Rock Falls, Illinois

Population 9,075

Rock Falls is located in Whiteside County, IL. The population is 9,075, making Rock Falls the 2nd largest city in Whiteside County.

There are 8 public schools in Rock Falls with an average Homefacts rating of B-. The total crime rate for Rock Falls is low , and there are 0 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Rock Falls is moderate and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Rock Falls property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Rock Falls include Coloma Township, Sterling and Sterling Township.

Rock Falls Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Above average
  • No High School Diploma: 17.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 73.6%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 9.3%

Crime Rate

60.31% Lower than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 11
  • Violent Crimes: 80
  • Robbery: 0
  • Burglary: 332
  • Property Crime: 903
  • Larceny Theft: 560

Registered Offenders

100.00% Lower than national avg.
  • 0 offenders in Rock Falls
  • 0.00 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

110 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 1
  • Registered Polluters: 6
  • Superfunds: 6
  • Tanks & Spills: 97

Unemployment

Moderate 4.2%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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8 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 8 K-12 public schools in Rock Falls, IL and 1 private school. Homefacts rates Rock Falls's schools as Above average, with an overall B- rating.

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  • Good news! No offenders found in Rock Falls, IL.

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  • Good news! No Drug lab found in Rock Falls, IL

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2 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2012, the city of Rock Falls, IL issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
  • In 2011, the city of Rock Falls, IL issued 2 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes.
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Fair Market Rents

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  • Property Type Rent
  • Studio: $524
  • 1 Bedroom: $599
  • 2 Bedrooms: $788
  • 3 Bedrooms: $974
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,069

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Environmental Hazards

110 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

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

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Average Monthly Temperature

  • January 20.82°
  • February 24.92°
  • March 38.88°
  • April 49.85°
  • May 61.4°
  • June 70.37°
  • July 74.77°
  • August 72.08°
  • September 64.35°
  • October 52.88°
  • November 40.53°
  • December 25.83°

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Natural Disasters

Probability of Natural Disasters for Rock Falls, IL

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Rock Falls, IL: $40,543

Unemployment

Unemployment in Rock Falls is 4.2%. It is moderate in comparison to the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 60.39%
White Collar - 39.61%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Cheri Bustos

Neighborhood Info

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1 Cemetery view all

6 FCC Towers view all

1 Fire Station view all

0 Hospitals view all

  • No hospitals found in Rock Falls, IL

1 Library view all

1 Police Station view all

2 Retirement Homes view all

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