The Town FilesCoyne Center, Illinois
Community in Rock Island County · population 877 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $221,400
- Household income
- $115,156
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 53
- Median age
- 50.4
Coyne Center is a community of 877 people in Rock Island County, Illinois. The median home is worth $221,400, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks easier by car than 88% of Illinois towns, quieter than 85% of Illinois towns, better for retirees than 76% of Illinois towns.
How Coyne Center ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Coyne Center is worth $221,400, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 1.9 times the median household income of $115,156, which is more affordable than 68% of Illinois towns. 96.1% of households own their home.
| Housing | Coyne Center | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $221,400 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | — | $960 |
| Median household income | $115,156 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 1.9× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 96.1% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in Coyne Center
| People | Coyne Center | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.4 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 35.3% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 28.0% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 8.4% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 7.2% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 0.0% | — |
| Work from home | 1.6% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 16.8 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 97.7% | 90.4% |
Weather in Coyne Center
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 14.8°F. About 38.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.1 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
53 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coyne Center since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 12 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on August 15, 1978 about 7.8 miles from the town center. The most recent was on June 3, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 120 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on June 18, 1998.
Severe weather in Rock Island County since 1996
Rock Island County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| 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 |
Jobs and pay in Rock Island County
Rock Island County had 70,119 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,332 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Coyne Center itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Towns near Coyne Center
- Milan, IL2.4 mi · 5,097 people · home $119,300
- Rock Island, IL4.9 mi · 37,108 people · home $125,900
- Moline, IL6.7 mi · 42,985 people · home $146,300
- Sherrard, IL6.9 mi · 692 people · home $150,200
- Coal Valley, IL6.9 mi · 3,873 people · home $215,700
- Andalusia, IL8.2 mi · 1,184 people · home $168,000
- Matherville, IL10.0 mi · 707 people · home $134,800
- Orion, IL10.2 mi · 1,754 people · home $178,500
Coyne Center questions
Is Coyne Center, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Coyne Center scores better for retirees than 76% of Illinois towns and quieter than 85%. 35.3% of residents are 65 or older (median age 50.4).
How much does a house cost in Coyne Center?
The median owner-occupied home in Coyne Center is valued at $221,400 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $115,156, so homes cost about 1.9 times income. Median rent is — a month.
What is the weather like in Coyne Center?
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 14.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.3 inches of precipitation a year and 36.1 inches of snow.
Does Coyne Center get tornadoes?
53 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Coyne Center since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on August 15, 1978. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)