Rochelle, IL

Illinois · Lee County

Rochelle is a small city in Illinois with a population of 9,477. Residents earn $63,373 per year, which is 16% below the national average.

3.1 /5.0

B Good

9,477 Population 689/sq mi density

$63,373 Median Income $33,577 per capita

$153,000 Home Value $188,110 Zillow

$962 Median Rent 29.2% income on rent

48°F Avg Temperature 275 sunny days/yr

243 Violent Crime/100K 1,205 property/100K

Overall

3.1 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

B+

Economy

3.7 / 5.0

$63,373 median income, 5.3% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$153,000 home value, $962/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

243 violent crimes/100K (36% below avg)

C+

Education

2.5 / 5.0

19.3% bachelor's degree or higher

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2 UFO sighting reports from the National UFO Reporting Center (NUFORC) found near Rochelle, IL.

Name	Year	Description
Rochelle, IL	2003	Observed a green fireball with white and green flames track across the western sky going from north to south.
Rochelle, IL	1999	While driving into Rochelle...saw a glowing ball of light falling over a cornfield and disappearing into a V-Shaped opening in the sky.