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South Moline is a city located in Rock Island County in the state of Illinois, United States. According to the 2010 census, the population of South Moline was 22,934. South Moline is part of the Quad Cities metropolitan area along with neighboring cities East Moline, Moline, and Rock Island.

History

South Moline was first settled in the 1830s by pioneers moving west. It was originally called South Moline Township and was mostly agricultural land. The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railroad built tracks through South Moline in 1855, bringing industry and jobs to the area. South Moline was incorporated as a village in 1872 and as a city in 1907.

Some key moments in South Moline's history include:

To learn more about the history of South Moline, visit the South Moline Public Library Local History Department.

Population

According to the 2020 census, the population of South Moline is 22,934 residents. This is a 2.5% increase from the 2010 census population of 22,384. South Moline has seen steady population growth over the past few decades. It has a population density of about 2,000 people per square mile.

The racial makeup of South Moline is approximately:

The median age in South Moline is 39. The largest age demographics are working-age adults between the ages of 25-54. About 22% of the population is under age 18 and 15% is over age 65.

The median household income in South Moline is $62,000 per year. Most residents work in manufacturing, healthcare, retail, education, and hospitality services. Major employers in South Moline include John Deere, Trinity Regional Health System, SouthPark Mall, and Walmart.

Attractions and Landmarks

Quad Cities Botanical Center

The Quad Cities Botanical Center is a beautiful botanical garden located at 2525 4th Avenue in South Moline. It features lush indoor gardens, outdoor rose gardens, and educational exhibits. The botanical center also hosts events, classes, and weddings.

Quad Cities Botanical Center
2525 4th Ave
South Moline, IL 61265
Phone: (309) 794-0991

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Riverfront Museum

Located along the Mississippi River, the Riverfront Museum showcases regional history exhibits, art galleries, and an Omnimax theater. Popular exhibits include rock & roll history, Native American artifacts, and a Mississippi riverboat replica.

Riverfront Museum
101 River Dr
South Moline, IL 61265
Phone: (309) 764-5599

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Greenvalley Park

Greenvalley Park is a 48 acre recreational park located at 220 4th St in South Moline. Some of its features include hiking trails, baseball fields, tennis courts, and a disc golf course. The park frequently hosts community events.

Greenvalley Park
220 4th St
South Moline, IL 61265

Economy and Major Employers

The backbone of South Moline's economy has historically been manufacturing, especially agricultural equipment manufacturing. Major employers in the manufacturing sector include:

In recent decades, South Moline has worked to diversify its economy into sectors like healthcare, retail, and professional services. Major employers outside of manufacturing include:

South Moline also has a growing professional services sector focused on engineering, consulting, finance, insurance and IT services.

Transportation

South Moline is served by Interstate 74, Interstate 280, and Illinois Route 5 which provide connections throughout the Quad Cities region. The Metro bus system provides public transportation services in South Moline and the surrounding areas.

The Quad City International Airport provides commercial air service to South Moline. The airport offers daily flights to major hubs like Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, and Minneapolis.

For rail transportation, South Moline has an Amtrak station located at 1515 River Dr. The California Zephyr train stops daily at the station and provides service to Chicago and San Francisco.

Colleges and Education

South Moline is part of Rock Island County School District 41. The district has 9 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and one high school - Rock Island High School. The district office is located at 2101 6th Ave, Rock Island, IL 61201 and can be reached at (309) 793-5900.

For higher education, Augustana College is located in neighboring Rock Island at 639 38th St, Rock Island, IL 61201. Enrollment is around 2,500 students. Degrees are offered in arts, sciences, business, education, and nursing.

Western Illinois University - Quad Cities is located at 3300 River Dr, Moline, IL 61265 just north of South Moline. It is a branch campus of Western Illinois University in Macomb, IL. The campus offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs tailored for non-traditional and place-bound students.

Healthcare

The main healthcare provider in South Moline is UnityPoint Health - Trinity located at 2701 17th St, South Moline, IL 61265. Trinity is a full-service hospital and Level II trauma center that serves the entire Quad Cities region. Trinity has over 1,200 physicians across more than 50 specialty areas.

Other medical facilities in South Moline include:

Parks and Recreation

In addition to Greenvalley Park, South Moline has over a dozen other parks that provide places for recreation and gathering:

The Bi-State Regional Commission operates a 60-mile network of interconnected bike paths and trails in the Quad Cities region, including a path along the riverfront in South Moline.

For indoor recreation, the South Park YMCA located at 5101 11th Ave has a pool, gymnasium, fitness classes, and youth sports.

Libraries

The South Moline Public Library serves residents with books, media, internet access, reference services, and community programming. It is located at 908 15th Avenue, South Moline, IL 61265. Phone: (309) 736-3858.

Local Government

South Moline city government operations are based out of City Hall located at 612 16th Street, South Moline, IL 61265. Phone: (309) 736-2200.

The city government is led by an elected mayor and city council. The city provides services including police, fire, public works, and community development to residents and businesses.

More information can be found on the City of South Moline website.

Visitor and Tourism Information

The Quad Cities Convention & Visitors Bureau promotes tourism and provides resources to visitors in the Quad Cities region including South Moline. Their visitor center is located at 1601 River Drive, Suite 110, Moline, IL 61265.

Sports Teams

South Moline is home to the Quad Cities Bandits, a Class A minor league baseball team. The Bandits play at Modern Woodmen Park located at 209 S Gaines St, Davenport, IA 52802. The team is an affiliate of the Kansas City Royals.

For college athletics, Augustana College competes at the NCAA Division III level in several sports including football, basketball, soccer, wrestling, and volleyball.

Annual Events and Festivals

Some of the popular annual events in South Moline include:

Demographics

Here are some key demographic facts about South Moline:

Google Map of South Moline

County and Location

South Moline is located in Rock Island County in northwest Illinois. The county seat is Rock Island, and the county administers services like property records, courts, taxes, elections and public health.

Rock Island County Website: https://rockislandcounty.org/

Rock Island County Administration Building
1504 3rd Ave
Rock Island, IL 61201
Phone: (309) 558-3571




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