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Rock City, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Stephenson County County
Rock City, IL
At a Glance
How Rock City Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rock City's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rock City a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rock City residents earn a median household income of $70,000 , which is 7% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $27,446. The unemployment rate stands at 2.7% (25% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,019 business establishments, including 91 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rock City is $124,000 , 56% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $213,162. Median rent is $845/month, with 27.5% 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 1957.
Safety & Crime
Rock City reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 0/100K.
Education
12.9% of adults in Rock City hold a bachelor's degree or higher (62% below the national average). 93.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.0/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.