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Prophetstown, IL

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Population
1,887
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
621 ft
Median Home Value
$116,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$733/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$65,125
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
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About Prophetstown

Set along the banks of the Rock River in northwestern Illinois, Prophetstown offers a quiet, close-knit small-town lifestyle. Daily life revolves around tree-lined residential streets, local schools, and Prophetstown State Park, where residents enjoy camping, fishing, and peaceful riverfront trails. It is an easygoing community in Whiteside County with a rich history and plenty of open outdoor space.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingLow PopulationA+100.0rating

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