Rockdale
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Rockdale, Illinois, is a small village just outside of Joliet, offering a quiet, close-knit community experience. Though primarily residential, it features several parks, local dining options, and easy access to the Des Plaines River. Its location near major highways makes it a convenient stop for travelers exploring northern Illinois.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
2,012
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
41.51°, -88.11°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
65
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$2,240
Local Cost
$1,282
Local Income
$3,200
Cashless
80
English
100
Temperature
10.0°C
Summer Avg
22.4°C
Winter Avg
-3.4°C
Record High
40.8°C
Record Low
-38.6°C
Humidity
78%
Precipitation
984 mm
Internet Speed
405 Mbps
Upload
24 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
12
Walk Score
12
Footways
24.0
Airport
JOT
Distance
5 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 2026-03-22.
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 2 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 68/100.