Why visit Rockdale
Townapedia lists 21 museums and landmarks, 1 park or trail, 27 places to eat, 5 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Rialto Square Theatre, University of St. Francis, Joliet Central High School and Brandon Road Lock and Dam.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 17°F.
Weather in Rockdale
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rockdale
Rockdale is a village in Will County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Rockdale had a population of 2,012.
From the Wikipedia article Rockdale, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Rialto Square Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Theater and former movie theater in Joliet, Illinois, United States
University of St. Francis
School · 2.5 mi
Catholic university in Joliet, Illinois
Museums and landmarks21
Joliet Central High School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Public school in Joliet, Illinois
201 E Jefferson St, Joliet
Brandon Road Lock and Dam
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Lock & dam on the Des Plaines River in Joliet Township, Will County, Illinois
Hiram B. Scutt Mansion
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Jacob H. Henry House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Historic house in Joliet, Illinois, United States
Joliet East Side Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Park in Illinois, United States of America, United States of America
Joliet Iron and Steel Works
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.4 mi
Former iron & steel mill in Joliet, Illinois
Joliet Regional Airport
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi
Airport in Will County, Illinois, United States of America
Joliet Union Station
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
Former train station in the United States
Joliet YMCA
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Building in Illinois, United States
Louis Joliet Hotel
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.9 mi
Hotel in Illinois, United States of America
United States Post Office
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.8 mi
Government building in Joliet, Illinois
Upper Bluff Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
9 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes27
7 Brew
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.5 mi
2421 West Jefferson Street, Joliet
Su-Th 05:30-22:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-23:00
Dunkin'
Fast food · Donut, Coffee Shop · 1.2 mi
20 South Larkin Avenue, Joliet
Mo-Sa 04:00-21:00; Su 05:00-21:00
15 more on the map.
Where to stay5
Red Roof Inn Chicago - Joliet
Motel and hotel · 0.7 mi
1750 McDonough Street, Joliet
Churches and places of worship11
Christ Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 2.6 mi
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging6
Schools, colleges and libraries45
Healthcare2
Map of Rockdale
123 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 17°F | 2.0 in | 5.0 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 20°F | 1.8 in | 6.2 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 29°F | 2.3 in | 2.1 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 3.9 in | 0.1 in |
| May | 71°F | 49°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 60°F | 4.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 63°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 55°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 43°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 32°F | 2.5 in | 0.3 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 22°F | 1.9 in | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Joliet Brandon Rd Dam (1 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
Will County has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-11-26: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Tornadoes (Tornado)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Joliet Regional Airport (JOT) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 2 miles away.
- Joliet 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Preston Heights 2 mi east, about 4 min by car
- Shorewood 5 mi west, about 8 min by car
- Crest Hill 5 mi north, about 8 min by car
- Ridgewood 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Ingalls Park 5 mi east, about 8 min by car
- Crystal Lawns 5 mi northwest, about 8 min by car
- Fairmont 5 mi northeast, about 8 min by car
- Elwood 6 mi south, about 10 min by car
- Lockport 8 mi northeast, about 12 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): landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Joliet Township High School 1, QuartierLatin1968, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rialto Square Theatre in Joliet IL, 23 Nov 2012, Immewnity, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Post Office 1903, publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Brandon Road Lock and Dam Historic District 2012-09-29 11-40-19, Bwheelerrtrm, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joliet ironworks ruins, Mendaliv, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joliet Y 1927, publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joliet East Side Historic District 2012-09-29 11-58-45, Bwheelerrtrm, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jacob Henry Hs Joliet 2, Smallbones, CC0
- Joliet Municipal Airport, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Joliet Upper Bluff HD 1, Smallbones, CC0
- Joliet Union Station, Zol87, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Louis Joliet Hotel 1926 - Copy, publichall, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hiram Scutt Hs Joliet, Smallbones, CC0
- Slovenian Women's Union (49571798232), Joseph Gage, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cathedral of St. Raymond Nonnatus - Joliet 01, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- U of St Fran Joliet, Smallbones, CC0
- 2015-05-11 10 30 37 View south along Illinois Route 7 at the entrance to Interstate 80 eastbound in Joliet, Illinois, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Joliet Police Vehicle MP 24 562, Illinois_Roadbuff (Rogue Jr), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Unknown Unmarked Illinois State Police Troop 3 Vehicle 01, Illinois_Roadbuff (Rogue Jr), CC BY-SA 4.0
- Brandon Road Bridge over lock channel - Joliet, Illinois (2012), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- US 52 WB past IL 7, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- IL 7 NB past US 52, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Goodyear Eagle F1 Tire on Corvette Wheel (7082248513), artistmac, CC BY-SA 2.0
- US 52 WB past Midland Avenue Joliet, Dough4872, CC BY-SA 4.0
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