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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
General Quality
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About Rochelle

Rochelle is a welcoming northern Illinois community of around 9,500 residents, located roughly 25 miles south of Rockford and 80 miles west of Chicago. Known locally as the Hub City, it developed around major rail crossings and retains a solid industrial base alongside its quiet residential neighborhoods. For newcomers, it offers an affordable, laid-back lifestyle with a classic small-town feel surrounded by open farmland.

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Daily life here is practical and convenient, anchored by local public schools, Rochelle Community Hospital, and several neighborhood parks. The town is also famous among train enthusiasts for Rochelle Railroad Park, a popular viewing spot where visitors can watch dozens of freight trains rumble past each day. With Interstates 39 and 88 intersecting right by town, commuting to regional job centers or heading toward the Chicago suburbs for the weekend is easy.

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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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