Rock Island Arsenal

Living Near the Base

• Compare rent and home prices by neighborhood, then estimate commute patterns to primary gates.
• Review nearby town and city options to match school, healthcare, and daily service priorities.
• Use official channels for updated traffic, gate access, and installation-specific procedures.

Family and Lifestyle

• Family fit varies by school zones, commute times, and community amenities in surrounding areas.
• Lifestyle can range from urban convenience to suburban quiet depending on where you choose to live.
• Climate and recreation options around Rock Island Arsenal should be factored into relocation planning.

Things to Do Nearby

• Local parks, trails, and recreation areas
• Community events and regional cultural attractions
• Nearby shopping, dining, and family amenities

PCS and Relocation Notes

• Research neighborhoods by commute time, not just mileage.
• Compare full monthly costs including transportation, utilities, and childcare.
• Confirm installation-specific arrival and access guidance through official channels.

PCS Climate and Natural Hazards

Climate and hazard profile near Rock Island Arsenal

NOAA climate normals from the nearest reporting station (ROCK ISLAND L&D 15, IL US), plus community-level hazard exposure for Rock Island County.

Avg high

60.2°F

Avg low

40.5°F

Annual rainfall

38.81 in

Typical snowfall

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Climate normals period: 1991-2020. Hazard ratings are community-level public references for PCS planning and are not installation-specific determinations. Sources: NOAA NCEI and FEMA National Risk Index methodology. Compare bases by natural-hazard risk.

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