About Rockford

 We're the Forest City, where you can find affordable homes on tree-lined streets in friendly neighborhoods. Our central location, with easy access to major highways, rail service and one of the fastest growing airports in the country, makes Rockford a great location for new business development.

We're the home of Illinois' largest music festival, On the Waterfront; Jane, the dinosaur, at the Burpee Museum of Natural History; and we're the hometown of the internationally-known rock group, Cheap Trick. We have a proud past and an even brighter future.  We think you'll find that Rockford is a wonderful place to raise a family or grow your business. Below you will find links to information about a wide range of programs and services that we think make Rockford a great place to live, work and play.

Demographics

This page will provide an overview of the demographics of Rockford and links to other demographic information.

History

Read about Rockford's great history and find links to other resources for learning more.

Attractions

Rockford has numerous attractions for visitors and residents alike, regardless of what your interests might be.

Education

A number of options exist for students in the Rockford area, from excellent public schools, to private, religious, and special interest schools.

Business

Whether you are looking to move to Rockford as a resident or thinking of relocating or starting a business here, Rockford has much to offer.

Shopping

Whether you are interested for shopping for antiques, art, home improvement products, clothes or anything else you can possibly buy, you never have to leave Rockford to be satisfied.

Annual averages from the National Weather Service for Rockford, IL

Rainfall:          32.3 inches

Snowfall:         35.3 inches

Rainy Days:    118

Cloudy Days:  174

Wettest Month: June, 4.7 average inches of rain