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Rock Island, IL
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Rock Island, IL
At a Glance
How Rock Island Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Rock Island's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Rock Island a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Rock Island residents earn a median household income of $57,292 , which is 24% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $32,507. The unemployment rate stands at 3.9% (8% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 13.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 2,880 business establishments, including 375 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rock Island is $118,400 , 58% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $122,020. Median rent is $819/month, with 31.5% 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 1951.
Safety & Crime
Rock Island reports 371 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 3% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,340/100K. The murder rate is 2.7/100K.
Education
22.4% of adults in Rock Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 89.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rock Island has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 23°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 44.