Rockford, Illinois

Population 151,019

Rockford is located in Winnebago County, IL. The population is 151,019, making Rockford the largest city in Winnebago County and the 4th largest city in the state of Illinois.

There are 54 public schools in Rockford with an average Homefacts rating of C-. The total crime rate for Rockford is high , and there are 10 registered sex offenders residing in the city. Unemployment in Rockford is high and the median home sales price is $0. Detailed and up-to-date Rockford property reports are available for any property address.

Cities near Rockford include Rockford Township, Cherry Valley and Cherry Valley Township.

Rockford Neighborhood Report

Schools

School Rating is Below Average
  • No High School Diploma: 18.1%
  • High School Graduate or Higher: 59.2%
  • Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 22.7%

Crime Rate

44.61% Higher than national avg.
  • Auto theft: 267
  • Violent Crimes: 1
  • Robbery: 194
  • Burglary: 687
  • Property Crime: 3
  • Larceny Theft: 2

Registered Offenders

95.11% Lower than national avg.
  • 10 offenders in Rockford
  • 0.66 offenders/10,000 residents

Environmental Hazards

1,496 Found nearby
  • Brownfields: 68
  • Registered Polluters: 81
  • Superfunds: 60
  • Tanks & Spills: 1,287

Unemployment

High 8.1%
  • Illinois unemployment average: 4.8%
  • National unemployment average: 3.7%

Property Values

Median Property Value $0

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54 Public Schools view public schools

Summary
There are 54 K-12 public schools in Rockford, IL and 25 private schools. Homefacts rates Rockford's schools as Below Average, with an overall C- rating.
25 Private Schools

Allegro Academy

Alpine Academy

Alpine Christian School

Berean Baptist Christian School

Cathedral Baptist School

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9 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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2 Former Drug Labs view all

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37 Building Permits View All

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  • In 2014, the city of Rockford, IL issued 37 building permits. All permits issued were for Single Family Homes. Of those 37 permits, 33 were issued for single family homes and 4 were issued for multi-family homes.
  • In 2013, the city of Rockford, IL issued 11 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: $559
  • 1 Bedroom: $642
  • 2 Bedrooms: $844
  • 3 Bedrooms: $1,149
  • 4 Bedrooms: $1,224

Zip Codes

61008 61020 61088 61101 61102 61103 61104 61105 61106 61107 61108 61109 61110 61111 61112
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Environmental Hazards

1496 Environmental Hazards

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Health Hazards

  • Air Quality HEALTHY (362/384)
    Rockford, IL has 94.27% good air quality.
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  • Radon ZONE 1 COUNTY
    Rockford, IL is a red zone.
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  • UV Index MODERATE 3.92 Average
    Rockford, 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 Rockford, IL

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

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Median Household Income

Median Household Income in Rockford, IL: $39,537

Unemployment

Unemployment in Rockford is 8.1%. It is higher than the state and national averages, 4.8% and 3.7% respectively

Workforce Breakdown

Blue Collar - 50.72%
White Collar - 49.28%

Politics

State Representatives

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

City Representatives

  • Adam Kinzinger
  • Cheri Bustos

Neighborhood Info

6 Airports view all

Nearest Major Airports

19 Cemeteries view all

74 FCC Towers view all

17 Fire Stations view all

3 Hospitals view all

7 Libraries view all

2 Police Stations view all

13 Retirement Homes view all

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