Rock Island
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Rock Island, Illinois, is a small city on the Mississippi River, celebrated for its historic riverfront and welcoming Midwestern vibe. With deep roots in American industrial history and a college-town feel, visitors enjoy both natural beauty and cultural highlights in a peaceful setting.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
717
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.51°, -90.58°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
72
Female Safety
75
LGBTQ+ Safety
70
Traffic Safety
80
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,840
Local Cost
$1,170
Local Income
$2,100
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
10.1°C
Summer Avg
23.1°C
Winter Avg
-4.0°C
Record High
42.7°C
Record Low
-35.7°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
924 mm
Internet Speed
347 Mbps
Upload
203 Mbps
Latency
7 ms
City Vibrancy
57
Coworking
0
Cafes
7
Nightlife
16
Parks
34
Transport
74
Walk Score
74
Footways
147.0
Airport
MLI
Distance
9 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 30 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 80/100.