Rockford, Illinois
Rockford is a city of 147,521 people in Ogle County, Illinois, founded in 1834.
Why visit Rockford
Townapedia lists 54 museums and landmarks, 88 parks and trails, 161 places to eat, 7 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Frank E. Bauer Bridge, Rockford Theater, Beattie Park Mound Group and Coronado Performing Arts Center.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 37 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Rockford
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Rockford
Rockford is a city in Winnebago and Ogle counties in the U.S. state of Illinois. It is located in far northern Illinois on the banks of the Rock River. It is the fifth-most populous city in Illinois, with a population of 148,655 at the 2020 census. The Rockford metropolitan area has an estimated 337,000 residents.
From the Wikipedia article Rockford, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
Turtle Mound
Scenic view · 1.7 mi
Ancient Native American Mounds that are used for burials, ceremonies, and spiritual gatherings.
Museums and landmarks54
Beattie Park Mound Group
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Archaeological site in Illinois, United States
Coronado Performing Arts Center
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Theater in Rockford, Illinois, United States
314 North Main Street, Rockford
Garrison School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Former public school in Rockford, Illinois
Haight Village Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Park in the United States of America
Amos Catlin Spafford House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Charles Lundberg House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.5 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Condon Brothers and R. H. Shumway Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic headquarters of the Condon Brothers and R. H. Shumway seed companies
East Rockford Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic district in Illinois, United States
Garrison–Coronado–Haskell Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic neighborhood in Rockford, Illinois
Graham–Ginestra House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.9 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Greenwood Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.3 mi
Cemetery in Rockford, Illinois
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Herrick Cobblestone
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.5 mi
House in Rockford, Illinois, USA
42 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds88
Anderson Japanese Gardens
Park · 2.1 mi
318 Spring Creek Road, Rockford
Mo-Fr 09:00-18:00; Sa 09:00-16:00; Su 10:00-16:00; Nov-Apr off
Klehm Arboretum and Botanic Garden
Hiking and trails · 3.0 mi
2715 South Main Street, Rockford
09:00-16:00 open "", Dec Th[-1]-Dec Th[-1] closed "Thanksgiving";...
Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens
Park · 1.6 mi
1354 North 2nd Street, Rockford
Tu-Fr 10:00-16:00; Sa,Su 10:00-15:00
BMO Center
Sports field and stadium · 1.8 mi
300 Elm Street, Rockford
76 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes161
John’s Restaurant and Pizzeria
Restaurant · Pizza, Steak House, Sandwich, Seafood · 1.9 mi
2914 11th Street, Rockford
Mo 16:00-21:00; Tu-Th 11:00-13:30,16:00-21:00; Fr...
Pino's on Main
Restaurant · Italian, Pizza · 2.9 mi
2511 North Main Street
Mo-Th 15:30-23:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:30; Su 11:00-22:30
Rockford Roasting Company
Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.8 mi
416 South Main Street, Rockford
Mo-Fr 06:30-17:00; Sa-Su 07:00-17:00
8th Ward Pub
Bar and pub · 1.6 mi
3905 Broadway, Rockford
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Culinary Underground
Diner · American · 1.8 mi
416 South Main Street
Mo-Sa 11:30-22:00; Su 03:00-22:00
149 more on the map.
Where to stay7
Churches and places of worship129
Saints Constantine & Helen Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 1.1 mi
108 North 5th Street, Rockford
Shopping36
Gas and EV charging33
Schools, colleges and libraries110
Healthcare32
Map of Rockford
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 14°F | 1.6 in | 10.9 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 18°F | 1.6 in | 8.5 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.8 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 2.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 20°F | 1.9 in | 9.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rockford Gtr Rockford Ap 72543 (5 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
Ogle County has had 9 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2010-08-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2008-03-13: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 5 miles away.
- Belvidere 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- DeKalb 28 mi southeast, about 45 min by car
- Freeport 29 mi west, about 47 min by car
- Huntley 33 mi east, about 53 min by car
- Dixon 36 mi southwest, about 58 min by car
- Crystal Lake 37 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Algonquin 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Lake in the Hills 39 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Elgin 41 mi east, about 1 h by car
- Carpentersville 41 mi east, about 1 h 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
- Aerial view of Rockford, Illinois, June 2017, Pi.1415926535, CC BY-SA 3.0
- The front of Lincoln Middle School (Rockford, Illinois), Jasonctillmann, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lincoln Middle School facing northwest (Rockford, Illinois), Jasonctillmann, CC BY-SA 4.0
- The eastside of Lincoln Middle School (Rockford, Illinois), Jasonctillmann, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Greetings from Rockford, Illinois - Large Letter Postcard (4237426072), Steve Shook from Moscow, Idaho, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Rockford, Zion Lutheran Church (1), Karsten11, CC0
- Rockford, Zion Lutheran Church, Karsten11, CC0
- Rockford, Zion Lutheran Church, Luther memorial, Karsten11, CC0
- Rockford, Emmanuel Lutheran Church, Karsten11, CC0
- Rockford, Emmanuel Lutheran Church (1), Karsten11, CC0
- Rockford, Emmanuel Lutheran Church (2), Karsten11, CC0
- Rockford, Scandinavian Cemetery (1), Karsten11, CC0
- Rockford, Scandinavian Cemetery (2), Karsten11, CC0
- Rockford, Scandinavian Cemetery (3), Karsten11, CC0
- Rockford Il Garrison School3, IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5
- Rockford Il Coronado8, IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5
- 326 South Third Street, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rockford Il Beattie Park Mounds2, IvoShandor, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rockford Morning Star Building, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- William Brown Building, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Peacock Brewery, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Valencia Court Apartments, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rockford Il Herrick Cobblestone1, IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5
- Rockford Il Amos Spafford House1, IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5
- RockfordArmory, Jake Mackenzie ( Transfinite ), CC BY-SA 3.0
- Lysander Jacoby House, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Y.M.C.A. Building, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image Condon-Shumway Building, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Image Indian Hill Manor, Boscophotos, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Herrick Cobblestone (9949676925), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Turner School, Jim Roberts, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Traditional Fruit Cake, Dan O'Connell, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Lake-Peterson House (9957860713), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 614-616 Seventh Street (9924389683), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nelson Block (9941095025), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Nilsons Bedford Block (9941127074), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- National Building (9941101806), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Ekstrom's Shop, Teemu08, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Gorham Building (9932658896), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
- 524-524.5 Seventh Street (9924246986), Teemu008 from Palatine, Illinois, CC BY-SA 2.0
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