Primary sources for Rockford, IL
- Census Bureau profile of Rockford, IL, ACS data
- EIA-861 utility data for Rockford, IL, prices
- DOE LEAD tool for Rockford, IL, energy burden
- NOAA storms and FEMA flood claims for Rockford, IL
Electricity rates in Rockford, Illinois
Rockford, IL ranks 3 of 65 Illinois cities for households earning under $35,000 (34.6%). Rockford, Illinois has 147,649 residents in 61,481 households; 14.8% heat with electricity.
Households in Rockford, IL can pick a supplier. How to compare.
Rockford on the map
Winnebago County, with Rockford marked
Who supplies Rockford
Winnebago County lists 2 utilities for Rockford, IL, a city of 147,649: no plan prices, and retail supplier plans are not in public data; which listed utility delivers to your street depends on the address. Winnebago County page.
Who lives in Rockford: income, cars, homes
In Rockford, IL, 21,297 of 61,481 households earn under $35,000, 19,013 $35,000-$75,000, 15,157 $75,000-$150,000 and 6,014 $150,000 or more. 31,571 residents of Rockford, IL live below the poverty line, and the median age is 37.5. In Rockford, IL, 7,925 households own no vehicle and 28,452 own two or more; home EV charging depends on that. Of 61,582 workers in Rockford, IL, 4,870 work from home, 47,523 drive alone, 615 ride transit and 826 walk. In Rockford, IL, 14,066 of 26,687 renter households pay 30% or more of income in rent; 22,400 households moved in since 2018 and 12,014 before 2000, so electric accounts turn over at a moderate pace. Rockford, IL homes: 35,562 have 3+ bedrooms, 10,530 none or one, median 5.3 rooms.
Household income in Rockford, IL
| Rockford, IL | Value | Rank in Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL, households under $35,000 | 34.6% | 3 of 65 |
| Rockford, IL, households $150,000 or more | 9.8% | 62 of 65 |
| Rockford, IL, residents below poverty | 21.9% | 6 of 65 |
| Rockford, IL, median age | 37.5 | 43 of 65 |
| Rockford, IL, homes with 3+ bedrooms | 52.3% | 45 of 65 |
| Rockford, IL, households without a vehicle | 12.9% | 6 of 65 |
| Rockford, IL, households with 2+ vehicles | 46.3% | 58 of 65 |
| Rockford, IL, workers at home | 7.9% | 56 of 65 |
| Rockford, IL, cost-burdened renters | 52.7% | 16 of 65 |
| Rockford, IL, moved in since 2018 | 36.4% | 12 of 65 |
| Rockford, IL, moved in before 2000 | 19.5% | 43 of 65 |
Facts about Rockford
- Residents of Rockford, IL, ACS 2023
- 147,6495 of 65 Illinois cities with 30,000+
- Median household income in Rockford, IL
- $53,32862 of 65 of those cities
- Households in Rockford, IL
- 61,4812.40 people each
- Owner-occupied homes in Rockford, IL
- 53.8%33,093 owners and 28,388 renter households
- Housing units in Rockford, IL
- 68,0276,546 vacant or seasonal
- Homes heated by electricity in Rockford, IL
- 14.8%9,126 of 61,481 homes
- Land area of Rockford, IL
- 65.1 sq mi2,268.6 people per sq mi
- Bill as share of income in Rockford, IL
- 2.5%at 693 kWh a month over the $53,328 median household income
- Wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of Rockford, IL
- 204NWS point reports 2015 to 2025, 138.2 per 100,000 residents
- Median year homes were built in Rockford, IL
- 196250,410 of 68,027 homes (74.1%) before 1980
- Median home value and rent in Rockford, IL
