Prophetstown, IL

Prophetstown, Illinois

Prophetstown, Illinois, in Whiteside county, is 34 miles E of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 118 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The city has a population of 2,023.

The People and Families of Prophetstown

In Prophetstown, about 57% of adults are married.

You'll feel comfortable in Prophetstown if you're 65 since the city is home to many people that age or older.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Prophetstown had a median family income of $47,589.

Political Inclinations

Residents of Prophetstown gave more campaign money ($2,000) to John Kerry than to the other people running for President in 2004. Residents gave more to the Democratic party than any of the others.

Prophetstown Housing

Owners occupy 77% of the housing units in Prophetstown. On average, the construction date of housing in the city is earlier than you'll find in most places.

Commuting

In Prophetstown, 91% of commuters drive to work. People elsewhere might commute hours every day. But generally not in Prophetstown, where the commutes are shorter than a lot of places.

High Points

Prophetstown strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

Category	Trophy
Short Commute Times (vs. State)	Top 9%

Comparative Profile of Prophetstown, IL

Comparing Prophetstown to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Senior Citizens
Age of the Population
Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
Male Share of the Population
Racial Diversity
Female Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Portion of People Married
Average Household Size

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Public Transportation Use

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Affordability of Property Taxes
Housing Recently Built

Prophetstown Almanac

Prophetstown Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

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

Prophetstown Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Prophetstown, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Prophetstown Public Libraries

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Prophetstown High Schools (2004)

PROPHETSTOWN HIGH SCHOOL
310 W RIVERSIDE DR
815-537-5161
Serves 277 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 12.6

Prophetstown Colleges

(List of All Illinois Colleges)

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