Rock City, IL

Illinois

Rock City is a small town in Illinois with a population of 378. Residents earn $70,000 per year, which is 7% below the national average.

3.8 /5.0
B+ Good
378 Population 2,700/sq mi density
$70,000 Median Income $27,446 per capita
$124,000 Home Value $213,162 Zillow
$845 Median Rent 27.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature 260 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.8 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$70,000 median income, 2.7% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$124,000 home value, $845/mo rent
C
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $70,000
7% lower than US avg
Home Value $124,000
56% lower than US avg
Bachelor's+ 12.9%
62% lower than US avg
Median Rent $845
27% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 38.1%
19% higher than US avg
Unemployment 2.7%
25% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 2.1%
83% lower than US avg

How Rock City Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population378
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density2,700/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Largest GroupWhite 75%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$27,446
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$2,485M
Commute30 min

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$845
OwnershipN/A
Zillow$213,162
Housing Units127
Rent Burden27.5%

Health

Obesity38.1%
Uninsured7.0%
Smoking13.8%
Depression23.9%
Heart Disease5.1%

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (10°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain37.2 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation905 ft (276 m)

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.34

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.8%
Libraries3

Is Rock City a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Rock City receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate. Rock City offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Rock City is $70,000, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.7%. Only 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Rock City is $124,000, 56% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $845 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.

Education

12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 93.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.

Climate & Weather

Rock City experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. With 260 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 37.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Rock City has a population of 378 with a density of 2,700 people per square mile. The median age is 32.2 years, 17% younger than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (74.9%).

Population

378
Total Population
2,700
People / sq mi
32.2yrs
Median Age
17% below US avg
0.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 48.4%
Female 51.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Rock City vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only100.0%
27% above US avg
Spanish0.0%
100% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Rock City vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Rock City is $70,000, which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 2.7% (below the 3.6% US average). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 30 minutes.

Income: Rock City vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$70,000
7% below US avg
Per Capita Income$27,446
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076
IRS Avg AGI$63,398

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment2.7%
25% below US avg
Poverty Rate2.1%
83% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,019
County GDP$2,485M

Business (County)

Restaurants91
Healthcare99
Retail137
Manufacturing58

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$5,642
61% above US avg
Effective Tax Rate4.55%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time30.4 min
Drive Alone78.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.1%

Walkability

The median home value in Rock City is $124,000, 56% below the national average. Monthly rent averages $845 (27% below US avg). Zillow estimates the typical home value at $213,162.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$124,000
56% below US avg
Zillow ZHVI$213,162

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Rental Costs

Census Median Rent$845
27% below US avg
Rent Burden27.5%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$774
1 Bedroom$854
2 Bedrooms$1,063
3 Bedrooms$1,370
4 Bedrooms$1,561

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied79.2%
Housing Units127
Median Year Built1957

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$5,642
61% above US avg
Effective Rate4.55%
In Rock City, 38.1% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 7.0% of residents lack health insurance. 13.8% are current smokers. 23.9% report depression. 20.7% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Rock City vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity38.1%
19% above US avg
Diabetes8.9%
Heart Disease5.1%
High Blood Pressure29.9%
Asthma10.2%
COPD6.0%
Cancer7.6%
Stroke2.7%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.8%
1% below US avg
Binge Drinking22.2%
Physical Inactivity20.7%
Depression23.9%
Mental Distress18.0%
Physical Distress11.9%
Short Sleep35.1%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate94.1%
Uninsured7.0%
19% below US avg
Checkup Rate75.2%
Dental Visits64.3%
Premature Death9,373/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment8.4/10
Exercise Access70.5%
Healthcare Facilities99
Rock City has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation is 37.2 inches. The area enjoys 260 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

22°F Jan (-6°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average49.4°F
9% below US avg
January Average22°F (-6°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall37.2 inches
2% below US avg
Snowfall37.1 inches/yr

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation905 ft (276 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.4 km²)
Population Density2,700/sq mi
Coordinates42.4130°N, 89.4710°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS17177
It is classified as Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent. 12.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 19.4-point margin. 90.8% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 58.9%
D 39.5%

Winner: Republican by 19.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+12.9%
62% below US avg
High School+93.8%
Graduate Degree+6.2%
School Test Score5.34
C Education Grade (2.0/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 4Nonmetro — Urban 20K+, adjacent
Population Density2,700/sq mi
Total Area0.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access90.8%
Public Libraries3
Healthcare Facilities99
Restaurants91
Retail Stores137

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)4

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute30.4 min
Drive Alone78.5%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home6.1%

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