What is the median household income in Rapids City, IL?
The median household income in Rapids City, IL is $83,125 (±$14,993) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
In Rapids City, the median household income went from $75,536 in 2015–2019 to $83,125 in 2020–2024 (+10.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
Figures last updated on .
- Median household income
- $83,125 (±$14,993)
- Median renter income
- $250,000 or more
Income in Rapids City against Rock Island County, its state and the nation
| Rapids City | Rock Island County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $83,125 (±$14,993) | $67,159 (±$1,869) | $83,390 (±$362) | $80,734 |
| Median renter household income | $250,000 or more | $36,278 (±$2,226) | $50,420 (±$471) | $52,966 |
| Median owner household income | $82,500 (±$14,423) | $82,609 (±$3,224) | $103,505 (±$377) | $100,009 |
| Median gross rent | — | $889 (±$21) | $1,274 (±$5) | $1,413 |
In Rapids City, median household income is higher than in Rock Island County ($67,159).
It is not measurably different from Illinois ($83,390).
It is not measurably different from the national figure ($80,734).
In Rock Island County, Rapids City ranks 16 of 33 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest median household income.
Statewide, it ranks 966 of 2,652.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Income against housing costs since 2015–2019
| 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Amount of change | Verdict | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $75,536 (±$18,704) | $83,125 (±$14,993) | +10.0% | No measurable change after inflation |
| Median home value | $180,100 (±$23,246) | $203,700 (±$21,302) | +13.1% | No measurable change after inflation |
The Census Bureau publishes 2015–2019 dollars in 2019 dollars and 2020–2024 dollars in 2024 dollars.
Prices (the CPI-U, US Bureau of Labor Statistics) rose 22.7% between 2019 and 2024, so a dollar figure’s verdict compares the two after raising the earlier one by that much, using the Census Bureau’s test for a difference.
The two periods do not overlap, as the Census Bureau recommends for 5-year estimates.
Median household income in places near Rapids City
| Place | Distance | Median household income | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rapids City | — | $83,125 (±$14,993) | — |
| Le Claire | 2.3 mi | $104,844 (±$10,206) | Higher |
| Port Byron | 3.2 mi | $111,667 (±$22,104) | Higher |
| Port Byron Township | 3.2 mi | $77,083 (±$15,058) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton | 3.6 mi | $90,406 (±$9,044) | Not measurably different |
| Zuma Township | 4.3 mi | $84,468 (±$18,506) | Not measurably different |
| Hampton Township | 4.3 mi | $63,933 (±$7,165) | Lower |
| East Moline | 4.8 mi | $61,779 (±$4,698) | Lower |
| Coe Township | 5.1 mi | $128,250 (±$14,555) | Higher |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Hampton Township, IL ($63,933), East Moline, IL ($61,779).
Nearby places with a measurably higher figure: Le Claire, IA ($104,844), Port Byron, IL ($111,667), Coe Township, IL ($128,250).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Median household income across Rock Island County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| 10 | Hampton | $90,406 (±$9,044) |
| 11 | Drury Township | $87,031 (±$64,056) |
| 12 | Hillsdale | $86,250 (±$37,579) |
| 13 | Edgington Township | $85,203 (±$17,894) |
| 14 | Zuma Township | $84,468 (±$18,506) |
| 15 | Cordova | $84,167 (±$16,545) |
| 16 | Rapids City | $83,125 (±$14,993) |
| 17 | Andalusia | $77,222 (±$20,603) |
| 18 | Port Byron Township | $77,083 (±$15,058) |
| 19 | Canoe Creek Township | $76,875 (±$45,479) |
| 20 | Reynolds | $76,458 (±$7,123) |
| 21 | South Rock Island Township | $69,711 (±$3,837) |
| 22 | South Moline Township | $67,829 (±$5,272) |
Showing 13 of 33 places in Rock Island County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates), compared with 2015–2019.
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Rapids City
What is the median household income in Rapids City?
The median household income in Rapids City is $83,125 (±$14,993) a year (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Have incomes in Rapids City kept up with inflation?
In Rapids City, the median household income went from $75,536 in 2015–2019 to $83,125 in 2020–2024 (+10.0%).
Prices (CPI-U) rose 22.7% over the same years; the change is not measurably different from the rise in prices.
What do renters earn in Rapids City?
The median renting household in Rapids City, IL earns $250,000 or more a year.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rapids City village, Illinois
- Median Household Income by Tenure (B25119), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rapids City village, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Rapids City village, Illinois
- Median Household Income (B19013), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rapids City village, Illinois
- Median Gross Rent (B25064), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rapids City village, Illinois
- Median Value (B25077), 2015–2019 ACS 5-year estimates — Rapids City village, Illinois
- Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U), US city average, all items, US Bureau of Labor Statistics: annual averages 2019 and 2024
To check these figures in the Census Bureau’s own API, request the variables below from the 2024 ACS 5-year data profile (acs/acs5/profile) and detailed tables (acs/acs5) for Rapids City village, Illinois (place:62822, in state:17).
Each estimate (E or PE) has a margin of error beside it (M or PM).
The 2015–2019 figures are B19013_001E, B19013_001M, B25064_001E, B25064_001M, B25077_001E, B25077_001M from the 2019 release.
The API needs a free key.
DP03_0062E, DP03_0062M, B25119_003E, B25119_003M, B25119_002E, B25119_002M, DP04_0134E, DP04_0134M
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Figures are published by the US Census Bureau, HUD, the Bureau of Labor Statistics and the FBI; Seayora reproduces them and does not adjust them, except where a sentence says it compares dollar figures after inflation. They describe the whole place, not any one building or street, and are not an appraisal, a rent determination, a tax bill, a safety rating or legal advice.
Figures last updated on .
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