At a Glance
Median Income
$82,813
$43,296 per capita
Home Value
$180,300
Zillow: $271,934
Median Rent
$941/mo
35.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
34/100K
1,114/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
26.9%
92.0% high school+
Unemployment
1.4%
6.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.0%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F
260 sunny days/yr
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)
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 1.4% (61% 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 $271,934. 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 34 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 91% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,114/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
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. The area gets 260 sunny days per year. 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 Born13.6%
Veterans9.2%
Economy
A+
Median Income$82,813
Per Capita$43,296
Unemployment1.4%
Poverty6.9%
County GDP$18,798M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,142
Housing
A+
Home Value$180,300
Rent$941
Ownership85.9%
Zillow$271,934
Housing Units1,259
Rent Burden35.3%
Crime
F
Violent34/100K
Property1,114/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault34/100K
Burglary101/100K
Health
Obesity37.0%
Diabetes8.5%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death11,176/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Sunny Days260/yr
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.
12.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 101 Mbps.
There are 623 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 27 fatal vehicle crashes.
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