Winnebago, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Winnebago County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
2,896 Population 1,501/sq mi density
$82,813 Median Income $43,296 per capita
$180,300 Home Value $290,525 Zillow
$941 Median Rent 35.3% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
70 Violent Crime/100K 490 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$82,813 median income, 2.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$180,300 home value, $941/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
70 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
26.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Winnebago, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$82,813
10% above
$43,296 per capita
Home Value
$180,300
36% below
Zillow: $290,525
Median Rent
$941/mo
19% below
35.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
70/100K
82% below
490/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
20% below
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
2.2%
39% below
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
15% above
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

How Winnebago Compares to the U.S. Average

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

Income
110%
Home Value
64%
Rent
81%
Poverty
56%
Bachelor's
80%
Unemployment
61%
Crime
18%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Winnebago a Good Place to Live?

B
3.4 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Winnebago residents earn a median household income of $82,813 , which is 10% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $43,296. The unemployment rate stands at 2.2% (39% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 6.9% 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 Winnebago is $180,300 , 36% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $290,525. Median rent is $941/month, with 35.3% 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 1986.

Safety & Crime

Winnebago reports 70 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 490/100K.

Education

26.9% of adults in Winnebago hold a bachelor's degree or higher (20% below the national average). 92.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.7/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Winnebago has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Data Overview

People

Population2,896
Median Age43.0 yrs
Density1,501/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans9.2%

Economy

A+
Median Income$82,813
Per Capita$43,296
Unemployment2.2%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$18,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142

Housing

A+
Home Value$180,300
Rent$941
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$290,525
Housing Units1,259
Rent Burden35.3%

Crime

F
Violent70/100K
Property490/100K

Health

Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,176/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain37.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation870 ft

Education

B
Bachelor's+26.9%
High School+92.0%
Graduate+9.7%
School Score4.7/10

Community

2024 VoteR 49% / D 50%
Commute26 min
Broadband87.0%
Internet Speed101 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries12

Did You Know?

Winnebago was founded in 1835.
The median home in Winnebago was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Chicago/Rockford International (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.452 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
13.7% 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.