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Rockport, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Pike County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
48 Population 112/sq mi density
$125,278 Median Income $55,413 per capita
$50,000 Home Value $101,563 Zillow
55°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$125,278 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$50,000 home value, /mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Rockport, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$125,278
67% above
$55,413 per capita
Home Value
$50,000
82% below
Zillow: $101,563
Violent Crime
0/100K
100% below
517/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.1%
85% below
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.6%
20% above
15.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
55°F
302 sunny days/yr

How Rockport Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
167%
Home Value
18%
Poverty
0%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
0%
Crime
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Rockport a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Rockport residents earn a median household income of $125,278 , which is 67% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $55,413. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 504 business establishments, including 37 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Rockport is $50,000 , 82% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $101,563. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Safety & Crime

Rockport reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 517/100K.

Education

5.1% of adults in Rockport hold a bachelor's degree or higher (85% below the national average). 100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Rockport has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population48
Median Age63.2 yrs
Density112/mi²
Male / Female56% / 44%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans45.0%

Economy

A+
Median Income$125,278
Per Capita$55,413
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$684M
Avg Weekly Wage$864

Housing

A+
Home Value$50,000
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$101,563
Housing Units54
Rent Burden25.4%

Crime

C+
Violent0/100K
Property517/100K

Health

Obesity38.6%
Diabetes8.3%
Smoking15.8%
Heart Disease4.1%
Premature Death8,951/100K

Climate

Avg Temp55°F
Sunny Days302/yr
Rain38.5 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation448 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.1%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 21%
Commute25 min
Broadband20.0%
Internet Speed41 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2

Did You Know?

The median home in Rockport was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Quincy Regional-Baldwin Field (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.442 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
16.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.