Rochelle Authority

Rochelle is a middle-income small town of 9,529 with home prices 1.6× below the Illinois median.

Rochelle, Illinois

In Lee County, Illinois, Rochelle anchors a community of 9,529. The median household income stands at $66,307.

Definition and scope

Located in Lee County, Illinois, Rochelle operates within Illinois's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 16 and is part of the Dixon, IL metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Rochelle has approximately 9,529 residents. The median age is 36.0 years. Roughly 53% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $164,300.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 64.7%
• Black or African American: 4.3%
• Hispanic or Latino: 26.9%
• Asian: 1.2%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Rochelle is $66,307. Poverty rate stands at 7.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 5.4%. Educational attainment: 18.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Rochelle:

• Public schools: 6
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Rochelle is Rochelle Municipal Airport - Koritz Field. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Ogle County Judicial Center. Amtrak service is available at Mendota, Illinois.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 811 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 6a.

References

• Illinois State Authority — state-level reference for Illinois.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.