Rockton, IL

Census place 1765156 · pop 7,974

D60/ 100
😐 Meh
B
in IL
📍 Illinois ranks #39 of 50 states →
🏆 Own81.0% · top 13%
🚽 Prop tax2.42% · bottom 4%
Taxes
2.42% 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 burden2.42%4

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

2.42% of home value paid in property tax · Median real-estate taxes paid as a share of home value.

Unemployment rateCounty-level4.7%16

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

4.7% unemployment · Share of the labor force out of work. Published by county, not city — every city in the county shares this figure.

Adult obesity37.7%33

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

37.7% of adults · Share of adults with obesity (BMI ≥ 30).

Commute time25 min41

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

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

Unhealthy air daysCounty-level3 days46

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

3 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.

Natural disaster riskCounty-level90/10046

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

90/100 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.

Air quality (AQI)County-level43 AQI51

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

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

Adult smoking12.7%55

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

12.7% of adults · Share of adults who currently smoke.

Population growth (5yr)+4.4%60

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

+4.4% population change (5yr) · 5-year population change — are people moving in, or fleeing?

Housing cost$235,40061

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

$235,400 median home value · Median home value — how expensive it is to buy in. Higher = less affordable.

Poor mental health16.3%62

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

16.3% of adults · Adults reporting frequent poor mental health (14+ days a month).

Bachelor's degree or higher38.4%66

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

38.4% have a bachelor's degree or higher · Share of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher.

Broadband access94.0%69

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

94.0% of homes have broadband · Share of households with a broadband internet subscription.

Property crime rate827/100k70

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

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

Physical inactivity20.1%77

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

20.1% of adults · Adults with no leisure-time physical activity.

Violent crime rate65/100k81

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

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

Uninsured adults6.2%83

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

6.2% of adults · Adults 18–64 without health insurance.

Poverty rate5.5%84

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

5.5% live in poverty · Share of residents living below the federal poverty line.

Income inequality0.3886

U.S. median 0.43 · better than most cities

Gini 0.38 (0 = equal, 1 = unequal) · Gini index of household income (0 = equal, 1 = unequal).

Median household income$119,05886

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

$119,058 median household income · Median household income — a proxy for local economic health.

Homeownership81.0%87

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

81.0% own their home · Share of occupied homes that are owner-occupied.

Not measured for Rockton: Rent. Not every public source covers every city — EPA air monitors and Zillow rent only reach some places, and national crime data is still being added.

Frequently asked

Is Rockton, IL a good place to live?
By the numbers, Rockton scores 60/100 — a D (Meh) on Shcity, which ranks U.S. cities on public data across 21 metrics like crime, cost, jobs and health. Its strongest area is homeownership 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 Rockton, IL?
Rockton reports 65 violent crimes per 100k and 827 property crimes per 100k — better than most U.S. cities on violent crime.
Is Rockton, IL expensive to live in?
Rockton has a median home value of $235,400 — more affordable than most U.S. cities.
What's the biggest downside of living in Rockton, IL?
Its weakest measured area is property-tax burden (2.42%) — 4/100, worse than most U.S. cities.
What is Rockton, IL best at?
Its strongest measured area is homeownership (81.0%) — 87/100, 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.