Rock Island, Illinois
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 26% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 38% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 27% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 69% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 34% of US places
- top 11% for commute time
- top 16% for natural disaster risk
- bottom 3% for violent crime
Rock Island is a mid-size city in Illinois with about 37,000 residents. It grades B for getting around and C for affordability. Standout strengths include commute time, natural disaster risk, and school quality. It rates lower on property tax rate and violent crime.
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Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.4 in1.8 in
humid 93%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$56k38th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 78% of US places
Home Value$116k32nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$800better than 66% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 60% of US places
Property Tax Rate2.47%better than 4% of US places
Income Tax5.00%better than 47% of US places
Sales Tax8.86%better than 14% of US places
Estimated total tax burden13.05%better than 24% of US places
Unemployment7.3%better than 23% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)23°F17th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)75°F45th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.3 in39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall36.1 inbetter than 26% of US places
Sunny Days237 daysbetter than 57% of US places
Summer Humidity65°Fbetter than 43% of US places
Comfortable Days83 daysbetter than 53% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk37.4better than 84% of US places
Air Quality49 AQIbetter than 29% of US places
School Quality84.4better than 78% of US places
Violent Crime2757/100kbetter than 3% of US places
Property Crime2735/100kbetter than 9% of US places
Community
Population37,26496th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age35.022nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.5083rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9851st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningD+1219th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)62.3%25th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)16.0%88th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)13.6%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)4.4%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.7%59th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 89% of US places
Walkability7.8/20better than 71% of US places
Airport Distance143 mibetter than 20% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.4%better than 50% of US places
Amenities Nearby52.33better than 40% of US places
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 38% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Rock Island an affordable place to live?
- Rock Island is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 78% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Rock Island?
- The median home value in Rock Island is $116k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Rock Island?
- Median household income in Rock Island is $56k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Rock Island?
- Median gross rent in Rock Island is $800 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Rock Island safe?
- Rock Island is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2757/100k (better than 3%). Property crime is 2735/100k.
- What is the weather like in Rock Island?
- Rock Island averages 75°F in July and 23°F in January, with 38.3 in of annual precipitation and about 237 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Rock Island?
- Public-school quality in Rock Island is above average, scoring better than 78% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Rock Island?
- The average one-way commute in Rock Island is 19 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)