Rock Falls, IL
Living in Rock Falls
Bikeability10
Walkability31
Commute88
Public Transit15
Affordability100
Public Safety66
Airports30
Hospitals69
Colleges49
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools4
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
9kPopulation-285 (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
11%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years26%
35 to 54 years23%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Black3%
Caucasian80%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial<1%
Education
Less than high school12%
High school graduate43%
Some College34%
Bachelor's degree8%
Graduate degree3%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$13k (2010–19)
85%Above Poverty+3% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
85%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K24%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K25%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K3%
$125K to $149K2%
$150K to $199K2%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector76%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance8%
Factory and transportation30%
Mgt, science, and arts18%
Military<1%
Sales and office18%
Service26%
Commute
Car, truck, or van93%
Public transportation<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$78kMedian Home Value+$500 (2010–19)
6%Built 2000 or Later
$512Median Monthly Rent+$63 (2010–19)
56%Owner-Occupied+3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached3%
1 unit, detached74%
Multiple units3%
Mobile home3%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19995%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197917%
Built 1960 to 196917%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194913%
Built 1939 or earlier19%
Home Value
Less than $50K13%
$50K to $99K65%
$100K to $149K11%
$150K to $199K6%
$200K to $249K1%
$250K to $299K2%
$500K to $749K<1%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
House Heating Type
Electricity13%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas1%
Utility gas85%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rock Falls
United States45
Illinois50
Whiteside County21
Property Crime in Rock Falls
United States48
Illinois43
Whiteside County31
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (53%)(43%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump50%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 6 |
| Mar | 37 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 49 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 60 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 70 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 73 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 64 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 52 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 9 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rock Falls
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding41
Tornado17
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rock Falls, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rock Falls, IL
St Andrew Catholic School
0 miles, W
St Mary School
1 miles, N
Newman Central Catholic High School
3 miles, N
Christ Lutheran School
3 miles, N
Colleges
Colleges near Rock Falls, IL
Purdue University Global-Davenport
47 miles, W
Augustana College
48 miles, SW
Saint Ambrose University
48 miles, W
Palmer College of Chiropractic
48 miles, W
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rock Falls, IL
Cgh Medical Center
2 miles, N
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
12 miles, NE
Morrison Community Hospital
14 miles, W
Mercyone Clinton Medical Center
26 miles, W
Airports
Airports near Rock Falls, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
42 miles, NE
Quad City International Airport
48 miles, SW
Dubuque Regional Airport
68 miles, NW
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
77 miles, S