Electricity rates in Rock Island, Illinois
Rock Island, IL ranks 3 of 65 Illinois cities for the lowest median home value ($118,400). Rock Island, Illinois has 36,758 residents in 15,679 households; 17.5% heat with electricity.
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Rock Island on the map
Rock Island County, with Rock Island marked
Who supplies Rock Island
Rock Island County lists 1 utility for Rock Island, IL, a city of 36,758: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Rock Island County page.
Housing and heating in Rock Island
Rock Island, IL: 14,767 of 17,262 homes were built before 1980 and 1,074 in 2000 or later. Rock Island, IL has 11,439 detached houses, 3,359 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 174 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Rock Island, IL
% of homes by decade built, Rock Island, IL
- 34pre-40
- 1240s
- 1650s
- 1360s
- 1070s
- 580s
- 390s
- 400s
- 210s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Rock Island, IL
| Rock Island, IL | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island, IL, median year built | 1952 | 1962 | -10 years | 60 of 65 |
| Rock Island, IL, built before 1980 | 85.5% | 76.6% | +8.9 points | 4 of 65 |
| Rock Island, IL, built 2000 or later | 6.2% | 10.4% | -4.2 points | 55 of 65 |
| Rock Island, IL, detached houses | 66.3% | 69.9% | -3.6 points | 20 of 65 |
| Rock Island, IL, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 19.5% | 16.3% | +3.2 points | 36 of 65 |
| Rock Island, IL, mobile homes | 1.0% | 2.5% | -1.5 points | 19 of 65 |
| Rock Island, IL, renter households | 36.5% | 31.4% | +5.2 points | 21 of 65 |
| Rock Island, IL, median home value | $118,400 | $144,700 | -$26,300 | 63 of 65 |
| Rock Island, IL, median gross rent a month | $819 | $863 | -$44 | 63 of 65 |
| Rock Island, IL, people per household | 2.15 | 2.26 | -0.11 | 64 of 65 |
Facts about Rock Island
- Residents of Rock Island, IL, ACS 2023
- 36,75850 of 65 Illinois cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Rock Island, IL
- $57,29258 of 65 of those cities
- Households in Rock Island, IL
- 15,6792.34 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Rock Island, IL
- 63.5%9,952 owners and 5,727 renter households
- Housing units in Rock Island, IL
- 17,2621,583 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Rock Island, IL
- 17.5%2,745 of 15,679 homes
- Land area of Rock Island, IL
- 16.9 sq mi2,178.8 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Rock Island, IL
- 2.3%at 693 kWh a month over the $57,292 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Rock Island, IL
- 288NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 783.5 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Rock Island, IL
- 195214,767 of 17,262 homes (85.5%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Rock Island, IL
- $118,400$819 gross rent a month, 8.30% of value a year
Cost of living with electricity in Rock Island
Rock Island, IL: 15,679 households at $833 a year per home for electricity (Rock Island County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $13.1 million, an estimate; all home energy is $1,691 a year per household.
| Group in Rock Island, IL | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Rock Island, IL median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island, IL, all households | 15,679 | $833 | $13.1 million | 1.45% |
| Rock Island, IL, homeowners | 9,952 | $942 | $9.4 million | 1.64% |
| Rock Island, IL, renters | 5,727 | $596 | $3.4 million | 1.04% |
Who lives in Rock Island: income, cars, homes
7,087 residents of Rock Island, IL live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.1. In Rock Island, IL, 5,014 of 15,679 households earn under $35,000, 4,503 $35,000-$75,000, 4,586 $75,000-$150,000 and 1,576 $150,000 or more. In Rock Island, IL, 1,913 households own no vehicle and 7,557 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Rock Island, IL homes: 8,425 have 3+ bedrooms, 2,988 none or one, median 5.4 rooms. Of 16,277 workers in Rock Island, IL, 1,433 work from home, 12,430 drive alone, 384 ride transit and 696 walk. In Rock Island, IL, 2,656 of 5,050 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 5,252 households moved in since 2018 and 3,684 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace.
Household income in Rock Island, IL
| Rock Island, IL | Value | Rank in Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Rock Island, IL, households under $35,000 | 32.0% | 9 of 65 |
| Rock Island, IL, households $150,000 or more | 10.1% | 61 of 65 |
| Rock Island, IL, residents below poverty | 20.9% | 8 of 65 |
| Rock Island, IL, median age | 37.1 | 46 of 65 |
| Rock Island, IL, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 48.8% | 56 of 65 |
| Rock Island, IL, households without a vehicle | 12.2% | 9 of 65 |
| Rock Island, IL, households with 2+ vehicles | 48.2% | 51 of 65 |
| Rock Island, IL, workers at home | 8.8% | 55 of 65 |
| Rock Island, IL, cost-burdened renters | 52.6% | 17 of 65 |
| Rock Island, IL, moved in since 2018 | 33.5% | 25 of 65 |
| Rock Island, IL, moved in before 2000 | 23.5% | 27 of 65 |
Outage risk around Rock Island
Rock Island, IL, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 250 wind and 38 tornado, 783.5 per 100,000 residents of 36,758. Top gust near Rock Island, IL: 93 knots, 107 mph. Damage near Rock Island, IL: $2.9M.