- $120,900$954 gross rent a month, 9.47% of value a year
Bill and heat pump calculator, Rockford
Compare Rockford with nearby cities
| City near Rockford, IL | Distance from Rockford | Residents | Median income | Median year built | Median home value | Storm reports within 15 miles | Work from home |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL (this page) | 0 mi | 147,649 | $53,328 | 1962 | $120,900 | 204 | 7.9% |
| DeKalb, IL | 28.0 mi southeast | 40,464 (-107,185) | $46,564 (-$6,764) | 1977 (+15 yr) | $202,900 (+$82,000) | 188 (-16) | 4.7% (-3.2 pts) |
| Crystal Lake, IL | 37.4 mi east | 40,436 (-107,213) | $105,428 (+$52,100) | 1986 (+24 yr) | $287,400 (+$166,500) | 249 (+45) | 13.9% (+6.0 pts) |
| Carpentersville, IL | 40.6 mi east | 37,544 (-110,105) | $86,327 (+$32,999) | 1977 (+15 yr) | $225,200 (+$104,300) | 324 (+120) | 8.9% (+1.0 pts) |
| Elgin, IL | 40.8 mi east | 114,106 (-33,543) | $88,316 (+$34,988) | 1976 (+14 yr) | $252,400 (+$131,500) | 374 (+170) | 11.6% (+3.7 pts) |
| St. Charles, IL | 45.2 mi southeast | 32,733 (-114,916) | $115,350 (+$62,022) | 1985 (+23 yr) | $369,700 (+$248,800) | 436 (+232) | 14.5% (+6.6 pts) |
Housing and heating in Rockford
Rockford, IL: 50,410 of 68,027 homes were built before 1980 and 4,927 in 2000 or later. Rockford, IL has 40,985 detached houses, 11,540 homes in 5+ unit buildings and 430 mobile homes.
Age of homes in Rockford, IL
% of homes by decade built, Rockford, IL
- 22pre-40
- 840s
- 1750s
- 1460s
- 1370s
- 980s
- 990s
- 600s
- 110s
- 020+
Heating fuel in Rockford, IL
| Rockford, IL | Value | County | Gap | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL, median year built | 1962 | 1971 | -9 years | 51 of 65 |
| Rockford, IL, built before 1980 | 74.1% | 63.8% | +10.3 points | 17 of 65 |
| Rockford, IL, built 2000 or later | 7.2% | 13.2% | -5.9 points | 49 of 65 |
| Rockford, IL, detached houses | 60.2% | 69.8% | -9.5 points | 31 of 65 |
| Rockford, IL, apartments in 5+ unit buildings | 17.0% | 11.6% | +5.4 points | 46 of 65 |
| Rockford, IL, mobile homes | 0.6% | 1.3% | -0.7 points | 24 of 65 |
| Rockford, IL, renter households | 46.2% | 34.8% | +11.4 points | 7 of 65 |
| Rockford, IL, median home value | $120,900 | $155,100 | -$34,200 | 62 of 65 |
| Rockford, IL, median gross rent a month | $954 | $986 | -$32 | 56 of 65 |
| Rockford, IL, people per household | 2.34 | 2.42 | -0.08 | 49 of 65 |
Cost of living with electricity in Rockford
Rockford, IL: 61,481 households at $1,177 a year per home for electricity (Winnebago County average, DOE LEAD) come to about $72.4 million, an estimate; all home energy is $2,476 a year per household.
| Group in Rockford, IL | Households | Power per home | Power bill of the group | Share of Rockford, IL median income |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL, all households | 61,481 | $1,177 | $72.4 million | 2.21% |
| Rockford, IL, homeowners | 33,093 | $1,298 | $43.0 million | 2.43% |
| Rockford, IL, renters | 28,388 | $947 | $26.9 million | 1.78% |
Outage risk around Rockford
Rockford, IL, NWS reports within 15 miles of the centre, 2015 to 2025: 175 wind and 29 tornado, 138.2 per 100,000 residents of 147,649. Top gust near Rockford, IL: 83 knots, 96 mph. Damage near Rockford, IL: $8.3M.
