Overview

Introduction to Moline, Illinois

Moline is located along a peninsula created by the convergence of the Mississippi and Rock rivers in Rock Island County. Moline is part of the Quad Cities which also includes Rock Island and the Iowa cities, Bettendorf and Davenport. The city is home to the corporate headquarters of the notable John Deere and Company.

History

The Sac Fox Indians were the original inhabitants. The white settlers arrived in the early 1800's. Serious problems with the new settlers and the Indians led to Chief Black Hawk declaring war with the United States in 1832. After the defeat of the Indians in the Black Hawk War, the tribe was forced out of the region which provided the opportunity for a large number of settlers to reside in the Mississippi Valley.

The dam constructed by David B. Sears in 1841 brought a large number of mills and businesses to the area due to the water power produced by the dam. John Deere relocated his steel plow manufacturing business to the city. The name Moline translates into French as "city of mills." The town was a factor in the early days of the automobile industry with companies such as Moline Automobile, Velie Motors Corporation and Moline Wagon Company.

Attractions and Culture

The John Deere Commons is a popular tourist destination, which is comprised of a variety of venues. The John Deere Pavilion includes a notable agricultural museum. The John Deere Collector's Center showcases a large number of antique tractors and other types of farm equipment. The homes of the Deere family are included in the Commons. The Deere-Wiman House and the Butterworth Center are impressive mansions which offer private tours. There are numerous other attractions in the city including:

  • River Music Experience
  • Putnam Museum
  • Bettendorf Family Museum of Arts and Science
  • Quad Cities Symphony Orchestra
  • Playcrafters Barn Theater
  • Figge Art Museum
  • John O'Donnell Stadium
  • The Wharton Field House is home to a variety of sports events
  • Quad City Music Guild
  • The Quad City Steamwheelers play arena football games
  • Quad City Flames play hockey

Activities

The Downtown Moline Center, situated along the historic riverfront is a primary location for restaurants, nightlife, entertainment and opportunities for shopping. The large i Wireless Center features well known performers. Moline is home to noteworthy events such as the Greek Fest, Viva Quad Cities, Quad City Marathon, Lighting of the Commons and Race for the Cure. The Plaza at Bass Street is popular for outdoor events and entertainment.

The Ben Butterworth Parkway offers bicycle riders and pedestrians scenic views of the Mississippi River. The water taxis provide transportation to the shores of Iowa and Illinois. Visitors enjoy sight seeing cruises along the Mississippi River. Several Riverboat casinos are located in nearby cities. Golf enthusiasts can enjoy the quality golf courses including the TPC at Deer Run which is home to the PGA event, the John Deere Classic.

Higher Education

Moline is home to Black Hawk College and a campus of Western Illinois University.

Demographics

People

Total Population42,364
Male Share of the Population49.5%
Female Share of the Population50.5%
Senior Citizens18.8%
Employed Population 16+20,407
Age of the Population40

Families

% of people married48.5%
Average household size2

Education and Earnings

Population % with Bachelor Degree or Higher25.4%
Median Earnings25+$36,085
Median Earnings Without High School Qualification$24,865
Median Earnings With High School Degree$28,646

Wealth

Median Family Income$65,842
% Above Poverty Level86.5%
% Below Poverty Level13.5%

Commute & Sprawl

Average Commute Time17 minutes
% Working from Home1.9%
% Walking and Biking to Work1.9%
% Using Public Transportation2%

Housing

People Living Alone34%
Median Gross Rent$752
Median House Value$119,600

Ancestry

Other(often includes Hispanic and African American)31.6%
German22.4%
Irish12.4%
English9.3%
Swedish6.8%
Belgian4.9%
Italian2.7%
French Except Basque2.5%
Dutch2.3%
Polish1.8%
Scottish1.7%
Norwegian1.5%
Czech0.9%
African0.8%
Welsh0.5%
Hungarian0.3%
Greek0.3%
Danishn0.3%
Jamaican0.2%
West Indian0.2%
Arab0.2%
Swiss0.2%
Russian0.2%
Canadian0.2%
Lithuanian0.2%
Lebanese0.1%
Serbian0.1%
Belizean0.1%
Croatian0.1%
Turkish0.1%
Iraqi0.1%
Slovene0.1%
Austrian0.1%
Romanian0.1%
Slovak0.1%
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Moline Almanac