Reports within 15 miles of Rock Island, IL
wind and tornado reports, Rock Island, IL
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- 17'18
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- 27'20
- 2'21
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- 26'23
- 61'24
- 44'25
| Rock Island, IL | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island, IL, 2015 | 5 | 4 | 9 |
| Rock Island, IL, 2016 | 27 | 4 | 31 |
| Rock Island, IL, 2017 | 30 | 4 | 34 |
| Rock Island, IL, 2018 | 17 | 0 | 17 |
| Rock Island, IL, 2019 | 13 | 1 | 14 |
| Rock Island, IL, 2020 | 26 | 1 | 27 |
| Rock Island, IL, 2021 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Rock Island, IL, 2022 | 21 | 2 | 23 |
| Rock Island, IL, 2023 | 21 | 5 | 26 |
| Rock Island, IL, 2024 | 52 | 9 | 61 |
| Rock Island, IL, 2025 | 36 | 8 | 44 |
Analyst note on Rock Island
Household income in Rock Island, IL is $57,292; 9,952 of its 15,679 households own. Rock Island, IL counts 36,758 residents in 15,679 households, on 16.9 square miles. 2,745 of the 15,679 occupied homes in Rock Island, IL heat with electricity.
Rock Island, IL has 17,262 housing units, 1,583 of them vacant or seasonal. Rock Island, IL ranks 3 of 65 Illinois cities for the lowest median rent ($819 a month). Rock Island, IL ranks 4 of 65 Illinois cities for the oldest homes (median year built 1952).
Rock Island, IL ranks 8 of 65 Illinois cities for the lowest median household income ($57,292).
Bill and heat pump calculator, Rock Island
Compare Rock Island with nearby cities
| City near Rock Island, IL | Distance from Rock Island | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Island, IL (this page) | 0 mi | 36,758 | $57,292 | 1952 | $118,400 | 288 | 8.8% |
| Moline, IL | 4.7 mi east | 42,235 (+5,477) | $63,959 (+$6,667) | 1957 (+5 yr) | $141,900 (+$23,500) | 309 (+21) | 7.6% (-1.2 pts) |
| Peoria, IL | 70.7 mi southeast | 112,126 (+75,368) | $58,716 (+$1,424) | 1966 (+14 yr) | $149,500 (+$31,100) | 270 (-18) | 10.5% (+1.7 pts) |
| Pekin, IL | 79.8 mi southeast | 31,812 (-4,946) | $58,355 (+$1,063) | 1962 (+10 yr) | $118,200 (-$200) | 257 (-31) | 7.3% (-1.5 pts) |
| Rockford, IL | 95.3 mi northeast | 147,649 (+110,891) | $53,328 (-$3,964) | 1962 (+10 yr) | $120,900 (+$2,500) | 204 (-84) | 7.9% (-0.9 pts) |
| DeKalb, IL | 99.9 mi east | 40,464 (+3,706) | $46,564 (-$10,728) | 1977 (+25 yr) | $202,900 (+$84,500) | 188 (-100) | 4.7% (-4.1 pts) |
ZIP codes in Rock Island
| ZIP area touching Rock Island, IL | Share of the ZIP's land inside Rock Island | Share of Rock Island's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 61201 (Rock Island, IL) | 88.6% | 93.9% |
| 61264 (Rock Island, IL) | 1.4% | 5.8% |
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Questions on Rock Island
Rock Island: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Rock Island, IL: Illinois households pick a supplier and plan, and Rock Island County lists 1 utility.
Rock Island: how does it rank among Illinois cities?
Rock Island, IL: rank 50 of 65 by its 36,758 residents, rank 58 of 65 by $57,292 median income.
Rock Island: how many homes heat with electricity?
Rock Island, IL: 2,745 of 15,679 occupied homes, 17.5%; Rock Island County 16.5%.
Rock Island: how much income goes to electricity?
At 693 kWh a month, 2.3% of the $57,292 median income in Rock Island, IL.
Rock Island: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Illinois yes; municipal and co-op areas around Rock Island, IL may be closed.
Rock Island: damaging storms reported nearby?
288 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Rock Island, IL, 2015 to 2025, 783.5 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Rock Island?
Rock Island, IL: median home built 1952; 14,767 of 17,262 homes (85.5%) predate 1980, 11,439 are detached and 3,359 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many residents of Rock Island, IL live below the poverty line?
7,087 residents.
How many households in Rock Island, IL earn under $35,000?
5,014 of 15,679, against 1,576 at $150,000 or more.
How many Rock Island, IL households have no car?
1,913 households; 7,557 have two or more.