I've always thought Rock Island had a bad rep from people who don't live there. For years I've had my photography studio in the District of Rock Island and I've always found that area of town to be a great place to work and to play. Whether it's event in Schwiebert Park or an music  at RIBCOA, Rock Island provides a lot of things to do for Quad Citians. A new study from consumer advocacy site NerdWallet has identified the best small cities in the U.S., and out of more than 1,300 places Rock Island ranked 32nd. 

To find the best small cities the study crunched U.S. Census data to assess three key factors:

  • · Affordability
  • · Economic health
  • · Quality of life

To read the full report, click here:

 

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