Rock Island, IL
Living in Rock Island
Bikeability44
Walkability68
Commute90
Public Transit46
Affordability94
Public Safety45
Airports12
Hospitals69
Colleges45
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Schools1
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
38kPopulation-706 (2010–19)
36 y Median Age-2 (2010–19)
23%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
58%Family Households
Age
Under 14 years18%
15 to 34 years31%
35 to 54 years22%
55 to 74 years22%
75 years and over7%
Diversity
Asian4%
Black19%
Caucasian62%
Hispanic or Latino11%
Multiracial3%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school13%
High school graduate28%
Some College36%
Bachelor's degree15%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household58%
Householder living alone34%
Householder not living alone8%
Economy
$49kMedian Household Income+$7.2k (2010–19)
81%Above Poverty-4% (2010–19)
20 mi Average Commute
80%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K26%
$25K to $49K25%
$50K to $74K19%
$75K to $99K11%
$100K to $124K7%
$125K to $149K6%
$150K to $199K4%
$200K or more2%
Employers
Government6%
Private sector70%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance5%
Factory and transportation20%
Mgt, science, and arts31%
Sales and office21%
Service22%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van86%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked6%
Worked at home4%
Housing
$105kMedian Home Value+$6.4k (2010–19)
3%Built 2000 or Later
$599Median Monthly Rent+$136 (2010–19)
55%Owner-Occupied-7% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached5%
1 unit, detached69%
Multiple units5%
Mobile home1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 2013<1%
Built 2000 to 20092%
Built 1990 to 19993%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 19798%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195917%
Built 1940 to 194914%
Built 1939 or earlier37%
Home Value
Less than $50K12%
$50K to $99K34%
$100K to $149K32%
$150K to $199K13%
$200K to $249K4%
$250K to $299K2%
$300K to $399K2%
$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
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity16%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas<1%
Solar energy<1%
Utility gas83%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Rock Island
United States45
Illinois50
Davenport Metro Area47
Rock Island County45
Property Crime in Rock Island
United States48
Illinois43
Davenport Metro Area60
Rock Island County55
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (61%)(36%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton57%
Donald Trump36%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 23 | 1 | 9 |
| Feb | 28 | 2 | 7 |
| Mar | 39 | 3 | 3 |
| Apr | 52 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 62 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 72 | 5 | 0 |
| Jul | 76 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 74 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 66 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 54 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 41 | 2 | 1 |
| Dec | 27 | 2 | 8 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Rock Island
Excessive Heat5
Inland Flooding56
Tornado17
Blizzard4
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Rock Island, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Rock Island, IL
Jordan Catholic School
1 miles, NE
Alleman High School
3 miles, NE
St Pauls Lutheran School
3 miles, NE
Quad Cities Christian School
3 miles, E
Colleges
Colleges near Rock Island, IL
Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences
1 miles, NE
Augustana College
3 miles, NE
Palmer College of Chiropractic
4 miles, N
Saint Ambrose University
5 miles, N
Hospitals
Hospitals near Rock Island, IL
Trinity-Rock Island
1 miles, NE
Genesis Medical Center-Davenport
5 miles, N
Trinity-Bettendorf
7 miles, NE
Airports
Airports near Rock Island, IL
Quad City International Airport
4 miles, E
Dubuque Regional Airport
65 miles, N
The Eastern Iowa Airport
65 miles, NW
General Downing-Peoria International Airport
72 miles, SE