Rock Island, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Living in Rock Island
Bikeability52
Walkability39
Commute42
Public Transit63
Affordability100
Public Safety49
Airports98
Hospitals14
Colleges26
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools6
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
16kPopulation+666 (2010–19)
35 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
-College-Educated
65%Family Households-4% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years25%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years21%
55 to 74 years19%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Asian<1%
Black91%
Caucasian2%
Hispanic or Latino5%
Multiracial2%
Education
Households
Family household65%
Householder living alone31%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$28kMedian Household Income-$2.7k (2010–19)
66%Above Poverty-3% (2010–19)
29 mi Average Commute
-Lived Here Last Year+3% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K43%
$25K to $49K23%
$50K to $74K21%
$75K to $99K6%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K2%
$200K or more1%
Employers
Government9%
Private sector80%
Self-employed6%
Occupations
Commute
Car, truck, or van89%
Public transportation8%
Taxicab1%
Walked1%
Worked at home1%
Housing
$156kMedian Home Value-$36k (2010–19)
4%Built 2000 or Later
$937Median Monthly Rent+$286 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached54%
Multiple units7%
Mobile home8%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2000 to 20094%
Built 1990 to 19992%
Built 1980 to 19899%
Built 1970 to 197930%
Built 1960 to 196939%
Built 1950 to 195912%
Built 1940 to 1949<1%
Built 1939 or earlier4%
Home Value
Less than $50K11%
$50K to $99K21%
$100K to $149K17%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K13%
$250K to $299K8%
$300K to $399K8%
$400K to $499K1%
$500K to $749K1%
House Heating Type
Electricity97%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rock Island
United States45
Florida50
Miami Metro Area56
Broward County48
Property Crime in Rock Island
United States48
Florida57
Miami Metro Area69
Broward County65
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (84%)(15%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton87%
Donald Trump12%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67 | 3 | 0 |
| Feb | 69 | 3 | 0 |
| Mar | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Apr | 75 | 3 | 0 |
| May | 79 | 5 | 0 |
| Jun | 82 | 9 | 0 |
| Jul | 83 | 7 | 0 |
| Aug | 84 | 8 | 0 |
| Sep | 83 | 9 | 0 |
| Oct | 79 | 6 | 0 |
| Nov | 74 | 3 | 0 |
| Dec | 69 | 2 | 0 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rock Island
Inland Flooding52
Tornado22
Coastal Flooding9
Hurricane Force Winds3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rock Island, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rock Island, Fort Lauderdale, FL
North Broward Christian School
0 miles, SE
Showers of Blessings Christian Academy
0 miles, E
Gateway Christian Academy
0 miles, NE
St Helen Catholic School
1 miles, NW
Colleges
Colleges near Rock Island, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Atlantic Institute of Oriental Medicine
3 miles, SE
Nova Southeastern University
7 miles, SW
DeVry University-Florida
15 miles, SW
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rock Island, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Plantation General Hospital
3 miles, SW
Fort Lauderdale Behavioral Health Center
4 miles, NE
Broward Health Medical Center
4 miles, SE
Holy Cross Hospital
4 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Rock Island, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Miami International Airport
26 miles, S
Palm Beach International Airport
37 miles, N
Southwest Florida International Airport
101 miles, W