Rochester, Illinois
Rochester is a village of 3,766 people in Sangamon County, Illinois, founded in 1819.
Why visit Rochester
Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 2 parks and trails and 5 places to eat in and around town.
Highlights include Joseph Miller House, Taft Farmstead, Henson Robinson Zoo and North Park.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 19°F.
Weather in Rochester
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rochester
Rochester is a village and suburb of Springfield in Sangamon County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rochester had a population of 3,863. The village was settled in 1819, and is located in Rochester Township.
From the Wikipedia article Rochester, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks2
Joseph Miller House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
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Taft Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Rochester, Illinois, listed on the NRHP in Sangamon County
Parks, trails and playgrounds2
Restaurants and cafes5
Lighthouse
Diner · American · 0.9 mi
201 Walnut Street, Rochester
Su-We 07:00-14:00; Th-Sa 07:00-14:00,16:00-19:00
Razzo's Family Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza · 0.8 mi
203 South Walnut Street, Rochester
Tu-Su 16:00-21:00
Mockingbird Bakery
Bakery · 0.8 mi
129 South John Street, Rochester
Tu-Fr 07:00-12:00,15:00-17:00; Sa 07:00-14:00
The Filling Station
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
320 East Main Street, Rochester
Su-Th 11:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-25:00
Churches and places of worship1
Rochester Christian Church
Church · 0.9 mi
325 Walnut Street, Rochester
Mo-Fr; 09:00-16:00; Su 08:00-12:00
Shopping2
Gas and EV charging1
Schools, colleges and libraries20
Healthcare2
Map of Rochester
35 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 36°F | 19°F | 2.2 in |
| Feb | 41°F | 22°F | 2.2 in |
| Mar | 52°F | 31°F | 3.0 in |
| Apr | 64°F | 41°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 74°F | 53°F | 5.1 in |
| Jun | 83°F | 63°F | 5.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 66°F | 4.4 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 64°F | 2.9 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 56°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 66°F | 44°F | 3.1 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 33°F | 3.1 in |
| Dec | 41°F | 24°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Springfield #2 (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Sangamon County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2023-08-15: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2007-02-09: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2006-03-28: Tornadoes And Severe Storms (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (SPI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 11 miles away.
- Springfield 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Riverton 7 mi north, about 11 min by car
- Grandview 7 mi northwest, about 12 min by car
- Jerome 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Leland Grove 9 mi west, about 14 min by car
- Chatham 10 mi southwest, about 17 min by car
- Divernon 14 mi southwest, about 22 min by car
- Taylorville 17 mi southeast, about 27 min by car
- Auburn 17 mi southwest, about 27 min by car
- Athens 18 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Rochester Township hall 2026-05-29, User:Visviva, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Taft Farmstead, Nyttend, Public domain
- Henson Robinson Zoo Playground, Robert Lawton, CC BY-SA 2.5
- Modest Sphinx moth (Pachysphinx modesta) - Flickr - Jay Sturner (1), Jay Sturner from USA, CC BY 2.0
- Modest Sphinx moth (Pachysphinx modesta) - Flickr - Jay Sturner, Jay Sturner from USA, CC BY 2.0
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