At a Glance
Median Income
$38,409
$16,920 per capita
Violent Crime
165/100K
1,755/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
10.6%
89.4% high school+
Unemployment
15.9%
19.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
42.0%
21.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
69°F
330 sunny days/yr
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Rock Island a Good Place to Live?
D
1.6 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Rock Island residents earn a median household income of $38,409 , which is 49% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $16,920. The unemployment rate stands at 15.9% (342% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 19.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 643 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Rock Island reports 165 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 57% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,755/100K.
Education
10.6% of adults in Rock Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(69% below the national average).
89.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rock Island has an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C).
Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 45.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Data Overview
People
Population371
Median Age39.8 yrs
Density74/mi²
Male / Female54% / 46%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans11.7%
Economy
D
Median Income$38,409
Per Capita$16,920
Unemployment15.9%
Poverty19.2%
County GDP$1,207M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,028
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership79.4%
Zillow$251,700
Housing Units266
Rent Burden25.1%
Crime
F
Violent165/100K
Property1,755/100K
Health
Obesity42.0%
Diabetes14.9%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.7%
Premature Death11,859/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Sunny Days330/yr
Rain45.0 in/yr
AQI42 (Good)
Elevation228 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+10.6%
High School+89.4%
Graduate+4.5%
School Score4.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute85 min
Broadband76.9%
Internet Speed59 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Rock Island was built in 1954.
The nearest airport is Wharton Regional (31 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.474 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
18.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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