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Rock City, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Stephenson County County

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

Rock City, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$70,000
7% below
$27,446 per capita
Home Value
$124,000
56% below
Zillow: $213,162
Median Rent
$845/mo
27% below
27.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
0/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
12.9%
62% below
93.8% high school+
Unemployment
2.7%
25% below
2.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
19% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
93%
Home Value
44%
Rent
73%
Poverty
17%
Bachelor's
38%
Unemployment
75%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rock City a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.8 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

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.

Data Overview

People

Population378
Median Age32.2 yrs
Density2,700/mi²
Male / Female48% / 52%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.8%

Economy

A
Median Income$70,000
Per Capita$27,446
Unemployment2.7%
Poverty2.1%
County GDP$2,485M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,076

Housing

A+
Home Value$124,000
Rent$845
Ownership79.2%
Zillow$213,162
Housing Units127
Rent Burden27.5%

Crime

Violent0/100K
Property0/100K

Health

Obesity38.1%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death9,373/100K

Climate

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

Education

C
Bachelor's+12.9%
High School+93.8%
Graduate+6.2%
School Score5.0/10

Community

2024 VoteR 59% / D 39%
Commute30 min
Broadband90.8%
Internet Speed65 Mbps
EV Stations10
Libraries3

Did You Know?

Rock City was founded in 1859.
The median home in Rock City was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (24 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.436 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.4% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.