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Crime in Rock Falls summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Rock Falls. Key points include:
There were 305 total crimes in Rock Falls in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Rock Falls is 3,569.3 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Rock Falls is 596.8 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Rock Falls is 2,972.5 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Rock Falls is 68.43% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Rock Falls Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rock Falls / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 305 | 3,569.3 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 51 | 596.8 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 1 | 11.7 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 58.5 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 32 | 374.5 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 254 | 2,972.5 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 46 | 538.3 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 188 | 2,200.1 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 20 | 234.1 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Rock Falls summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rock Falls. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rock Falls is 83 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rock Falls is 0.8x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Rock Falls is $114,963.
The median income in Rock Falls is $49,600.
Rock Falls's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rock Falls Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rock Falls | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 49 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 98 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 94 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 94 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Rock Falls, IL Weather
The average high in Rock Falls is 59.5° and the average low is 39.1°.
There are 67.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.5 inches of precipitation each year with 29.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rock Falls |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 39.1 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 67.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.5 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 29.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Rock Falls Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rock Falls
The current population in Rock Falls is 8,587. The population has decreased 7.0% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 8,587 | -1.1% |
| 2023 | 8,683 | -2.5% |
| 2022 | 8,904 | 1.1% |
| 2021 | 8,807 | -1.2% |
| 2020 | 8,914 | -0.4% |
| 2019 | 8,952 | 0.5% |
| 2018 | 8,911 | 0.1% |
| 2017 | 8,898 | -2.3% |
| 2016 | 9,104 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 9,178 | 0.7% |
| 2014 | 9,111 | -1.4% |
| 2013 | 9,237 | 1.8% |
| 2012 | 9,075 | -1.8% |
| 2011 | 9,237 | 0.0% |
| 2010 | 9,237 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rock Falls
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Rock Falls is:
74.4% White with 6,391 White residents.
0.4% African American with 36 African American residents.
0.2% American Indian with 16 American Indian residents.
0.1% Asian with 5 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.5% Other with 45 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 231 Two Or More residents.
21.7% Hispanic with 1,863 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rock Falls | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 74.4% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.4% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.1% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 21.7% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Rock Falls
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Rock Falls is 50.5% female with 4,339 female residents.
Rock Falls is 49.5% male with 4,247 male residents.
| Gender | Rock Falls | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.5% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.5% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rock Falls for adults over 25
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6.0% of adults in Rock Falls completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Rock Falls completed 9-12th grade.
36.0% of adults in Rock Falls completed high school / ged.
24.0% of adults in Rock Falls completed some college.
14.0% of adults in Rock Falls completed associate's degree.
10.0% of adults in Rock Falls completed bachelor's degree.
3.0% of adults in Rock Falls completed master's degree.
0.0% of adults in Rock Falls completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in Rock Falls completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rock Falls | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 36.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 24.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 14.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 10.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rock Falls, Illinois
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7.3% of households in Rock Falls earn Less than $10,000.
4.9% of households in Rock Falls earn $10,000 to $14,999.
15.2% of households in Rock Falls earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.3% of households in Rock Falls earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.3% of households in Rock Falls earn $35,000 to $49,999.
18.0% of households in Rock Falls earn $50,000 to $74,999.
10.0% of households in Rock Falls earn $75,000 to $99,999.
12.6% of households in Rock Falls earn $100,000 to $149,999.
4.9% of households in Rock Falls earn $150,000 to $199,999.
3.5% of households in Rock Falls earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rock Falls | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.3% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.9% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.2% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.3% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.3% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 18.0% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 10.0% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.6% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.9% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 3.5% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