CategoryValue
CountyRock Island County
Standard Zip Codes61265
P.O. Box Zip Codes61266
Phone Area Codes309
Time ZoneAmerica/Chicago
Approximate Latitude41.48
Approximate Longitude-90.48

Moline Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

Notes:

  • Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
  • Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

StationROCK ISLAND L&D 15
Distance2.8 miles
Jan Temp13 to 30 F
Apr Temp41 to 61 F
Jul Temp68 to 85 F
Oct Temp45 to 65 F
Annual Precip35.1 inches
StationMOLINE QUAD CITY AP
Distance2.8 miles
Jan Temp12 to 30 F
Apr Temp39 to 62 F
Jul Temp65 to 86 F
Oct Temp42 to 64 F
Annual Precip38 inches
StationLE CLAIRE L & D 14
Distance7.3 miles
Jan Temp13 to 29 F
Apr Temp41 to 60 F
Jul Temp67 to 85 F
Oct Temp45 to 64 F
Annual Precip34.1 inches

Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPopulationMedian Family Income
Coal Valley3,635$84,241
East Moline21,373$60,434
Hampton2,002$82,857
Milan5,084$77,981
Rock Island38,354$60,149

Moline Public Libraries

Moline Public Library
3210 41ST STREET
Moline, Illinois
(309) 524-2440

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Moline Hospitals

Trinity Medical Center - 7th Street Campus - Dba Trinity Moline
500 John Deere Road, 7th Street Campus
(309) 779-5000

Moline Public Schools

Benjamin Franklin Elem School
5312 11th Avenue C
ZIP: 61265
(309) 743-1607
Primary
Total Enrollment 258
Butterworth Elem School
4205 48th St
ZIP: 61265
(309) 743-1604
Primary
Total Enrollment 259
Coolidge Rssp
3428 Avenue Of The Cities
ZIP: 61265
(309) 743-8587
Middle
Total Enrollment 11
Ericsson Elem School
335 5th Ave
ZIP: 61265
(309) 743-1606
Primary
Total Enrollment 107
Garfield Elem School
1518 25th Ave
ZIP: 61265
(309) 743-1608
Primary
Total Enrollment 379
George Washington Elem School
1550 41st St
ZIP: 61265
(309) 743-1619
Primary
Total Enrollment 295
Hamilton Elem School
700 32nd Ave
ZIP: 61265
(309) 743-1610
Jane Addams Elementary School
3520 53rd St
ZIP: 61265
(309) 743-1601
Primary
Total Enrollment 267
Jefferson Early Childhood Ctr
3010 26th Ave
ZIP: 61265
(309) 743-1611
Primary
Total Enrollment 260
John Deere Middle School
2035 11th St
ZIP: 61265
(309) 743-1622
Middle
Total Enrollment 755
Lincoln-irving Elem School
1015 16th Ave
ZIP: 61265
(309) 743-1612
Primary
Total Enrollment 443
Logan Elem School
1602 25th St
ZIP: 61265
(309) 743-1613
Primary
Total Enrollment 383
Moline High Sch At Coolidge Campus
3428 Avenue Of The Cities
ZIP: 61265
(309) 743-8587
High
Total Enrollment 65
Moline Sr High School
3600 Avenue Of The Cities
ZIP: 61265
(309) 743-1624
High
Total Enrollment 2122
Roosevelt Elem School
3530 Avenue Of The Cities
ZIP: 61265
(309) 743-1617
Primary
Total Enrollment 301
Willard Elem School
1616 16th St
ZIP: 61265
(309) 743-1620
Primary
Total Enrollment 269
Woodrow Wilson Middle School
1301 48th St
ZIP: 61265
(309) 743-1623
Middle
Total Enrollment 891

Moline Private Schools

Quad Cities Christian School
4000 11th St
ZIP: 61265
Secondary
Total Enrollment 53
Seton Catholic School
1320 16th Ave
ZIP: 61265
Elementary
Total Enrollment 508
St Pauls Lutheran School
153 19th Ave
ZIP: 61265
Elementary
Total Enrollment 33
Temple Christian Academy
2305 7th Ave
ZIP: 61265
Elementary
Total Enrollment 54
Villa Montessori School
2100 48th St
ZIP: 61265
Elementary
Total Enrollment 19
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