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Moline, IL

Moline is a city located in Rock Island County, Illinois, United States. With a population of 42,985 in 2020, it is the largest city in Rock Island County.  Moline is one of the Quad Cities at the confluence of the Rock and Mississippi rivers, along with neighboring East Moline and Rock Island in Illinois and the cities of Davenport and Bettendorf in Iowa. The Quad Cities had a population of 384,324 in 2020. The city is the ninth-most populous in Illinois outside the Chicago metropolitan area.

Moline was established in 1843. The name derives from the French moulin meaning "mill town". The corporate headquarters of Deere & Company is located in Moline, as was Montgomery Elevator; its acquirer Kone has its U.S. division headquartered in Moline. Quad City International Airport, Black Hawk College, and the Quad Cities campus of Western Illinois University-Quad Cities are located in Moline. It is a retail hub for the Illinois Quad Cities, as South Park Mall and numerous big-box shopping plazas are located in the city. Moline's downtown serves as one of the civic and recreational hubs of the region as many events take place at the 12,000-seat Vibrant Arena at The MARK and John Deere Commons.

The city of Moline is nestled beside and on a broad bluff situated between the banks of the Mississippi River and Rock River in Rock Island County, Illinois. The city's highland areas are cut across by many deep ravines that break up the city into natural neighborhoods. The city is bounded to the east by East Moline and to the west by Rock Island.

Moline is located approximately 165 miles (266 km) west of Chicago and approximately 164 miles (264 km) northwest of Springfield, Illinois. Moline and its neighboring communities within the Quad Cities form the largest urban area along the Mississippi River between the Twin Cities (Minneapolis-St. Paul) to the north and St. Louis to the south and are located approximately halfway between them. The area is served by four interstate highways: Interstate 74 (which runs directly through Moline, bisecting it in roughly equal halves), Interstate 280 (which serves as a ring road around the Quad Cities), Interstate 80 (which crosses the Mississippi River a few miles to the northeast of Moline), and Interstate 88 (which begins on the eastern border of the Quad Cities and ends in Hillside, Illinois, near Chicago).

According to the 2010 census, the city has a total area of 16.66 square miles (43.1 km²), of which 16.43 square miles (42.6 km²) (or 98.62%) is land and 0.23 square miles (0.60 km²) (or 1.38%) is water

Moline places a strong emphasis on health and wellness, with multiple healthcare facilities serving the community. UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline, a leading healthcare provider, offers a range of medical services to residents. East Bank Club is one of the largest and most comprehensive fitness centers in the country. It offers extensive workout areas, over 150 group exercise classes per week, swimming pools, a golf center, and racquetball and squash courts. LA Fitness is a well-known chain of fitness centers with multiple locations across Illinois. Facilities typically include a wide variety of cardio and strength training equipment, group fitness classes, personal training services, and amenities such as swimming pools, basketball courts, and saunas. Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC) offers multiple locations in Chicago, each providing a range of fitness services including group classes, personal training, and specialized fitness programs. Lifetime Fitness centers are known for their large, resort-style facilities that include extensive gym equipment, indoor and outdoor pools, tennis courts, and a variety of fitness classes. Chicago Athletic Clubs (CAC) offer several locations throughout the city, each providing a unique blend of modern fitness equipment, group exercise classes, personal training, and wellness programs.

Top sites in Moline, IL are John Deere Pavilion, Vibrant Arena at The MARK, Ben Butterworth Parkway, and Quad City Music Guild.

Population: 41,965 (2023). ZIP codes: 61265, 61267. Area code: 309. Elevation: 580 ft (177 m). Area: 16.92 sq mi (43.83 km²).

FAQs

What is Moline, IL is known for?

The city, once called “Plow City,” remains the world headquarters for John Deere, and farm implements continue to be the primary economic factor in Moline. Aluminum and elevators are also produced, and food processing and the military (at the nearby Rock Island Arsenal) are important to the local economy as well. Moline is the seat of Black Hawk (community) College (1946); there is also a campus of Western Illinois University.

What is the crime rate in Moline, IL?

With a crime rate of 33 per one thousand residents, Moline has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 30. Within Illinois, more than 96% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Moline.

Is Moline, IL a nice place to live?

The City of Moline has been selected as one of the 10 Best Places to Live in Illinois by Travel + Leisure. Moline’s waterfront along the Mississippi River is active with a popular bike path, shops, restaurants, hotels, and entertainment venues. Downtown is walkable and has something to see and do every season. The housing market is still very affordable compared to other cities with similar amenities. There also is a mix of affordable properties available in a city with a median home value of around $135,000.

Sources

City of Moline

Wikipedia

Quad Cities Business

Neighborhood Scout

Britannica

UnityPoint Health - Trinity Moline

East Bank Club

LA Fitness

Fitness Formula Clubs (FFC)

Lifetime Fitness

Chicago Athletic Clubs (CAC)

John Deere Pavilion

Vibrant Arena at The MARK 

Ben Butterworth Parkway 

Quad City Music Guild

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