Rochelle

City in Illinois, United States

Overview

Rochelle, an inviting small city in northern Illinois, is known for its welcoming community, railroad heritage, and mix of quaint neighborhoods. The town offers a laid-back Midwestern vibe, with family-friendly parks, local eateries, and charming downtown shops.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
9,446
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.92°, -89.07°

Key Metrics

Safety Score · estimate
72
Female Safety
70
LGBTQ+ Safety
65
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
97
Monthly Cost · estimate
$1,960
Local Cost
$1,180
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
78
English
100
Temperature
9.2°C
Summer Avg
22.1°C
Winter Avg
-4.7°C
Record High
40.6°C
Record Low
-38.6°C
Humidity
79%
Precipitation
966 mm
Internet Speed
347 Mbps
Upload
23 Mbps
Latency
13 ms
City Vibrancy
17
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
15
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
322.0
Airport
RFD
Distance
30 km

Data sources

Source-backed data

World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Record updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Record updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Record updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Record updated 2025-12-06.

Estimates and unverified origins

Oyster List climate data - Climate origins are unverified. Available methods include historical APIs and AI estimates; stored rows do not identify the original dataset, reference period, or model for each value. Treat these summaries as estimates until independently verified. Record updated 2026-03-22.
Oyster List city price estimates - Price origins are unverified. Available generation methods include AI estimates; stored records do not identify a survey, observation period, or model for each price. Record updated 2026-01-14.
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores include model-assisted estimates. Stored records do not identify supporting observations for each score. Model-reported confidence: 64/100; this is not a measured accuracy score. Model: derived+gpt-4.1. Record updated 2026-03-26.