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Rock Falls, IL

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Population
8,521
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
644 ft
Median Home Value
$83,900
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$754/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$49,600
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024

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OverallBest places in IllinoisPopulation rankingHighest population places in IllinoisNearest larger communityClinton, Iowa29 miles away · 24,049 residents.

About Rock Falls

Rock Falls is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, situated on the south bank of the Rock River opposite Sterling. Developing alongside the river's hydroelectric power and the historic Hennepin Canal feeder canal, the industrial community had a population of 9,066 at the 2020 census and is served by local public school districts locally.

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Lower County Wildfire Hazard Potential ClassA+100.0ratingLower Projected Late-Century County-Area Exposure to Sea-Level RiseA+100.0ratingPublic-School Academic GrowthA+99.6rating

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