The Town FilesEast Moline, Illinois
City in Rock Island County · population 21,374 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $134,600
- Household income
- $61,779
- Jan low / Jul high
- 14° / 85°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 52
- Median age
- 38.9
East Moline is a city of 21,374 people in Rock Island County, Illinois. The median home is worth $134,600, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks more walkable than 89% of Illinois towns, better for cycling than 79% of Illinois towns, more vibrant than 76% of Illinois towns.
How East Moline 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 East Moline is worth $134,600, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $61,779, which is more affordable than 50% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $868 a month. 64.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | East Moline | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $134,600 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $868 | $960 |
| Median household income | $61,779 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 64.4% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1968 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.0% | — |
Who lives in East Moline
| People | East Moline | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.9 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 17.8% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.9% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.2% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 19.8% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 5.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 15.5% | — |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 19.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 91.3% | 90.4% |
Weather in East Moline
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 14.1°F. About 37.1 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.1 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 18 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 126 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
52 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Moline since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 10 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on March 13, 1990 about 7.5 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 11, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 124 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 4, 2023.
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 East Moline itself the ACS puts it at 3.4%.
Public schools in East Moline
12 public schools with 4,366 students, about 13.1 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Twp High School | 9-12 | 1,859 | 17.1 |
| Glenview Middle School | 5-8 | 1,112 | 11.3 |
| Ridgewood Elem School | K-4 | 414 | 14.8 |
| Hillcrest Elem School | K-4 | 328 | 14.9 |
| Wells Elem School | K-4 | 310 | 12.9 |
| Northeast Jr High School | 6-8 | 202 | 12.6 |
| East Moline Early Learning Center | PK-PK | 141 | 20.1 |
| Black Hawk Area Special Ed Ctr | Other | — | — |
| Black Hawk Area DHH Program | Other | — | — |
| United Twp Area Career Ctr | 11-12 | — | — |
| ACHIEVE Program | Other | — | — |
| East Moline Education Center | 6-8 | — | — |
Towns near East Moline
- Silvis, IL1.9 mi · 8,003 people · home $161,600
- Colona, IL4.3 mi · 5,045 people · home $147,500
- Le Claire, IA5.3 mi · 4,710 people · home $318,700
- Bettendorf, IA5.6 mi · 39,102 people · home $306,500
- Moline, IL6.0 mi · 42,985 people · home $146,300
- Coal Valley, IL6.2 mi · 3,873 people · home $215,700
- Milan, IL10.8 mi · 5,097 people · home $119,300
- Rock Island, IL10.8 mi · 37,108 people · home $125,900
East Moline questions
Is East Moline, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, East Moline scores better for retirees than 16% of Illinois towns and quieter than 19%. 17.8% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.9).
How much does a house cost in East Moline?
The median owner-occupied home in East Moline is valued at $134,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,779, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $868 a month.
What is the weather like in East Moline?
July highs average 85.0°F and January lows 14.1°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 37.1 inches of precipitation a year and 36.1 inches of snow.
Does East Moline get tornadoes?
52 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of East Moline since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on March 13, 1990. 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)