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Rochelle, IL
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Rochelle, IL
At a Glance
How Rochelle Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rochelle's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rochelle a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rochelle residents earn a median household income of $63,373 , which is 16% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $33,577. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 692 business establishments, including 79 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rochelle is $153,000 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $188,110. Median rent is $962/month, with 29.2% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1972.
Safety & Crime
Rochelle reports 243 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 36% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,205/100K. The murder rate is 11.1/100K.
Education
19.3% of adults in Rochelle hold a bachelor's degree or higher (43% below the national average). 85.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rochelle has an average annual temperature of 48°F (9°C). Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.