Rock Island Arsenal, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Rock Island County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
372 Population 237/sq mi density
$53,472 Median Income $16,543 per capita
$1,408 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$53,472 median income, 23.8% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
D
Education
1.6 / 5.0
7.0% bachelor's degree or higher

Rock Island Arsenal, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$53,472
29% below
$16,543 per capita
Median Rent
$1,408/mo
21% above
31.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
79% below
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
23.8%
561% above
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
28% above
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Rock Island Arsenal Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Rock Island Arsenal's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
71%
Rent
121%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
21%
Unemployment
661%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rock Island Arsenal a Good Place to Live?

C+
2.6 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rock Island Arsenal residents earn a median household income of $53,472 , which is 29% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $16,543. The unemployment rate stands at 23.8% (561% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.

Education

7.0% of adults in Rock Island Arsenal hold a bachelor's degree or higher (79% below the national average). 88.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rock Island Arsenal has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.

Data Overview

People

Population372
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density237/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born11.3%
Veterans2.3%

Economy

C+
Median Income$53,472
Per Capita$16,543
Unemployment23.8%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$12,607M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,391

Housing

B
Home Value
Rent$1,408
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$146,200
Housing Units108
Rent Burden31.8%

Health

Obesity41.2%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,429/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.3 in/yr
AQI44 (Good)
Elevation581 ft

Education

D
Bachelor's+7.0%
High School+88.4%
Graduate+4.1%
School Score4.6/10

Community

2024 VoteR 44% / D 54%
Commute6 min
Broadband100.0%
Internet Speed92 Mbps
EV Stations9
Libraries11

Did You Know?

The median home in Rock Island Arsenal was built in 1999.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (5 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
3.7% of the population has a disability.
11.3% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.