Rock Island, IL

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 2/10
directions_run Walkability 2/10
directions_bus Transit 2/10
directions_car Commute 8/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 5/10
local_library Schools 1/10
local_airport Airports 2/10
school Colleges 7/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
36,758 332.4M (US)
Median Age
37.1 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
51.1% 64% (US)
College-Educated
22.4% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$57,292 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
80.5% 88% (US)
Average Commute
21 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
16.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$118,400 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$572 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$683 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
57.7% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Rock Island County
4
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area
4
Illinois
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Rock Island County
5
Davenport-Moline-Rock Island Metro Area
5
Illinois
4

Climate

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 1 8 23
Feb 1 6 27
Mar 2 2 39
Apr 2 1 51
May 4 0 62
Jun 5 0 71
Jul 4 0 75
Aug 4 0 73
Sep 2 0 65
Oct 2 0 53
Nov 2 1 40
Dec 2 8 27

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 60% of residents leaning left and 35% leaning right.

Liberal (61%) (36%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Election Results

Donald Trump 36%
Hillary Clinton 58%
Other 6%

Related Legislative Districts

Congressional District 17, IL State Senate District 36, IL State House District 72, IL
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Schools

Edison Jr High School
<1 miles, NW • 1 star
Earl H Hanson Elem School
<1 miles, NW • 1.4 star
Frances Willard Elem School
1 miles, N • 1 star
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Colleges

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

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