Rock Island, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
38,111
Unemployment
7.9%
Poverty
21.1%
Median Home
$104,600
Median Income
$48,680
Median Rent
$729
Rock Island SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
5
Affordability
8.5
Diversity
9
Safety
5
Amenities
9
Education
6
Commute
9
Rock Island, IL Crime Report
1,017
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
2,710.8
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
9.45%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rock Island / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 1,017 | 2,710.8 | 2,253.4 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 139 | 370.5 | 406.9 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 1 | 2.7 | 6.6 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 29 | 77.3 | 98.4 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 95 | 253.2 | 254.0 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 878 | 2,340.3 | 1,846.5 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 166 | 442.5 | 271.7 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 599 | 1,596.6 | 1,426.6 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 113 | 301.2 | 148.2 | 219.9 |
Rock Island, IL Cost Of Living
87
Rock Island's Overall Cost Of Living
Rock Island's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Rock Island | Illinois | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 98 | 100 | |
| Services | 94 | 98 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 103 | 100 | 100 | |
| Housing | 59 | 95 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 113 | 112 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 99 | 97 | 100 | |
Rock Island, IL Photos
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Rankings for Rock Island in Illinois
Map Of Rock Island, IL
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Population over time in Rock Island
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 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
| Race | Rock Island | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.9% | 61.3% | 60.7% |
| African American | 19.2% | 14.0% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 4.1% | 5.4% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 3.1% | 1.9% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 11.1% | 17.1% | 18.0% |
Gender in Rock Island
| Gender | Rock Island | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.3% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 48.7% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rock Island for adults over 25
| Education | Rock Island | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 6.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 28.0% | 26.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 27.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 15.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 5.0% | 10.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Rock Island, Illinois
| Income | Rock Island | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.3% | 6.3% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.6% | 3.8% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 9.8% | 8.6% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 9.9% | 8.4% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 15.5% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.0% | 16.7% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 11.0% | 12.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.2% | 16.1% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 3.7% | 7.4% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.9% | 8.3% | 7.7% |
