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Rock Falls, IL


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Rock Falls, Illinois

Rock Falls, Illinois, in Whiteside county, is 45 miles SW of Rockford, Illinois (center to center) and 105 miles W of Chicago, Illinois. About 9,580 people people live in Rock Falls.

The People and Families of Rock Falls

In Rock Falls, about 52% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Rock Falls had a median family income of $41,803.

Political Inclinations

The Democratic party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in Rock Falls.

Rock Falls Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Rock Falls, about 64% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Rock Falls, 93% of commuters drive to work. In the city, people like to walk or ride bicycles. Commuters in Rock Falls enjoy easier drives to work than most people.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 8%Rock Falls Short Commute Times
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 9%Rock Falls Walking and Biking to Work

Comparative Profile of Rock Falls, IL

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

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Senior Citizens76
Female Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity58
Age of the Population54
Male Share of the Population44
Well-Paid Single Men44

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size54
Portion of People Married42

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People in Middle Class or Better54
People Above Poverty43
Median Family Income43
College Educated Adults11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Short Commute Times910
Public Transportation Use45
Working at Home22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals810
Affordability of Rents86
People Living Alone77
Affordability of Property Taxes66
Housing Recently Built34
Seasonal and Vacation Housing13

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