Roscoe, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Winnebago County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
10,881 Population 1,059/sq mi density
$97,704 Median Income $41,908 per capita
$215,200 Home Value $316,708 Zillow
$1,349 Median Rent 27.9% income on rent
45°F Avg Temperature
157 Violent Crime/100K 555 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$97,704 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$215,200 home value, $1,349/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
157 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.6% bachelor's degree or higher

Roscoe, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$97,704
30% above
$41,908 per capita
Home Value
$215,200
24% below
Zillow: $316,708
Median Rent
$1,349/mo
16% above
27.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
157/100K
59% below
555/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
32.6%
3% below
96.6% high school+
Unemployment
3.2%
11% below
5.1% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.9%
15% above
12.2% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
45°F

How Roscoe Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Roscoe's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
130%
Home Value
76%
Rent
116%
Poverty
41%
Bachelor's
97%
Unemployment
89%
Crime
41%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Roscoe a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.6 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Roscoe residents earn a median household income of $97,704 , which is 30% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $41,908. The unemployment rate stands at 3.2% (11% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.1% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 5,870 business establishments, including 623 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Roscoe is $215,200 , 24% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $316,708. Median rent is $1,349/month, with 27.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.

Safety & Crime

Roscoe reports 157 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 59% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 555/100K.

Education

32.6% of adults in Roscoe hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below the national average). 96.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Roscoe has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C). Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population10,881
Median Age35.3 yrs
Density1,059/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.3%
Veterans6.4%

Economy

A+
Median Income$97,704
Per Capita$41,908
Unemployment3.2%
Poverty5.1%
County GDP$18,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142

Housing

A+
Home Value$215,200
Rent$1,349
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$316,708
Housing Units4,206
Rent Burden27.9%

Crime

F
Violent157/100K
Property555/100K

Health

Obesity36.9%
Diabetes8.7%
Smoking12.2%
Heart Disease4.6%
Premature Death11,176/100K

Climate

Avg Temp45°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation746 ft

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.6%
High School+96.6%
Graduate+12.1%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.6%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries12

Did You Know?

The median home in Roscoe was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Southern Wisconsin Regional (14 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
11.9% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 623 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.