Rock Island County, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 8/10
visibility Safety 6/10
local_library Schools 2/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 6/10
accessibility Hospitals 6/10
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
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Moderately Safe. The area experiences moderate crime levels; while safe in many aspects, some caution may be necessary.
local_airport Airports
Remote. Airport access is highly inconvenient or impractical, requiring extensive travel arrangements.
accessibility Hospitals
Adequate Access. Healthcare facilities are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be limited in number or specialization.
school Colleges
Moderately Accessible. Colleges are available within a reasonable distance, but options may be more limited in number or quality.
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
142,995 332.4M (US)
Median Age
40.3 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
60.3% 64% (US)
College-Educated
24.1% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$66,768 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
85.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
22 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
12.4% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$144,700 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$600 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$722 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
62.9% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area
4
Illinois
4
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area
5
Illinois
4
United States
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 22
Feb 1 6 27
Mar 3 3 38
Apr 3 1 51
May 4 0 61
Jun 4 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 3 0 65
Oct 3 0 53
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 2 8 26

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is a Democratic stronghold, with 56% of residents leaning left and 39% leaning right.

Liberal (57%) (40%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 43%
Hillary Clinton 50%
Other 7%

Schools

Edison Jr High School
<1 miles, NW 1 star
Earl H Hanson Elem School
<1 miles, NW 1.4 star
Eugene Field Elem School
<1 miles, NE 2.3 star

Colleges

Augustana College
3 miles, NE 3.2 star
Palmer College of Chiropractic
4 miles, N 1.9 star

Hospitals

Trinity-Rock Island
1 miles, N 3.2 star
Genesis Medical Center-Davenport
5 miles, NE 3.2 star
Trinity-Bettendorf
7 miles, NE 4.1 star

Airports

Quad City International Airport
4 miles, SE 1.4 star
Dubuque Regional Airport
65 miles, N 1 star
The Eastern Iowa Airport
65 miles, NW 1.4 star