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Crime in Rockton summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Rockton. Key points include:
There were 69 total crimes in Rockton in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Rockton is 891.4 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Rockton is 64.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Rockton is 826.8 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Rockton is -57.94% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In Rockton Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Rockton / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 69 | 891.4 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 5 | 64.6 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 3 | 38.8 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 64 | 826.8 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 2 | 25.8 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 61 | 788.0 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 1 | 12.9 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Rockton summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Rockton. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Rockton is 96 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Rockton is 1.0x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Rockton is $288,099.
The median income in Rockton is $119,058.
Rockton's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Rockton Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Rockton | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 90 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 97 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 100 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 99 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Rockton, IL Weather
The average high in Rockton is 57.9° and the average low is 38.0°.
There are 68.2 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 35.1 inches of precipitation each year with 34.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Rockton |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.9 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 68.2 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 35.1 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 34.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Rockton Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Rockton
The current population in Rockton is 7,974. The population has increased 9.4% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 7,974 | -3.2% |
| 2023 | 8,238 | -0.0% |
| 2022 | 8,241 | 2.4% |
| 2021 | 8,051 | 4.4% |
| 2020 | 7,710 | 0.9% |
| 2019 | 7,638 | -0.7% |
| 2018 | 7,692 | 2.9% |
| 2017 | 7,474 | -1.6% |
| 2016 | 7,596 | 0.4% |
| 2015 | 7,567 | 1.4% |
| 2014 | 7,461 | 0.5% |
| 2013 | 7,425 | 0.7% |
| 2012 | 7,370 | 1.5% |
| 2011 | 7,260 | -0.4% |
| 2010 | 7,287 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Rockton
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Rockton is:
80.2% White with 6,396 White residents.
0.8% African American with 62 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 0 American Indian residents.
1.6% Asian with 131 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.0% Two Or More with 399 Two Or More residents.
12.4% Hispanic with 986 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Rockton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 80.2% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.8% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.0% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 12.4% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Rockton
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Rockton is 52.7% female with 4,200 female residents.
Rockton is 47.3% male with 3,773 male residents.
| Gender | Rockton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.7% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 47.3% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Rockton for adults over 25
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-1.0% of adults in Rockton completed < 9th grade.
2.0% of adults in Rockton completed 9-12th grade.
25.0% of adults in Rockton completed high school / ged.
22.0% of adults in Rockton completed some college.
13.0% of adults in Rockton completed associate's degree.
22.0% of adults in Rockton completed bachelor's degree.
14.0% of adults in Rockton completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in Rockton completed professional degree.
2.0% of adults in Rockton completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Rockton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | -1.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 2.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 25.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 13.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 22.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 14.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Rockton, Illinois
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1.1% of households in Rockton earn Less than $10,000.
4.4% of households in Rockton earn $10,000 to $14,999.
8.4% of households in Rockton earn $15,000 to $24,999.
0.9% of households in Rockton earn $25,000 to $34,999.
7.2% of households in Rockton earn $35,000 to $49,999.
14.3% of households in Rockton earn $50,000 to $74,999.
7.4% of households in Rockton earn $75,000 to $99,999.
24.5% of households in Rockton earn $100,000 to $149,999.
14.6% of households in Rockton earn $150,000 to $199,999.
17.4% of households in Rockton earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Rockton | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.1% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.4% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.4% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 0.9% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 7.2% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.3% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 7.4% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 24.5% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 14.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 17.4% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
