At a Glance
Median Income
$53,472
$16,543 per capita
Median Rent
$1,408/mo
31.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
363/100K
3,364/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
7.0%
88.4% high school+
Unemployment
18.6%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
41.2%
23.3% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°F
275 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rock Island Arsenal a Good Place to Live?
C
2.2 / 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 18.6% (417% 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.
Safety & Crime
Rock Island Arsenal reports 363 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 5% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,364/100K.
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 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population372
Median Age43.1 yrs
Density237/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans2.3%
Economy
C+
Median Income$53,472
Per Capita$16,543
Unemployment18.6%
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%
Crime
F
Violent363/100K
Property3,364/100K
Health
Obesity41.2%
Diabetes12.9%
Smoking23.3%
Heart Disease6.6%
Premature Death8,429/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.8 in/yr
AQI43 (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
Broadband79.0%
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.
3.9% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 375 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.
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