East Moline, IL

Census place 1722073 · pop 20,904

D−46/ 100
🫤 Rough
D−
in IL
📍 Illinois ranks #39 of 50 states →
🏆 Rent$1,009/mo · top 4%
🚽 Prop tax2.66% · bottom 2%
Taxes
2.66% property · US 0.99%8.96% sales · US 7.00%4.95% flat income · US 4.63%

Sales & income are statewide.

The breakdown — worst first

Property-tax burden2.66%2

U.S. median 0.99% · worse than most cities

2.66% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Unemployment rateCounty-level4.9%14

U.S. median 3.6% · worse than most cities

4.9% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Adult obesity40.5%17

U.S. median 36.5% · worse than most cities

40.5% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Poverty rate19.8%18

U.S. median 12.1% · worse than most cities

19.8% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Property crime rate2374/100k21

U.S. median 964/100k · worse than most cities

2374 property crimes per 100k · Burglary, theft, motor-vehicle theft and arson per 100,000 residents.

Bachelor's degree or higher21.2%26

U.S. median 24.3% · worse than most cities

21.2% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Population growth (5yr)-0.1%29

U.S. median +2.4% · worse than most cities

-0.1% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Violent crime rate344/100k30

U.S. median 152/100k · worse than most cities

344 violent crimes per 100k · Violent crimes (murder, rape, robbery, aggravated assault) per 100,000 residents.

Median household income$61,77931

U.S. median $67,857 · worse than most cities

$61,779 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Uninsured adults11.9%32

U.S. median 9.3% · worse than most cities

11.9% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Adult smoking14.7%36

U.S. median 14.6% · worse than most cities

14.7% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Physical inactivity26.3%43

U.S. median 26.5% · worse than most cities

26.3% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Air quality (AQI)County-level44 AQI44

U.S. median 42 AQI · worse than most cities

44 median AQI · Median air quality index — lower is cleaner air. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Broadband access91.3%47

U.S. median 90.0% · worse than most cities

91.3% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Homeownership64.4%52

U.S. median 67.2% · better than most cities

64.4% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Poor mental health16.7%56

U.S. median 17.4% · better than most cities

16.7% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Income inequality0.4264

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.42 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Natural disaster riskCounty-level72/10073

U.S. median 77/100 · better than most cities

72/100 FEMA risk (higher = riskier) · FEMA National Risk Index — wildfire, flood, earthquake, heat and more. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Commute time19 min81

U.S. median 24 min · better than most cities

19 min average one-way commute · Average one-way commute to work, in minutes.

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level0 days85

U.S. median 1 days · better than most cities

0 unhealthy-air days per year · Days per year with unhealthy air (AQI above 100). Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Housing cost$134,60090

U.S. median $214,900 · better than most cities

$134,600 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Rent$1,009/mo96

U.S. median $1,756/mo · better than most cities

$1,009/mo typical rent · Typical monthly rent (Zillow Observed Rent Index, all home types).

Frequently asked

Is East Moline, IL a good place to live?
By the numbers, East Moline scores 46/100 — a D− (Rough) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 22 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is rent and its weakest is property-tax burden. Illinois overall ranks #39 of 50 states. Whether it's "good" depends on what you value — re-weight the factors to score it your way.
How safe is East Moline, IL?
East Moline reports 344 violent crimes per 100k and 2374 property crimes per 100k — worse than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is East Moline, IL expensive to live in?
East Moline has a median home value of $134,600 and typical rent around $1,009/mo — more affordable than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in East Moline, IL?
Its weakest measured area is property-tax burden (2.66%) — 2/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is East Moline, IL best at?
Its strongest measured area is rent ($1,009/mo) — 96/100, better than most U.S. cities.

Sources: U.S. Census (ACS), CDC PLACES, FBI Crime Data Explorer, BLS, EPA AirData, FEMA National Risk Index, and Zillow.