Rock Falls, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 10/10
visibility Safety 7/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 4/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Convenient Commutes. Commutes are manageable, with reasonable travel times and access to reliable transportation options.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Extremely Affordable. The area offers very low housing costs and an overall cost of living that is highly accessible for most budgets.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Limited Opportunity. Schools often face persistent academic or resource challenges. Graduation rates, college readiness, and access to advanced programs may be below average.

Residents

Population
8,683 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
52.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
15.0% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$48,733 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
18 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$82,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$561 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$581 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.4% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Whiteside County
2
Sterling Urban Area
2
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Whiteside County
3
Sterling Urban Area
3
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 10 20
Feb 2 6 24
Mar 2 3 37
Apr 3 1 49
May 4 0 60
Jun 5 0 69
Jul 4 0 73
Aug 4 0 71
Sep 3 0 63
Oct 3 0 51
Nov 3 1 38
Dec 2 9 24

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 53% of residents leaning left and 42% leaning right. However, Donald Trump carried the area in the 2016 presidential election.

Liberal (54%) (43%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 51%
Hillary Clinton 42%
Other 7%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, IL State Senate District 37, IL State House District 74, IL
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Schools

Merrill Elem School
<1 miles, NE • 1.4 star
Thome Ed School
<1 miles, E
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Colleges

Sauk Valley Community College
6 miles, E • 1.4 star
Morrison Institute of Technology
14 miles, NW • 3.2 star
Highland Community College
35 miles, NE • 1.4 star
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Hospitals

Cgh Medical Center
2 miles, N • 3.2 star
Katherine Shaw Bethea Hospital
12 miles, E • 3.2 star
Mercyone Clinton Medical Center
26 miles, NW • 5 star
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Airports

Quad City International Airport
48 miles, W • 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
68 miles, NW • 1 star
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