Whiteside County, Illinois
Prophetstown Real Estate and Local Guide
Prophetstown is a small, entirely rural city on the Rock River in Whiteside County, named for the Native American prophet Wabokieshiek whose village once stood here. Ranked Realty pairs verified local data with the agents who know Prophetstown best.
About the area
Living in Prophetstown, IL
The city sits on the site of Wabokieshiek's Native American village, destroyed on May 10, 1832 in the opening act of the Black Hawk War.
The housing market
Homes in Prophetstown
- About 76% of housing units are owner-occupied, typical of a settled rural community.
- Roughly 81% of the housing stock is detached single-family homes.
- The median home value is about $116,300, among the more affordable in the region.
Landmarks and lifestyle
What makes Prophetstown home
Prophetstown State Park
Illinois state park on the south bank of the Rock River at the edge of town
Prophetstown State Park
Roughly 53-acre park with boating, camping, fishing, and hiking on the Rock River
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Local facts on this page are verified against public sources as part of the AppWT local-data project. Data reflects the most recent available figures.