Rock Falls
City in Whiteside County, Illinois
Rock Falls is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, with 8,789 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 646 ft (197 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sterling, 1.9 miles N.
- 8,789residents (2020 Census)
- 646 ftelevation · 197 m
- 4.0 sq miland area · 10.3 km²
- 2,207 / sq mipopulation density
- 61071ZIP code
About Rock Falls
Rock Falls is a city in Whiteside County, Illinois, United States. The recorded population was 8,606 at the 2020 census, down 7.12% from 9,266 in 2010. The city is located on the Rock River, directly opposite its twin city of Sterling.
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Living in Rock Falls
- Median household income
- $49,600
- Median home value
- $83,900
- Median rent
- $754/mo
- Median age
- 37.7
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Rock Falls had 8,789 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 8,789 |
|---|---|
| Density | 2,207 per sq mi (852 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Rock Falls at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | Whiteside County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 8,789 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.98 sq mi (10.3 km²) |
| Water area | 0.14 sq mi (0.36 km²) |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Coordinates | 41.7721° N, 89.6942° W |
| ZIP code | 61071 |
| Official website | rockfalls61071.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1764928 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Rock Falls
- Sterling1.9 mi N
- Galt3.3 mi W
- Como3.7 mi W
- Nelson4.8 mi E
- Harmon8.0 mi SE
- Coleta10.5 mi NW
- Tampico10.8 mi SW
- Deer Grove11.2 mi S
- Dixon12.2 mi NE
- Lyndon12.4 mi W
- Milledgeville13.9 mi N
- Morrison14.0 mi W
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Rock Falls
What county is Rock Falls in?
Rock Falls is in Whiteside County, Illinois.
What is the population of Rock Falls, IL?
8,789 people lived in Rock Falls at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Rock Falls, IL?
The ZIP code of Rock Falls is 61071.
What is the elevation of Rock Falls?
646 feet (197 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Rock Falls?
Sterling (1.9 mi), Galt (3.3 mi), Como (3.7 mi), Nelson (4.8 mi), Harmon (8.0 mi).
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