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Rockton, IL


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Rockton, Illinois

Introduction to Rockton, Illinois

Rockton, Illinois, in Winnebago county, is 12 miles N of Rockford, Illinois and 71 miles SW of Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The village is included in the Rockford metropolitan area. As of the year 2000 census, 5,296 people lived in Rockton.

Rockton History

Rockton was originally inhabited by Native Americans. Stephen Mack Jr. is the credited founder of the community of Rockton. In the 1840s and 1850s, a large number of French-Canadians moved to Rockton.

Rockton and nearby Attractions

  • Beckman Mill
  • Rock Cut State Park
  • Burpee Museum of Natural History
  • Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden
  • Brodhead Depot Museum
  • Logan Museum of Anthropology

Things To Do In Rockton

Th Beckman Mill, a restored mill dating back to the 1860s, and the Tallman House, an Italian villa constructed by abolitionist W.M. Tallman are each accessible from Rockton. The Burpee Museum of Natural History, the Brodhead Depot Museum, the Midway Village & Museum Center and the Rockford Art Museum are the local museums. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Victorian Golf Course, the Ingersoll Golf Course or at the Turtle Greens Golf Club. The community also celebrates the Rhubarb Fest every May and the Old Settlers Days every July.

Rockton Transportation

Air transportation is available from the Dane County Regional Airport.

Rockton Higher Education

Rock Valley College, Kishwaukee College and the University of Wisconsin are some of the local colleges and universities.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyRockton Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 7%Rockton People in Middle Class or Better
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 16%Rockton College Educated Adults
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 19%Rockton Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Rockton, IL

Comparing Rockton 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
Male Share of the Population88
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Men78
Well-Paid Single Women67
Age of the Population44
Female Share of the Population33
Senior Citizens32
Racial Diversity26

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married99
Average Household Size88

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income89
College Educated Adults89

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Short Commute Times68
Working at Home55
Walking and Biking to Work46
Public Transportation Use35

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Rents54
Seasonal and Vacation Housing46
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes22
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals24

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