Rock Island, IL

Living in Rock Island

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Bikeability 44
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Walkability 68
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Commute 90
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Public Transit 46
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Affordability 94
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Public Safety 45
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Airports 12
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Hospitals 69
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Colleges 45
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Schools 1
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Residents

38k Population -706 (2010–19)
36  y Median Age -2 (2010–19)
23% College-Educated +2% (2010–19)
58% Family Households

Age

Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%

Diversity

Asian4%
Black19%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%

Education

Less than high school13%
High school graduate28%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%

Households

Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone8%

Economy

$49k Median Household Income +$7.2k (2010–19)
81% Above Poverty -4% (2010–19)
20  mi Average Commute
80% Lived Here Last Year -2% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%

Employers

Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office21%
Service22%

Commute

Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%

Housing

$105k Median Home Value +$6.4k (2010–19)
3% Built 2000 or Later
$599 Median Monthly Rent +$136 (2010–19)
55% Owner-Occupied -7% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%

Year Structure Built

Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier37%

Home Value

Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$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

Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas83%
Wood<1%

Crime

Violent Crime in Rock Island

United States45
Illinois50
Davenport Metro Area47
Rock Island County45

Property Crime in Rock Island

United States48
Illinois43
Davenport Metro Area60
Rock Island County55

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (61%)(36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump36%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 23 1 9
Feb 28 2 7
Mar 39 3 3
Apr 52 3 1
May 62 4 0
Jun 72 5 0
Jul 76 4 0
Aug 74 4 0
Sep 66 3 0
Oct 54 3 0
Nov 41 2 1
Dec 27 2 8

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rock Island

Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding56
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Rock Island, IL

Private Schools

Private Schools near Rock Island, IL

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Alleman High School
3 miles, NE
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Colleges

Colleges near Rock Island, IL

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Augustana College
3 miles, NE
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Rock Island, IL

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Trinity-Rock Island
1 miles, NE
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Trinity-Bettendorf
7 miles, NE

Airports

Airports near Rock Island, IL

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