Rockford, IL
Living in Rockford
Bikeability32
Walkability33
Commute76
Public Transit34
Affordability92
Public Safety7
Airports74
Hospitals58
Colleges69
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools2
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
147kPopulation-7.4k (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+1 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+1% (2010–19)
60%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years21%
15 to 34 years27%
35 to 54 years24%
55 to 74 years21%
75 years and over8%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black21%
Caucasian53%
Hispanic or Latino18%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school16%
High school graduate31%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree14%
Graduate degree9%
Households
Family household60%
Householder living alone35%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$44kMedian Household Income+$5.7k (2010–19)
80%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
23 mi Average Commute
84%Lived Here Last Year
Household Income
Less than $25K29%
$25K to $49K26%
$50K to $74K18%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K6%
$125K to $149K3%
$150K to $199K3%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government5%
Private sector77%
Self-employed5%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance6%
Factory and transportation24%
Mgt, science, and arts27%
Sales and office21%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van91%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked2%
Worked at home3%
Housing
$92kMedian Home Value-$18k (2010–19)
7%Built 2000 or Later
$618Median Monthly Rent+$86 (2010–19)
49%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached61%
Multiple units10%
Mobile home<1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later<1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 20096%
Built 1990 to 19999%
Built 1980 to 19898%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 196916%
Built 1950 to 195916%
Built 1940 to 19499%
Built 1939 or earlier22%
Home Value
Less than $50K14%
$50K to $99K41%
$100K to $149K25%
$150K to $199K10%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K3%
$300K to $399K1%
$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
Electricity15%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas83%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rockford
United States45
Illinois50
Rockford Metro Area79
Winnebago County83
Property Crime in Rockford
United States48
Illinois43
Rockford Metro Area56
Winnebago County62
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (52%)(44%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton51%
Donald Trump44%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 20 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 25 | 1 | 8 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 5 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 50 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 38 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rockford
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding59
Tornado13
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rockford, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rockford, IL
Easterseals Academy
1 miles, W
St James Catholic School
1 miles, NW
Keith Country Day School
2 miles, N
St Edward School
2 miles, S
Colleges
Colleges near Rockford, IL
Rockford University
2 miles, E
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
5 miles, NE
Beloit College
17 miles, N
Northern Illinois University
27 miles, SE
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rockford, IL
Swedish American Hospital
1 miles, NW
Osf Saint Anthony Medical Center
3 miles, E
Mercyhealth Hospital Rockton Avenue
3 miles, NW
Beloit Health System
20 miles, N
Airports
Airports near Rockford, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
5 miles, S
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
62 miles, E
Dane County Regional Airport-Truax Field
62 miles, N
Chicago Midway International Airport
75 miles, SE