Rochester, IL
Living in Rochester
Bikeability1
Walkability1
Commute72
Public Transit1
Affordability48
Public Safety61
Airports22
Hospitals48
Colleges50
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools10
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
3.8kPopulation+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
$96kMedian 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
$194kMedian Home Value+$40k (2010–19)
36%Built 2000 or Later
$901Median 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
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rochester, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rochester, IL
The Hope School Learning Center
4 miles, W
Concordia Lutheran School
5 miles, W
St Patrick Catholic School
6 miles, NW
Little Flower Catholic School
6 miles, W
Colleges
Colleges near Rochester, IL
University of Illinois at Springfield
5 miles, W
St John's College-Department of Nursing
7 miles, NW
Lincoln Christian University
29 miles, N
Lincoln College
29 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rochester, IL
Andrew McFarland Mental Hlth Ctr
6 miles, W
St Johns Hospital
7 miles, NW
Memorial Medical Center
7 miles, NW
Taylorville Memorial Hospital
19 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Rochester, IL
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport
10 miles, NW
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
63 miles, N
University of Illinois-Willard Airport
69 miles, E