Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Rockton is a small city in Illinois with a population of 8,238. Residents earn $109,333 per year, which is 45% above the national average.
Based on current data, Rockton receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include above-average household incomes, low unemployment, low crime rates, a highly educated population. Rockton offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Rockton is $109,333, which is significantly higher than the national average — 45% above $75,149. This places Rockton among higher-income communities. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.0%. Only 4.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 25 minutes.
The median home value in Rockton is $222,100, 21% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $864 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Rockton is a very safe community with a violent crime rate of 119 per 100,000 residents — well below the national average of 380. Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,633 per 100,000, near the national average.
Educational attainment is solid, with 38.2% holding a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average. 95.7% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Rockton experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches, including 37.1 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 96.8% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 3.2% |
| 76% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $109,333 |
| 45% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $43,523 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,142 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $65,398 |
| Unemployment | 2.0% |
| 44% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.6% |
| 63% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 5,870 |
| County GDP | $18,798M |
| Restaurants | 623 |
| Healthcare | 668 |
| Retail | 907 |
| Manufacturing | 521 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $6,763 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.05% |
| Commute Time | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |
| Census Median | $222,100 |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $282,632 |
| Median List Price | $265,000 |
| Median List Price | $265,000 |
| $/Sq Ft | $148 |
| Homes Sold | 12 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 98.7% |
| Price Drops | 75.0% |
| Inventory | 4 |
| Census Median Rent | $864 |
| 26% below US avg |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 80.7% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $6,763 |
| 93% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.05% |
| Obesity | 37.1% |
| 16% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.2% |
| Asthma | 10.3% |
| COPD | 5.4% |
| Stroke | 2.5% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.0% |
| Depression | 24.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.5% |
| Physical Distress | 11.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 96.1% |
| Checkup Rate | 76.3% |
| Premature Death | 11,176/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.6/10 |
| Exercise Access | 90.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 668 |
| Total Violent | 118.5/100K |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 13.2/100K |
| Robbery | 13.2/100K |
| Assault | 92.2/100K |
| Total Property | 1,632.7/100K |
| 17% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 52.7/100K |
| Theft | 1,580.0/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 0.0/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 37.2 inches |
| 2% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 37.1 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 726 ft (221 m) |
| Area | 6.9 sq mi (17.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,201/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.4471°N, 89.0631°W |
| County FIPS | 17201 |
Winner: Democrat by 0.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 38.2% |
| 13% above US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.7% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,201/sq mi |
| Total Area | 6.9 sq mi |
| Public Libraries | 12 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 668 |
| Restaurants | 623 |
| Retail Stores | 907 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 27 |
| Avg Commute | 24.5 min |
| Work from Home | 10.0% |