Livability Score

55
/100
i The AreaVibes Livability Score evaluates 9 different categories and creates an overall score out of 100. The higher the score, the better the area.

amenities F

There are not many amenities close to this location.
Coffee (0) F
Starbucks
Coffee Shop
Entertainment (0) F
SVCC Art Gallery
Art Gallery
Jerry Mathis Theater
Theatre Arts
Unknown Name
Cinema
Midway Drive-In
Cinema
Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society Museum
Museum
Engine Number 73
Museum
Dillon Home Museum
Museum
Food and Drink (0) F
Wendy's
Fast Food
Subway
Fast Food
McDonald's
Fast Food
KFC
Fast Food
Don Pedro's
Fast Food
Arthur's Garden Deli
Fast Food
Johnny's Bar & Grill
Bar
Fitness (0) F
SVCC Fitness Center
Gym
Groceries (0) F
Walmart Supercenter
Grocery Store
ALDI
Grocery Store
Parks (0) F
Oppold Marina
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
Park
Hoover Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Unknown Name
Playground
Sinnissippi Park
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Rock Falls Rotary Park
Park
Rock River Trail
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Lincoln Park
Park
Platt Park
Park
Redfield Park
Park
Unknown Name
Park
Unknown Name
Playground
Martin's Landing
Park
Dillon Home
Park
Shops (0) F
Dollar Tree
Discount Store
Harbor Freight Tools
Home Improvement
Blain's Farm & Fleet
Home Improvement
Menards
Home Improvement
Knie Appliance & TV
Electronics
Ashley HomeStore
Furniture
Kohl's
Department Store
PetSmart
Pets
Warrior Nutrition
Nutrition Supplements
Shell
Convenience Store
BP Shop
Convenience Store
Aaron's
Furniture
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commute F

Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Nelson.
Public Transit Stops (0)
Stops & Stations F
Workers Taking Public Transit
0.0% F
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cost of living A+

The cost of living in Nelson is 81/100 - which is 16% lower than Illinois.
Cost of Living
Goods & Services, Housing, etc. A+
Tax Rates
Income & Sales Tax D+
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crime D-

Nelson crime rates are 3,108 per 100k, which is 58% higher than Illinois
Property Crime
2,655 crimes per 100k F
Violent Crime
453 crimes per 100k D
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employment F

The median income in Nelson is $33,750 - which is 43% lower than Illinois.
Med. Household Income
$33,750 F
Unemployment Rate
2.8% B+
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health F

There are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,
Health & Safety (0)
Dentist, Doctor, Hospital, etc. F
Aspen Dental
Dentist
Illinois State Police District 1
Police
CGH Lynn Blvd Medical Center
Clinic
Rock Falls Medical Clinic
Clinic
Rastede Dental Clinic
Dentist
Air Quality
Median Air Quality B
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housing A+

Nelson home prices are $75,000 - which is 57% lower than Illinois
Home Price
$75,000 F
Home Appreciation Rate
6% B
Home Affordability
2.2x (home price to income ratio) A+
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schools F

The Nelson graduation rate is 61% - which is 28% lower than Illinois
School Test Scores
N/A
High School Grad. Rates
61% F
Elementary Schools (0) F
East Coloma - Nelson Elem Sch
Christ Lutheran School
Lincoln Elem School
High Schools (0) F
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Nelson? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Oppold Marina
      Unknown Name
      Hennepin Canal Parkway State Park
      Hoover Park
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Unknown Name
      Sinnissippi Park

      Entertainment

      SVCC Art Gallery
      Jerry Mathis Theater
      Unknown Name
      Midway Drive-In
      Sterling-Rock Falls Historical Society Museum
      Engine Number 73
      Dillon Home Museum

      Food & Drink

      Wendy's
      Subway
      McDonald's
      KFC
      Don Pedro's
      Arthur's Garden Deli
      Johnny's Bar & Grill

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Nelson? Of all people who commute, 0.0% take public transportation in Nelson.
      Drive to Work
      92%

      16% higher than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      0%

      5% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      0%

      3% lower than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Nelson? The cost of living in Nelson is 81/100 - which is 16% lower than Illinois.
      Nelson
      81

      19% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D- Crime

      What is the crime rate in Nelson? Nelson crime rates are 3,108, which are 58% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      3,108 per 100k people

      34% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 33

      34% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -1%

      Year over year crime is down

      F Employment

      What is the median income in Nelson? The median income in Nelson is $33,750 which is 43% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $33,75039% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $22,07626% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      40% lower than the US average

      F Health & Safety

      Is Nelson a healthy and safe place to live? No, there are not many hospitals, police and fire stations,

      Hospitals

      Pharmacies

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Nelson home prices? Nelson home prices are $75,000 - which is 57% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $75,00059% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $71325% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      61%

      3% lower than the US average

      F Schools

      Does Nelson have good schools? The Nelson graduation rate is 61% - which is 28% lower than Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      61%

      27% lower than the US average

      School test scores
      ?

      100% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      0:1

      100% lower than the US average

      N/A User Ratings

      Is Nelson a good place to live? Nelson has an overall rating of n/a% from 0 reviews.
      Overall user rating
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      0 total ratings

      User reviews rating
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      0 total reviews

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      0 total surveys

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