Reports within 15 miles of Rockford, IL
wind and tornado reports, Rockford, IL
- 14'15
- 8'16
- 21'17
- 7'18
- 10'19
- 23'20
- 28'21
- 17'22
- 21'23
- 36'24
- 19'25
| Rockford, IL | Wind | Tornado | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford, IL, 2015 | 6 | 8 | 14 |
| Rockford, IL, 2016 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| Rockford, IL, 2017 | 17 | 4 | 21 |
| Rockford, IL, 2018 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| Rockford, IL, 2019 | 10 | 0 | 10 |
| Rockford, IL, 2020 | 19 | 4 | 23 |
| Rockford, IL, 2021 | 28 | 0 | 28 |
| Rockford, IL, 2022 | 16 | 1 | 17 |
| Rockford, IL, 2023 | 14 | 7 | 21 |
| Rockford, IL, 2024 | 32 | 4 | 36 |
| Rockford, IL, 2025 | 18 | 1 | 19 |
Analyst note on Rockford
Rockford, IL counts 147,649 residents in 61,481 households, on 65.1 square miles. Household income in Rockford, IL is $53,328; 33,093 of its 61,481 households own. 9,126 of the 61,481 occupied homes in Rockford, IL heat with electricity.
Rockford, IL has 68,027 housing units, 6,546 of them vacant or seasonal. Rockford, IL ranks 4 of 65 Illinois cities for the lowest median home value ($120,900). Rockford, IL ranks 4 of 65 Illinois cities for the lowest median household income ($53,328).
Rockford, IL ranks 6 of 65 Illinois cities for households without a vehicle (12.9%).
ZIP codes in Rockford
| ZIP area touching Rockford, IL | Share of the ZIP's land inside Rockford | Share of Rockford's land in the ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| 61109 (Rockford, IL) | 36.6% | 21.8% |
| 61107 (Rockford, IL) | 70.8% | 16.4% |
| 61108 (Rockford, IL) | 67.8% | 11.5% |
| 61101 (Rockford, IL) | 17.7% | 11.4% |
| 61102 (Rockford, IL) | 20.4% | 10.8% |
| 61114 (Rockford, IL) | 71.5% | 9.0% |
| 61103 (Rockford, IL) | 33.6% | 8.5% |
| 61104 (Rockford, IL) | 100.0% | 7.0% |
| 61020 (Rockford, IL) | 7.5% | 3.6% |
Census 2020 ZCTA to place land-area overlap. Look up any ZIP.
Illinois: home prices since 2001, planned plants.
Questions on Rockford
Rockford: what is the electricity rate?
No single rate in Rockford, IL: Illinois households pick a supplier and plan, and Winnebago County lists 2 utilities.
Rockford: how does it rank among Illinois cities?
Rockford, IL: rank 5 of 65 by its 147,649 residents, rank 62 of 65 by $53,328 median income.
Rockford: how many homes heat with electricity?
Rockford, IL: 9,126 of 61,481 occupied homes, 14.8%; Winnebago County 12.2%.
Rockford: how much income goes to electricity?
At 693 kWh a month, 2.5% of the $53,328 median income in Rockford, IL.
Rockford: can I choose a supplier?
In most of Illinois yes; municipal and co-op areas around Rockford, IL may be closed.
Rockford: damaging storms reported nearby?
204 NWS wind and tornado reports within 15 miles of the centre of Rockford, IL, 2015 to 2025, 138.2 per 100,000 residents.
How old are the homes in Rockford?
Rockford, IL: median home built 1962; 50,410 of 68,027 homes (74.1%) predate 1980, 40,985 are detached and 11,540 sit in buildings of 5+ units.
How many households in Rockford, IL earn under $35,000?
21,297 of 61,481, against 6,014 at $150,000 or more.
How many residents of Rockford, IL live below the poverty line?
31,571 residents.
How many Rockford, IL households have no car?
7,925 households; 28,452 have two or more.