Rock Island, Illinois

Population 38,741

Rock Island is located in Rock Island County, IL. The population is 38,741, making Rock Island the 2nd largest city in Rock Island County.

There are 14 public schools in Rock Island with an average Homefacts rating of D+. The total crime rate for Rock Island is moderate , and there are 4 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Rock Island is very high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Rock Island property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Rock Island include South Rock Island Township, Rock Island Township and Blackhawk Township.

Rock Island Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 11.9%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 66.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 21.9%

Crime Rate

8.19% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 301
  • Violent Crimes: 371
  • Robbery: 77
  • Burglary: 442
  • Property Crime: 2
  • Larceny Theft: 1

Registered Offenders

92.38% Lower than national avg.
  • 4 offenders in Rock Island
  • 1.03 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

244 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 2
  • Registered Polluters: 11
  • Superfunds: 12
  • Tanks & Spills: 219

Unemployment

Very High 4.5%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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14 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 14 K-12 public schools in Rock Island, IL and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Rock Island's schools as Below Average, with an overall D+ rating.
1 Private School

Jordan Catholic School

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2 Colleges & Universities view all colleges & universities

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*100 is national avg. Greater than 100 means higher crime, lower means less crime.
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68 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Rock Island, IL issued 68 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 68 permits, 14 were issued for single family homes and 54 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Rock Island, IL issued 74 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 74 permits, 7 were issued for single family homes and 67 were issued for multi-family homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $586
  • 1 Bedroom: $716
  • 2 Bedrooms: $886
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,178
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,332

Zip Codes

61201 61204 61284 61299

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Environmental Hazards

244 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Rock Island, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Rock Island, IL is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Rock Island, IL is a moderate risk area for ultra-violet rays.
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Weather

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 22.95°
  • February 26.27°
  • March 40.75°
  • April 50.7°
  • May 63.21°
  • June 71.8°
  • July 75.87°
  • August 72.56°
  • September 64.82°
  • October 53.5°
  • November 41.83°
  • December 25.35°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Rock Island, IL

Earthquakes
Rock Island, IL has a very low risk of earthquakes.
Hurricanes
Rock Island, IL has no risk of hurricanes.
Hail
Rock Island, IL has a very high risk of hail storms.
Tornadoes
Rock Island, IL has a very high risk of tornadoes.

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Rock Island, IL: $43,052

Unemployment

Unemployment in Rock Island is 4.5%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 44.71%
White Collar - 55.29%

Politics

State Representatives

  • Gov. Bruce Rauner
  • Sen. Richard J. Durbin
  • Sen. Mark Kirk

City Representatives

  • Cheri Bustos

Neighborhood Info

0 Airports view all

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5 Cemeteries view all

8 FCC Towers view all

4 Fire Stations view all

1 Hospital view all

3 Libraries view all

3 Police Stations view all

4 Retirement Homes view all

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