Rockford, IL
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2021-08-09

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Overall Quality Of Life
Crime Statistics
Cost of living
Images
Rankings
Map & Stats

Population

147,070

Unemployment

10.7%

Poverty

22.3%

Median Home

$91,600

Median Income

$44,252

Median Rent

$772

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Rockford SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility

Jobs

4/10

Housing

Affordability

Diversity

9.5

Safety

Amenities

Education

Commute

8.5

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Rockford, IL Crime Report

6,559
Total Crimes

4,501.1
Total Crimes / 100k People

81.74%
Above National Average

Statistic	Count Raw	Rockford / 100k People	Illinois / 100k People	National / 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K	6,559	4,501.1	2,253.4	2,476.7

Violent Crime	1,711	1,174.2	406.9	366.7
Murder	14	9.6	6.6	5.0
Robbery	282	193.5	98.4	81.6
Aggravated Assault	1,290	885.3	254.0	250.2
Property Crime	4,848	3,327.0	1,846.5	2,109.9
Burglary	1,001	686.9	271.7	340.5
Larceny	3,458	2,373.1	1,426.6	1,549.5
Car Theft	389	267.0	148.2	219.9

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Rockford, IL Cost Of Living

85
Rockford's Overall Cost Of Living

0.8x
Lower Than The National Average

Living Expense	Rockford	Illinois	National Average
Overall	85	98	100

Services	96	98	100
Groceries	94	97	100
Health	105	100	100
Housing	57	95	100
Transportation	109	112	100
Utilities	90	97	100

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Rockford, IL Photos

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Main Terminal At Chicago Rockford Intl Airport

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University Of Illinois College Of Medicine And Pharmacyc Rockford

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Bengt Sjostrom Theatre Interior Rendering

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Rankings for Rockford in Illinois

Ranks #18 in Worst Places To Live In Illinois

Ranks #40 in Most Dangerous Cities In Illinois

Ranks #99 in Cheapest Places To Live In Illinois

Map Of Rockford, IL

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Population over time in Rockford

Year	Population	% Change
2019	147,070	-0.5%
2018	147,881	-0.5%
2017	148,640	-0.6%
2016	149,597	-0.5%
2015	150,283	-0.7%
2014	151,290	-0.6%
2013	152,138	-0.5%
2012	152,948	-0.4%
2011	153,509	-0.7%
2010	154,517	-

Race / Ethnicity in Rockford

White

53.5% (78,638)

African American

21.1% (31,019)

American Indian

0.1% (176)

Asian

3.4% (4,946)

Hawaiian

0.0% (6)

Other

0.2% (285)

Two Or More

3.3% (4,910)

Hispanic

18.4% (27,090)

Race	Rockford	IL	USA
White	53.5%	61.3%	60.7%
African American	21.1%	14.0%	12.3%
American Indian	0.1%	0.1%	0.7%
Asian	3.4%	5.4%	5.5%
Hawaiian	0.0%	0.0%	0.2%
Other	0.2%	0.2%	0.2%
Two Or More	3.3%	1.9%	2.4%
Hispanic	18.4%	17.1%	18.0%

Gender in Rockford

Female

51.8% (76,153)

Male

48.2% (70,917)

Gender	Rockford	IL	USA
Female	51.8%	50.9%	50.8%
Male	48.2%	49.1%	49.2%

Highest level of educational attainment in Rockford for adults over 25

< 9th Grade

5.0% (7,353)

9-12th Grade

10.0% (14,707)

High School / GED

31.0% (45,591)

Some College

23.0% (33,826)

Associate's Degree

8.0% (11,765)

Bachelor's Degree

14.0% (20,589)

Master's Degree

6.0% (8,824)

Professional Degree

2.0% (2,941)

Doctorate Degree

1.0% (1,470)

Education	Rockford	IL	USA
< 9th Grade	5.0%	5.0%	6.0%
9-12th Grade	10.0%	6.0%	7.0%
High School / GED	31.0%	26.0%	27.0%
Some College	23.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Associate's Degree	8.0%	8.0%	8.0%
Bachelor's Degree	14.0%	21.0%	20.0%
Master's Degree	6.0%	10.0%	9.0%
Professional Degree	2.0%	2.0%	2.0%
Doctorate Degree	1.0%	1.0%	1.0%

Household Income For Rockford, Illinois

Less than $10,000

9.9% (1,449,436)

$10,000 to $14,999

6.2% (908,830)

$15,000 to $24,999

13.1% (1,933,240)

$25,000 to $34,999

11.9% (1,743,818)

$35,000 to $49,999

14.6% (2,142,419)

$50,000 to $74,999

18.2% (2,681,790)

$75,000 to $99,999

10.8% (1,588,971)

$100,000 to $149,999

9.1% (1,333,856)

$150,000 to $199,999

3.3% (480,346)

$200,000 or more

3.0% (444,289)

Income	Rockford	IL	USA
Less than $10,000	9.9%	6.3%	6.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	6.2%	3.8%	4.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	13.1%	8.6%	8.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	11.9%	8.4%	8.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	14.6%	11.6%	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	18.2%	16.7%	17.2%
$75,000 to $99,999	10.8%	12.8%	12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	9.1%	16.1%	15.1%
$150,000 to $199,999	3.3%	7.4%	6.8%
$200,000 or more	3.0%	8.3%	7.7%

Rockford, IL
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Rankings for Rockford in Illinois

Ranks #18 in Worst Places To Live In Illinois

Ranks #40 in Most Dangerous Cities In Illinois