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Rapids City, Illinois, in Rock Island county, is 12 miles E of Davenport, Iowa (center to center) and 140 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. The village is considered part of the Davenport - Moline - Rock Island metropolitan area. Rapids City has a population of 953.
In Rapids City, about 69% of adults are married. Rapids City is considered a village for married couples and families. Households are larger than most, which is consistent with the family emphasis of the village.
Interestingly, Rapids City is known for having more men than similar villages.
In 2000, Rapids City had a median family income of $50,893. Rapids City finds a smaller share of its people living in poverty than most places in the state.
In the 2004 election, George W. Bush was the top Presidential fund-raiser in Rapids City ($1,000). Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.
About 91% of housing units in Rapids City are owner-occupied.
In Rapids City, 96% of commuters drive to work.
Comparing Rapids City to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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| Racial Diversity |  | |
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| Short Commute Times | | |
| Working at Home | | |
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