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Crime in Rock Island summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Rock Island. Key points include:
There were 1,168 total crimes in Rock Island in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Rock Island is 3,258.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Rock Island is 544.1 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Rock Island is 2,714.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Rock Island is 53.77% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Rock Island Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rock Island / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,168 | 3,258.8 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 195 | 544.1 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 5.6 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 5 | 14.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 184 | 513.4 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 973 | 2,714.8 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 330 | 920.7 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 414 | 1,155.1 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 229 | 638.9 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Rock Island summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rock Island. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rock Island is 90 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rock Island is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Rock Island is $122,692.
The median income in Rock Island is $59,041.
Rock Island's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rock Island Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rock Island | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 101 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 61 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 101 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 102 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Rock Island, IL Weather
The average high in Rock Island is 59.8° and the average low is 40.8°.
There are 68.9 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.2 inches of precipitation each year with 30.4 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rock Island |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 59.8 |
| Average Annual Low | 40.8 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.9 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.2 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 30.4 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Rock Island Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rock Island
The current population in Rock Island is 36,151. The population has decreased 6.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 36,151 | -1.7% |
| 2023 | 36,758 | -1.4% |
| 2022 | 37,264 | -0.7% |
| 2021 | 37,519 | -0.4% |
| 2020 | 37,651 | -1.2% |
| 2019 | 38,111 | -0.6% |
| 2018 | 38,354 | -0.5% |
| 2017 | 38,560 | -0.2% |
| 2016 | 38,647 | -0.8% |
| 2015 | 38,946 | 0.1% |
| 2014 | 38,888 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 38,968 | 0.4% |
| 2012 | 38,808 | -0.5% |
| 2011 | 39,018 | 0.5% |
| 2010 | 38,817 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rock Island
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Rock Island is:
62.5% White with 22,602 White residents.
15.6% African American with 5,643 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 48 American Indian residents.
3.8% Asian with 1,359 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.4% Other with 153 Other residents.
4.3% Two Or More with 1,540 Two Or More residents.
13.3% Hispanic with 4,806 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rock Island | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 62.5% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 15.6% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 3.8% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.4% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 4.3% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 13.3% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Rock Island
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Rock Island is 50.2% female with 18,142 female residents.
Rock Island is 49.8% male with 18,009 male residents.
| Gender | Rock Island | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rock Island for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in Rock Island completed < 9th grade.
5.0% of adults in Rock Island completed 9-12th grade.
31.0% of adults in Rock Island completed high school / ged.
26.0% of adults in Rock Island completed some college.
9.0% of adults in Rock Island completed associate's degree.
14.0% of adults in Rock Island completed bachelor's degree.
8.0% of adults in Rock Island completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Rock Island completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Rock Island completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rock Island | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 31.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 8.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rock Island, Illinois
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9.1% of households in Rock Island earn Less than $10,000.
5.6% of households in Rock Island earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.3% of households in Rock Island earn $15,000 to $24,999.
8.2% of households in Rock Island earn $25,000 to $34,999.
12.4% of households in Rock Island earn $35,000 to $49,999.
17.2% of households in Rock Island earn $50,000 to $74,999.
13.7% of households in Rock Island earn $75,000 to $99,999.
15.1% of households in Rock Island earn $100,000 to $149,999.
6.2% of households in Rock Island earn $150,000 to $199,999.
4.2% of households in Rock Island earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rock Island | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.1% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 5.6% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.3% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 8.2% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.4% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 17.2% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 13.7% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 15.1% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 6.2% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 4.2% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
