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Moline, IL

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Demographics

Majority WhiteSimpson's Diversity Index: 55
Population42,235
Foreign Born6.2%
Population Density2,525people per mi²
Median Age38.7 yrs
Demographics Trajectory
ChangingSince 2010, this city has seen significant changes in racial and ethnic composition in a short time.
Current Race / Ethnicity Breakdown
Population Trends

Quality of Life

Overall Quality Of Life
A-
Great

A high quality of life with strong walkability, manageable living costs, healthy neighborhood signals, and solid amenity access.

Quality of Life blends cost of living, nearby amenities, socioeconomic signals, and neighborhood character. City-level scores represent the whole municipality; individual neighborhoods can differ.

Cost of Living

66/100

34% below national average

A+

The Real Cost of Living in Moline, Illinois

TierIndividualFamily (4)
Survival $14k$27k
Comfortable $28k$41k
Luxury $105k+$162k+
Elite (Top 5%) $123k+$191k+
Affordability Ratio

158%

The Hood Index™

A metric tracking the socioeconomic signals of the area.

A
Hood Index scan area
Luxury Lean89%
RisksNeutralGrowth
Premium
40
Positive
40
Poor
6
Negative
5

Groceries

5 within 10 miles

2.5mi

Gas

0 within 10 miles

Hospital

3 within 20 miles

3.3mi

Airport

Trinity Medical Center Heliport

2.8mi

Post Office

USPS — Moline, IL

0.1mi

Critical Amenities

Golf7Nearest 2.5 mi
Camping20Nearest 4 mi
Marina9Nearest 2.2 mi
Winery0 
Ice Rink1Nearest 2.8 mi
Gun Range10Nearest 0.3 mi

Affluence Level

Overall Affluence Grade
D-
Soft

A below-average socioeconomic profile. Incomes, home values, and educational attainment trail the U.S., with higher poverty and unemployment.

Median HHI
$64k+0.6%
15% below US avg
Est. Avg Net Worth
$570k
13% below US avg
College Educated
29.1%
17% below US avg
WFH
7.6%
47% below US avg
Homeownership
66.0%
1% above US avg
Median Home
$142k
50% below US avg

Crime

Overall Crime Grade
C+
Moderate

Crime rates similar to the national median for U.S. locations.

Crime Rate
33.0
Incidents per 1,000 residents
5yr Trend
−17.2%
Overall crime change since 2020

Violent Crime

5yr−33.9%
Homicide
0.00 / 1k Residents100% below state avg
Robbery
0.38 / 1k Residents36% below state avg
Aggravated Assault
3.05 / 1k Residents152% above state avg

Property Crime

5yr−0.4%
Burglary
3.47 / 1k Residents133% above state avg
Larceny-Theft
20.32 / 1k Residents96% above state avg
Motor Vehicle Theft
5.13 / 1k Residents126% above state avg
Source: FBI Crime Data · 2025

Political Climate

Cook PVI: D+3Tilts Liberal

District shown is the primary district for this city’s centroid. Cities may span multiple districts.

Presidential Voting Trends for Moline, Illinois
Dem Rep
30%40%50%60%2000200420082012201620202024

Personal Sovereignty

Personal Sovereignty measures your capacity for self-reliance and independence with minimal government friction. Higher scores mean fewer barriers between you and the way you want to live... but it assumes you have the space you need and good neighbors.

Overall Sovereignty Grade
B
Self-Reliant

Viable for self-reliance. Generally workable, though some barriers may limit total independence.

State Policy

Tax Burden
F
Poor12.9% of income
Property Rights
C-
FairIJ Grade C-
Firearm Rights
F
PoorFPC Grade F
Homeschooling
A+
GreatNo notice required

Energy independence: Importer (45% of energy produced in-state)

Personal Liberty

Raw Milk
A-
OpenFarm sales legal
Gambling Laws
A
Broadly OpenCasinos · Poker · Sportsbetting
Marijuana Laws
A+
Fully LegalRecreational

Homesteading

Growing Season185 days241 frost-free
Annual Rainfall39.1"
Elevation574 ft

Strategic Assessment

Strategic Assessment grades tactical survivability using Joel Skousen's Strategic Relocation framework. Major population centers, blast zones, natural disasters, and border exposure all drive risk — lower exposure means a more defensible position in a crisis.

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Overall Strategic Grade
D+
Vulnerable

Multiple tactical vulnerabilities. Population density, target proximity, or disaster risk are likely compounding. A retreat property and exit planning is required.

Strategic Pillars

City Proximity
C-
Weak151 mi to nearest major city
Pop. Density
D-
Poor2,525/sq mi
Fallout Danger
F
Poor4 within ~30 mi
Natural Disaster
F
PoorInland Flooding
Border / Coast
A+
Greatborder 425 mi · coast 757 mi
FEMA Expected Loss$45.4M/yrfor the county

Key Distances

Nearest Major CityMadison270k people are 122 mi away
Nearest Major AirportNo hub airport within 50 mi
Distance to State Capital128 miSpringfield, IL
Nearest Prison5.3 mi1 within 25 mi

* Values derived from national, state, county, city and local statistics and may differ in a specific area. Last updated: 2026-04-19T06:54:13.000Z

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