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Rock Island, WA
Full City Profile · Washington · Kittitas County County
Rock Island, WA
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 $55,114 , which is 27% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $22,901. The unemployment rate stands at 1.0% (72% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,424 business establishments, including 178 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Rock Island is $255,500 , 9% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $429,229. Median rent is $1,094/month, with 19.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Safety & Crime
Rock Island reports 111 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,755/100K.
Education
10.3% of adults in Rock Island hold a bachelor's degree or higher (69% below the national average). 69.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Rock Island has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. The area gets 279 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 7.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 28.