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Crime in Loves Park summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Loves Park. Key points include:
There were 405 total crimes in Loves Park in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Loves Park is 1,737.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Loves Park is 356.0 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Loves Park is 1,381.3 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Loves Park is -18.02% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Loves Park Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Loves Park / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 405 | 1,737.3 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 83 | 356.0 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 17.2 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 56 | 240.2 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 322 | 1,381.3 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 63 | 270.2 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 230 | 986.6 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 29 | 124.4 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Loves Park summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Loves Park. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Loves Park is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Loves Park is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Loves Park is $195,132.
The median income in Loves Park is $61,868.
Loves Park's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Loves Park Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Loves Park | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 76 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 99 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 92 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Loves Park, IL Weather
The average high in Loves Park is 57.8° and the average low is 38.0°.
There are 72.1 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 34.2 inches of precipitation each year with 35.0 inches of snow.
| Stat | Loves Park |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 72.1 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 34.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 35.0 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
1 Reviews & Comments About Loves Park
As far as places to live, Loves Park IL isn't the worst. Your kids will end up in the Harlem school district, home of the Harlem Huskies and we bleed orange and black. That's if you send them to public school of course. They actually teach more than just abstinence s*x ed there, have a pretty solid academic program, and when I was at the high school from 2008-2012 the sports teams were all pretty killer too. Your kids could do worse.
It's smooshed up between Machesney Park and the "good" part of Rockford. Yes, Rockford IL. That place where all the supposed BAD things from Chicago come to rot, but honestly, as long as you stick to the 61111 and 61115 area codes, you're fine. Living in a solidly middle-class neighborhood, we're able to leave our doors unlocked without any worries. I've lived in this area my whole life and feel pretty dang lucky really.
Loves Park is known for Beef-A-Roo, and while I'm not a huge fan after having so much, they do have pretty amazing shakes & cheese fries. Those two things are a must every time my best friend comes home for a visit and I recommend trying them once.
For a trip outside, Rock Cut State Park is gorgeous and filled with plenty of trails to explore. They also have canoes and paddle boats you can take out onto the lake. Oh! and a dog training area where you can let your pooch off leash as long as they're trained for that.
The biggest claim to fame in the area are Jane and Homer, our local Dinos at the Burpee Museum. The Museum mostly houses the history of the local area but the museum also found Jane and Homer while on a couple of different digs so they go to keep them. My family even has a painting of Homer's skull and some of the petrified wood that was found with him that they won at an auction held at the museum opening night of his exhibit so he has a special place in our hearts. They're currently working on uncovering the bones from another dino they've named Pearl. They have people working on Pearl in their lab which has viewing windows for you to watch them work!
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Loves Park Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Loves Park
The current population in Loves Park is 23,502. The population has decreased 0.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 23,502 | 1.4% |
| 2023 | 23,185 | 1.1% |
| 2022 | 22,935 | -1.2% |
| 2021 | 23,223 | -0.2% |
| 2020 | 23,274 | -1.8% |
| 2019 | 23,710 | -1.4% |
| 2018 | 24,043 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 24,320 | -0.7% |
| 2016 | 24,499 | 0.0% |
| 2015 | 24,494 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 24,435 | 1.1% |
| 2013 | 24,172 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 23,968 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 23,799 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 23,723 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Loves Park
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Loves Park is:
71.0% White with 16,689 White residents.
7.1% African American with 1,661 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.
3.0% Asian with 700 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 92 Other residents.
7.8% Two Or More with 1,839 Two Or More residents.
10.7% Hispanic with 2,513 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Loves Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 71.0% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 7.1% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.0% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 7.8% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 10.7% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Loves Park
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Loves Park is 51.7% female with 12,150 female residents.
Loves Park is 48.3% male with 11,352 male residents.
| Gender | Loves Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 48.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Loves Park for adults over 25
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2.0% of adults in Loves Park completed < 9th grade.
6.0% of adults in Loves Park completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Loves Park completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in Loves Park completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Loves Park completed associate's degree.
15.0% of adults in Loves Park completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Loves Park completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Loves Park completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Loves Park completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Loves Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Loves Park, Illinois
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4.1% of households in Loves Park earn Less than $10,000.
3.4% of households in Loves Park earn $10,000 to $14,999.
7.6% of households in Loves Park earn $15,000 to $24,999.
10.2% of households in Loves Park earn $25,000 to $34,999.
10.1% of households in Loves Park earn $35,000 to $49,999.
22.1% of households in Loves Park earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.5% of households in Loves Park earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.9% of households in Loves Park earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.4% of households in Loves Park earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.7% of households in Loves Park earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Loves Park | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.1% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 3.4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 7.6% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.2% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 10.1% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 22.1% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.5% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.9% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.4% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.7% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
