Livability Score

73
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities B+

There are some amenities close to this location.
Coffee (5) A+
Awake Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
Awake Coffee Company
Coffee Shop
NEST Cafe
Coffee Shop
NEST Cafe
Coffee Shop
392 Caffé
Coffee Shop
Redband Coffee Co.
Coffee Shop
CoolBeanz Coffee House
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Dunn Brothers
Coffee Shop
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Caribou Coffee
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (6) A+
Circa 21 Dinner and Playhouse
Theatre Arts
Modern Woodmen Park
Stadium
Figge Art Museum
Art Gallery
German American Heritage Center & Museum
Museum
Varieties Nightclub
Nightclub
Clock Tower Building
Museum
Whitewater Junction
Water Park
Adler Theater
Theatre Arts
Centennial Hall
Theatre Arts
Fryxell Geology Museum
Museum
Anderson Outdoor Pavilion
Theatre Arts
Davenport Art Gallery
Theatre Arts
Rock Island Arsenal Museum
Museum
National Geographic Giant Screen Theater
Cinema
Putnam Museum
Museum
Rock Island Arsenal Museum
Museum
Galvin Fine Arts Center
Theatre Arts
Village Theatre
Theatre Arts
Hose Station No. 4
Museum
Vander Veer Botanical Park
Attraction
Vibrant Arena at the MARK
Stadium
John Hauberg Indian Museum
Museum
John Deere Pavillion
Museum
Brady Street Stadium
Stadium
30 Lanes
Bowling Alley
Food and Drink (10) D-
Bent River Brewing Company
Bar
Wake Brewing
Bar
Subway
Fast Food
Shenanigan's Irish Pub
Bar
Mary's On 2nd
Bar
Kilkenny's Pub
Bar
Mac's Tavern
Bar
Carriage Haus
Bar
Boozie's Bar & Grille
Bar
The Office Cocktail Bar & Lounge
Bar
Gateway Pub
Bar
Analog Arcade Bar
Bar
Great River Brewery
Bar
Triple Crown Whiskey Bar & Raccoon Motel
Bar
Whitey's Ice Cream
Sweets
Dunkin'
Fast Food
Checkers
Fast Food
Ken Anderson Academic All-America Club
Bar
KFC
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
Burger King
Fast Food
Wendy's
Fast Food
Gilly's Corner Tap
Bar
Thirsty's on Third
Bar
Taco Bell
Fast Food
Fitness (6) C-
Martin Luther King Community Center
Community Centre
Clock Inc. LGBT+ Community Center
Community Centre
Black & Brave Wrestling Academy
Gym
PepsiCo Recreation Center
Gym
R. Richard Bittner Athletic and Recreation Center
Gym
Roy J. Carver Physical Education Center
Gym
Fairchild Family Strength Center
Gym
Wellness and Recreation Center
Gym
Roosevelt Community Center
Community Centre
Building B
Gym
Rock Island Fitness and Activity Center
Gym
Nick Tarpeins
Gym
Moline Activity Center
Community Centre
Planet Fitness
Gym
Groceries (2) F
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Aldi
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Jewel-Osco
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Fresh Thyme
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Hy-Vee
Grocery Store
Parks (52) A+
Gabe and Lee Barber Park
Park
Centennial Bridge Park
Park
Centennial Bridge Park
Park
Schwiebert Riverfront Park
Park
Martin Luther King Memorial Park
Park
LeClaire Park
Park
Belle of the Bends
Playground
Denkman Park
Park
Centennial Park
Park
Kaiserslautern Square Park
Park
Bechtel Park
Park
Veteran's Memorial Park
Park
Longview Park
Park
Douglas Park
Park
Hauberg Estates Park
Park
Lafayette Park
Park
Reservoir Park
Park
Sister Concetta Park
Park
River Heritage Park
Park
Webber Park
Park
Apollo Park
Park
Monroe Park
Park
Herington Park
Park
Sylvan Park
Park
LeClaire Heights Park
Park
Shops (3) F
Circle K
Convenience Store
Source Bookstore
Books
Devine Creations Barbershop
Hairdresser
Steve's Barbershop
Hairdresser
The ComiQ Rack
Books
Ace Hardware
Home Improvement
Dollar General
Discount Store
Family Dollar
Discount Store
Express Lane
Convenience Store
Star Salon and Spa
Hairdresser
Corner Deli
Convenience Store
Hopes Bridal
Clothing
Studio Arts
Hairdresser
Kwik Shop
Convenience Store
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Kwik Shop
Convenience Store
Colman Florist and Greenhouses
Florist
Religious Supply
Gift Shop
Jerry & Sparky's Bicycle Shop
Bicycle
Family Dollar
Discount Store
City Line Plaza
Mall
Running Wild
Shoes
Sara Mini Mart
Convenience Store
Big Lots
Department Store
Simply Amish Furniture
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Rock Island.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Ground Transportation Center
Bus Station
Ground Transportation Center
Bus Stop
Center Station MetroLink
Bus Stop
Workers Taking Public Transit
1.8% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Rock Island is 88/100 - which is 9% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime F

Rock Island crime rates are 3,154 per 100k, which is 60% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,591 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
563 crimes per 100k F
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employment D

The median income in Rock Island is $48,120 - which is 19% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$48,120 F
Unemployment Rate
4.7% F
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health A+

