The Town FilesRock Island County, Illinois
142,757 people. The median home is worth $150,400 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $67,159.
Towns in Rock Island County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moline | 42,985 | $146,300 | $67,701 | 38.0 |
| Rock Island | 37,108 | $125,900 | $59,041 | 37.4 |
| East Moline | 21,374 | $134,600 | $61,779 | 38.9 |
| Silvis | 8,003 | $161,600 | $62,375 | 47.1 |
| Milan | 5,097 | $119,300 | $62,597 | 36.0 |
| Coal Valley | 3,873 | $215,700 | $106,850 | 45.3 |
People and housing
| Rock Island County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $150,400 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $889 | $960 |
| Median household income | $67,159 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 40.3 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.7% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.5% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
70,119 jobs in 2024, average pay $72,332 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 720 storm events in Rock Island County from 1996 to 2026, with 7 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Rock Island County has been included in 15 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| June 24, 2008 | Severe Storm | DR-1771: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).