easterseals Academy
1 miles, W
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St Edward School
2 miles, S

Colleges

Colleges near Rockford, IL

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Rockford University
2 miles, E
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Beloit College
17 miles, N
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Rockford, IL

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Beloit Health System
20 miles, N

Airports

Airports near Rockford, IL

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