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Rochelle, IL

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Population
9,498
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
819 ft
Median Home Value
$164,300
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$985/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$66,307
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityDeKalb, Illinois16 miles away · 40,467 residents.

About Rochelle

Rochelle is a city in Ogle and Lee counties, Illinois, situated along the Kyte River. Developing as a major railroad junction, the community of approximately 9,529 hosts the popular Rochelle Railroad Park and the massive Global III Intermodal Facility. Public primary education is served by Rochelle Community Consolidated School District 231.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingOutskirts FitA+99.1rating

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