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Are you thinking of moving or relocating to Rockford, Illinois? Would you like to know what the quality of life is like living in Rockford?
Stephanie Pedersen reports in this review:
WeatherHow much crime?What are the neighborhoods like?What are the people like?
Rockford, Illinois is a place like many in Illinois. The weather is hot and humid in the summer with occasional thunderstorms and occasional tornados. Winters can be very cold with temps ranging from 13-18 below freezing. Spring and fall are quick changing and last for a very short time.There is a very popular group here that call themselves "Juggalo's" or ICP. A gang, but not your traditional. There are also Latin Kings, and their rivals. It is a dry town, as in greenery and growth.The whole town of Rockford is the same town in looks and people. There seems to be no difference in class. Rockford is Rockford. A dry, dirty town in the middle of corn, with nothing to do but get into trouble or be bored to death.Walking Zombies? They do the same routine everyday in a dry and desolate area, in the middle of corn, as slaves to the grind. The majority of the teens are not supervised and left to raise themselves. Kids usually have it hard here, making up the present and future of Rockford.
Downtown AreaRestaurantsSchoolsSingle life
I actually like the downtown area. It has a great deal of more shops and takes a great deal of more time walk threw and it is fun on a nice warm day.Here in Rockford, I would recommend and Mexican restaurant, as they are my favorite to visit in this town. Its all either very good o and authentic. There are a lot of different fast food places, but these mexican places make it a special place.The quality of the schools when publicly polled in the state of Illinois, rated a #3 out of ten and speaks for itself.As with many places in Illinois, Rockford is no different when it comes to "players" so there are in fact plenty of opportunities for singles, especially if they wanna date and sleep with many others at the same time and still call themselves "single".
Noisetown comparison vs.Best hospitalTourist attractions
Unusual noise would consist of any activity after hours late at night, when the thugs are out and being loud, and in Rockford, just that happens. Especially on the weekends and near the city, and populated areas.It is odd in comparison to other newer towns. Oregon, Illinois close by, is green, with tree's happier people and cleaner everything.Saint Anthony Medical Center I would say is the best. I say this from my own experience and from the good things I have heard from others.Pierce Lake during the fall, and summer, ok, winter and spring too. Anderson Japanese Gardens is another favorite.


General comments   
If felt like a town off the main road going through North Dakota. But having a few more buildings. Same collaboration of things along side the road, dry, and randomly spaced.   
Rockford, Illinois population: 152871

How many black people live in Rockford? How many white people?
Number of White People99517Percentage of White people65.1%
Number of Black People34438Percentage of Black people22.5%
Number of Hispanic People25524Percentage of Hispanic people16.7%
Number of Asian People5435Percentage of Asian people3.5%
Number of American Indian People1703Percentage of American Indian people1.1%

Note: Numbers may add up to >100% because some people are more than one race.

Rockford, Illinois

Percent college grads: 20.6%
Percent grad school grads: 7.5%
Unemployment rate: 11.8
Median house value: 109100
Median income: 38573


How many singles in Rockford?

Single men ages 20-34Single women ages 20-34Ratio of single men to women age
20-34
10915109311men for each woman
Single men ages 35-44Single women ages 35-44Ratio of single men to women age
35-44
442852490.84men for each woman
Single men ages 45-54Single women ages 45-54Ratio of single men to women age
45-54
426647770.89men for each woman


Crimes in Rockford, Illinois
CrimesAbsolute numbersAverage percentage chance of being a victim in
by typeof crimesOne YearFive Years
Murders210%0%
Robberies4950%2%
Aggr. Assault16461%5%
Burglary23755%21%
Auto Theft4380%1%

Weather History for Rockford, Illinois


Rockford, Illinois Basic Temperatue and Weather (30 year averages)
MonthNumber of Days below zero (degrees)Number of Days 0-20's (degrees)Number of Days 20's (degrees)Number of Days 30's (degrees)Number of Days 40's (degrees)Number of Days 50's (degrees)Number of Days 60's (degrees)Number of Days 70's (degrees)Number of Days 80's (degrees)Number of Days 90's+ (degrees)
January00283000000
February00029000000
March00012190000
April000001317000
May000000102100
June000000010200
July00000000310
August00000000310
September00000022620
October00000922000
November000217110000
December00229000000
Average year00306438425157840
How many days and how much precipitation and snow for Rockford, Illinois?

Number of days of rain
(.1 inch or greater)
total rainfallNumber of days of snow
(.5 inch or greater)
Total snowfall
January31.37310.2
February31.4127.7
March5214
April6300
May7400
June7400
July6300
August6400
September5300
October5200
November5211
December51311
Average year67361336
Realistic temperatures, taking into account precipitation, amount of sunlight during the day, winds during the day, and humidity during hot days.

MonthNumber of Days below zero (degrees)Number of Days 0-20's (degrees)Number of Days 20's (degrees)Number of Days 30's (degrees)Number of Days 40's (degrees)Number of Days 50's (degrees)Number of Days 60's (degrees)Number of Days 70's (degrees)Number of Days 80's (degrees)Number of Days 90's+ (degrees)
January03100000000
February02440000000
March00197500000
April000017130000
May00000724000
June00000061284
July00000004189
August00000007168
September000000108120
October000014111500
November00197400000
December03010000000
Average year0854314403141365421


How many hot humid days a year does Rockford, Illinois have?
How many cloudy days a year does Rockford, Illinois have?
How many sunny days a year does Rockford, Illinois have? How sunny is it?
How many windy days a year does Rockford, Illinois have? How windy is it?
See below for the answers!
MonthNumber of hot, humid daysNumber of very windy daysNumber of windy daysNumber of somewhat windy daysNumber of calm daysNumber of clear daysNumber of moderately cloudly daysNumber of somewhat cloudy daysNumber of very cloudy days
January03100081316
February02800071314
March03100072415
April03000072513
May03100073712
June181416007489
July31031008588
August310151609578
September33270010359
October03100092512
November03000072416
December03010081317
Average year8325990160993869156


(Note: Humidity, wind, and cloudcover information is based on (a) 30 year averages and in many cases (b) a large nearby weather station. If you're in an area with a lot of "micro climates" actual conditions may vary.)


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Sources of information: Census, FBI Crime Statistics, NOAA
Disclaimer: The information presented here are for the general population, assume the same rate of crime in the future, and an evenly distributed amount of crime throughout the city in question. They are not meant to accurately predict whether one person in particular will be a victim of crime. Percentages are based on the population of the city/town in question, except for burglaries, which are based on the number of households.