The Town FilesMoline, Illinois
City in Rock Island County · population 42,985 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $146,300
- Household income
- $67,701
- Jan low / Jul high
- 15° / 86°
- Snow a year
- 36 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 40
- Median age
- 38.0
Moline is a city of 42,985 people in Rock Island County, Illinois. The median home is worth $146,300, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks more walkable than 95% of Illinois towns, hipper than 95% of Illinois towns, more vibrant than 82% of Illinois towns.
How Moline ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Moline is worth $146,300, below the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $67,701, which is more affordable than 50% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $900 a month. 67.3% of households own their home.
| Housing | Moline | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $146,300 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $900 | $960 |
| Median household income | $67,701 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 67.3% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1956 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.1% | — |
Who lives in Moline
| People | Moline | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.0 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 18.7% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 24.1% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 28.8% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.5% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 11.1% | — |
| Work from home | 9.8% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 18.0 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 92.4% | 90.4% |
Weather in Moline
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 14.8°F. About 38.3 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 36.1 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 22 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 129 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moline since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 9 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 19, 1966 about 1.3 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 11, 2025.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 169 times; the largest was 4.00 inches on April 4, 2023.
Severe weather in Rock Island County since 1996
Rock Island County has been included in 15 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| September 19, 2019 | Flood | DR-4461: Severe Storms And Flooding |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
Jobs and pay in Rock Island County
Rock Island County had 70,119 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $72,332 a year. Unemployment was 5.1% in 2023; in Moline itself the ACS puts it at 6.8%.
Public schools in Moline
15 public schools with 6,919 students, about 16.4 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moline Sr High School | 9-12 | 2,206 | 17.9 |
| Woodrow Wilson Middle School | 6-8 | 866 | 16.7 |
| John Deere Middle School | 6-8 | 744 | 14.9 |
| Hamilton Elem School | PK-5 | 569 | 15.8 |
| Roosevelt Elem School | PK-5 | 378 | 14.0 |
| Lincoln-Irving Elem School | PK-5 | 350 | 14.6 |
| George Washington Elem School | PK-5 | 311 | 14.8 |
| Benjamin Franklin Elem School | K-5 | 304 | 20.3 |
| Jane Addams Elementary School | K-5 | 302 | 18.9 |
| Logan Elem School | K-5 | 293 | 14.7 |
| Butterworth Elem School | PK-5 | 275 | 14.5 |
| Willard Elem School | K-5 | 176 | 14.7 |
Towns near Moline
- Coal Valley, IL4.1 mi · 3,873 people · home $215,700
- Silvis, IL4.4 mi · 8,003 people · home $161,600
- Milan, IL4.8 mi · 5,097 people · home $119,300
- Rock Island, IL4.8 mi · 37,108 people · home $125,900
- Bettendorf, IA5.9 mi · 39,102 people · home $306,500
- East Moline, IL6.0 mi · 21,374 people · home $134,600
- Davenport, IA7.7 mi · 101,724 people · home $166,400
- Colona, IL8.4 mi · 5,045 people · home $147,500
Moline questions
Is Moline, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Moline scores better for retirees than 17% of Illinois towns and quieter than 17%. 18.7% of residents are 65 or older (median age 38.0).
How much does a house cost in Moline?
The median owner-occupied home in Moline is valued at $146,300 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $67,701, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $900 a month.
What is the weather like in Moline?
July highs average 86.1°F and January lows 14.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 38.3 inches of precipitation a year and 36.1 inches of snow.
Does Moline get tornadoes?
40 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Moline since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 19, 1966. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)