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Roscoe, IL

Roscoe is a village in Winnebago County, Illinois, along the Rock River. It is in a suburban area of the Rockford, Illinois Metropolitan Statistical Area. The area has been undergoing a period of rapid growth. There have been numerous border disputes with its neighbor to the west, Rockton, Illinois, and development and annexations continue by both villages. Recent growth has included the Promontory Ridge and Hidden Creek custom home subdivisions east of the Illinois Tollway, I-39/I-90.

According to the 2010 census, Roscoe is located at 42°24′53″N 89°0′38″W (42.414841, -89.010470). Roscoe has a total area of 10.435 square miles (27.03 km²), of which 10.36 square miles (26.83 km²) (or 99.28%) is land and 0.075 square miles (0.19 km²) (or 0.72%) is water.

Though settled in the 1830s, Roscoe was incorporated as a village in 1965. The village was named after Roscoe Township. Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department Station Three, located at 13974 Willowbrook Rd, was hit by an EF-1 tornado on May 22, 2011. Path length was 1 mile long and 50 yards wide, no injuries were reported.

The four public schools in Roscoe are part of the Kinnikinnick School District. These are Ledgewood School (grades PreK-1), Stone Creek School (grades 2-3), Kinnikinnick School (grades 4-5), and Roscoe Middle School (grades 6-8). There is no public high school in the village, so high school students attending a public school must attend Hononegah High School in neighboring Rockton, Illinois, or Harlem High School, in Machesney Park, IL. The school district is involved in a court action to use eminent domain to acquire land in Roscoe for a high school. Roscoe Middle School is the largest feeder school for Hononegah High School. The Prairie Hill Community Consolidated School District #133 also serves parts of Roscoe's northeast area. Parts of the southern areas are served by Harlem School District 122. Rockford School District 205 serves the SE section of the village.

Health and wellness are paramount in Roscoe, with the city offering various amenities and services to support the well-being of its residents. The OSF Medical Group Primary Care stands as a cornerstone in providing comprehensive healthcare services to the community. Explore the parks, facilities, and programs the Roscoe Parks and Recreation Department offers. These spaces provide opportunities for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, sports, and picnicking. Join local fitness centers and gyms to participate in exercise programs, fitness classes, and strength training. Some popular options include Pure Gravity Fitness, Bootcamp Academy Roscoe, and NorthPointe Wellness. Discover the walking and biking trails in and around Roscoe, such as the Roland Olson Main Trail and Rock Cut Equestrian Trail. These trails offer opportunities for outdoor exercise and enjoyment of nature.

The top sites in Roscoe, IL are Historic Auto Attractions, Swanson Park, and Rock Cut State Park.

Population: 10,874 (2022). ZIP Code: 61073. Area codes: 815, 779. Elevation: 738 ft (225 m). Area: 10.34 sq mi (26.79 km²).

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Is Roscoe, IL a good place to live?

ROSCOE, Ill. (WTVO) — Roscoe has been named as one of the safest cities in Illinois, according to a new report. SafeWise analyzed FBI crime data for its 10th annual Safest Cities report and found Roscoe ranked #19 in the state. According to the report, Roscoe’s crime rates are below the statewide average, reporting fewer than 1 violent crime per 1,000 people.

What is the crime rate in Roscoe, IL?

According to NeighborhoodScout's analysis of FBI crime statistics, Roscoe is safer than 68% of the cities and towns in the US of all population sizes. In Illinois, only on the order of 48% of the communities have a lower crime rate than Roscoe. If you live in Roscoe, your chance of becoming a victim of crime in the community is 1 in 167. The US average across communities from the largest to the smallest is 1 in 43.

What are the demographics of Roscoe, IL?

Roscoe, IL is home to a population of 11.1k people, of which 99.3% are citizens. As of 2022, 6.7% of Roscoe, IL residents were born outside of the country (746 people). In 2022, there were 17.3 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (9.12k people) in Roscoe, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 528 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 483 Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Sources

Wikipedia

Village of Roscoe

OSF Medical Group Primary Care 

Roscoe Parks and Recreation Department 

Pure Gravity Fitness

Bootcamp Academy Roscoe 

NorthPointe Wellness

Roland Olson Main Trail 

Rock Cut Equestrian Trail

Historic Auto Attractions

Swanson Park

Rock Cut State Park

MyStateline

Neighborhoodscout

Data USA

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