There’s a lot to love about the QC. We're literally at the center of it all – a connective hub in the heart of the country, connected through road, rail, river and air. Our region brings together two dynamic states and one mighty Mississippi River in a Midwestern sweet spot of industry and creativity, offering a diverse metropolitan area that’s urban and rural, upscale and down-to-earth.
The Quad Cities is the home of Fortune 500 companies and local businesses. It’s a diverse and vibrant community offering the amenities of a larger metro area without the traffic or cost-of-living hassles.
Sometimes we feel like a big city, sometimes like a small town. The Quad Cities is where a family of communities connect to form a great place for people of all backgrounds to live. Friendly neighbors, Midwest charm and easy-going local culture make individuals feel welcomed and valued.
The Quad Cities consists of a six-county bi-state region: Clinton, Muscatine and Scott Counties in Iowa; Henry, Mercer and Rock Island Counties in Illinois. It's within a 300-mile radius of 41 million people with close access to major markets: Chicago, Des Moines, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Minneapolis–St. Paul, Omaha and St. Louis.