There are some hospitals, police and fire stations.
Health & Safety (10)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. A+
Rock Island County Jail and Sheriff's Department
Police
Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Central Fire Station
Fire Station
Rock Island Police Department
Police
Community Health Care
Clinic
Davenport Fire Department Prevention Bureau Central Station
Fire Station
Davenport Police Department
Police
Scott County Sheriffs Office
Police
Fire Station No. 5
Fire Station
Saint Anthony's Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, LLC.
Nursing Home
CVS Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Rock Island Fire Station 3
Fire Station
Walgreens
Pharmacy
UnityPoint Health - Trinity
Hospital
Manor Care Health Services
Nursing Home
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Walgreens
Pharmacy
Davenport Fire Department Station 5
Fire Station
Davenport Fire Department Station 6
Fire Station
Trinity Medical Center
Clinic
Davenport Fire Department Station 4
Fire Station
St. Mary Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home
Genesis Medical Center
Hospital
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Pharmacy
Genesis Family Medical Center
Doctor
Air Quality
Median Air Quality D+
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housing A+

Rock Island home prices are $106,300 - which is 39% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$106,300 F
Home Appreciation Rate
8% B+
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Rock Island graduation rate is 83% - which is 3% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
20% F
High School Grad. Rates
83% C-
Elementary Schools (9) F
Rock Island Academy
Ricms
Jefferson Elementary School
Frances Willard Elem School
Monroe Elementary School
Frank L Smart Intermediate
Longfellow Elem School
Madison Elementary School
Jordan Catholic School
All Saints Catholic School
Denkmann Elem School
Hayes Elementary School
Eugene Field Elem School
Sudlow Intermediate
Washington Elementary School
St Paul The Apostle Catholic School
St Pauls Lutheran School
Earl H Hanson Elem School
Trinity Lutheran School
Mckinley Elementary School
Garfield Elementary School
Adams Elementary School
Lincoln-Irving Elem School
Williams Intermediate
Wilson Elementary School
High Schools (3) F
Thurgood Marshall Learning Ctr
Central High School
Rock Island High School
Alleman High School
West High School
Quad Cities Christian School
Mid City High
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ratings A-

Rock Island has an overall rating of 77% from 7 reviews.
User Reviews (1)
From AreaVibes A
User Surveys (6)
From AreaVibes B
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Rock Island Area Facts

  • Rock Island has a Livability Score of 73/100, which is considered excellent
  • Rock Island crime rates are 60% higher than the Illinois average
  • Cost of living in Rock Island is 9% lower than the Illinois average

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A Town Both Historic and Beautiful 4 rating By Anonymous ( Apr 26, 2018) If you want to live in a town that is beautiful and absolutely full of history, than Rock Island is a great place for you. We have everything from museums and culture, to interesting stories about our history, to great places to eat and shop. We have beautiful wooded areas and lo ...Read More vely lakes. Living in Rock Island is basically an artist's dream. There are so many scenes to sketch out before taking them to the easel to paint the beauty that is our town.

There are a lot of things that you could spend your time doing in Rock Island, whether you are an introvert or extrovert. Some of the best areas in Rock Island to visit are Figgee Art Museum for those as passionate about art as I, and the Black Hawk State Historic Site for those interested in our history, culture and natural beauty. For those looking for something a bit livelier, we even have an awesome casino and hotel to go along with it. Read Less
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      B+ Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Rock Island? Yes, there are some amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Gabe and Lee Barber Park
      Centennial Bridge Park
      Centennial Bridge Park
      Schwiebert Riverfront Park
      Martin Luther King Memorial Park
      LeClaire Park
      Belle of the Bends
      Denkman Park

      Entertainment

      Circa 21 Dinner and Playhouse
      Modern Woodmen Park
      Figge Art Museum
      German American Heritage Center & Museum
      Varieties Nightclub
      Clock Tower Building
      Whitewater Junction
      Adler Theater

      Food & Drink

      Bent River Brewing Company
      Wake Brewing
      Subway
      Shenanigan's Irish Pub
      Mary's On 2nd
      Kilkenny's Pub
      Mac's Tavern
      Carriage Haus

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Rock Island? Of all people who commute, 1.8% take public transportation in Rock Island.
      Drive to Work
      78%

      2% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      2%

      3% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      5%

      3% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Rock Island? The cost of living in Rock Island is 88/100 - which is 9% lower than Illinois.
      Rock Island
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      F Crime

      What is the crime rate in Rock Island? Rock Island crime rates are 3,154, which are 60% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      3,154 per 100k people

      36% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 32

      36% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      1%

      Year over year crime is up

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Rock Island? The median income in Rock Island is $48,120 which is 19% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $48,12013% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $25,59614% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      5%

      2% higher than the US average

      B+ Health & Safety

      Is Rock Island a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      UnityPoint Health - Trinity

      Pharmacies

      CVS Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Rock Island home prices? Rock Island home prices are $106,300 - which is 39% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $106,30042% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71425% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      4% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Rock Island have good schools? The Rock Island graduation rate is 83% - which is 3% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      83%

      1% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      20%

      59% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      16:1

      1% lower than the US average

      A- User Ratings

      Is Rock Island a good place to live? Rock Island has an overall rating of 77% from 7 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      77%

      7 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      80%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      71%

      6 total surveys

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