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Rapids City, IL

Village in Rock Island County, Illinois. ZIP codes: 61278.

Population

980

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

603

ZIP codes

1

Rapids City and its ZIP codes

Full map

Rapids City at a glance

  • Rapids City is about 2.6 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
  • The median household income is $83,125, close to the Illinois median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $203,700 (23% below Illinois).

Local data for Rapids City, IL

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Rapids City, IL, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$83,125

Poverty rate

3.3%

Median home value

$203,700

Homeownership

96.1%

Bachelor's or higher

23.2%

Median age

49.9

Average commute

21.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (233), Irish Americans (146), Mexican Americans (71).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rock Island County. PPP loans are for Rapids City.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.4%

Sep 2026, -0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$72,612

69,106 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$54,067

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$3.1B

FY 2026, $21,548 per person

PPP loans

$603K

15 loans, 87 jobs reported

Rock Island County economyFederal spendingPPP loans

How people get to work

Rapids City, IL, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone87.5%
  • Carpooled3.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
  • Worked from home8.3%

Average one-way commute: 21.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Rapids City, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

720

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

668

1.3% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

85° / 14°F

37.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Rapids City, IL, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

38.8%

U.S. 33.3% +5.5 pts

Diabetes

12.5%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

15.8%

U.S. 12.8% +3.0 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

7.7%

U.S. 11.1% -3.4 pts

ZIP codes in Rapids City

1 in or overlapping Rapids City. Population shown

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Cities near Rapids City

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Le Claire, IACity1.7 mi4.7
Port ByronVillage2.3 mi2.4
HamptonVillage3.7 mi1.5
BarstowCensus-designated place4.6 mi0.1
Campbell's IslandCensus-designated place5.4 mi0.5
ClevelandVillage5.5 mi0.3
Argo, IACensus-designated place5.7 mi0.5
Panorama Park, IACity6.1 mi0.1
Carbon CliffVillage6.3 mi2.1
Princeton, IACity6.3 mi3.3
JoslinCensus-designated place6.5 mi4.6
ColonaCity6.5 mi3.8
CordovaVillage6.8 mi0.6
SilvisCity6.9 mi4.3
Riverdale, IACity6.9 mi1.8
East MolineCity7 mi14.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Rapids City, IL in?
Rapids City is in Rock Island County, Illinois.
What ZIP codes are in Rapids City, IL?
ZIP codes in or overlapping Rapids City include 61278.
What is the population of Rapids City, IL?
About 980 people live in Rapids City, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Rapids City?
Nearby places include Le Claire, IA (1.7 mi), Port Byron (2.3 mi), Hampton (3.7 mi), Barstow (4.6 mi), Campbell's Island (5.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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