Winnebago County, Iowa
Among the top 13% of US counties for safety & wellbeing.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 72% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 43% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade A, better than 87% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A, better than 86% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B, better than 68% of US counties
- top 3% for violent crime
- top 3% for property crime
- bottom 15% for property tax rate
Winnebago County is a county in Iowa with about 11,000 residents. It grades A for safety & wellbeing and C for weather. Standout strengths include violent crime, property crime, and commute time. It rates lower on income tax and property tax rate.
Official websitewinnebagocountyia.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.7 in1.1 in
humid 87%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$63k57th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$43kbetter than 72% of US counties
Home Value$122k27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$669better than 85% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 63% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.50%better than 15% of US counties
Income Tax6.31%better than 19% of US counties
Sales Tax6.94%better than 70% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden11.51%better than 20% of US counties
Unemployment2.5%better than 88% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)15°F6th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation35.5 in33rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall40.8 inbetter than 19% of US counties
Sunny Days224 daysbetter than 35% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 62% of US counties
Comfortable Days88 daysbetter than 73% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk30.7better than 68% of US counties
School Quality47.9better than 35% of US counties
Violent Crime0/100kbetter than 97% of US counties
Property Crime0/100kbetter than 97% of US counties
Community
Population10,70424th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.551st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.1425th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0369th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2737th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)89.9%72nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)0.6%24th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)5.4%53rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.1%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)1.1%5th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time16 minbetter than 95% of US counties
Walkability6.7/20better than 68% of US counties
Airport Distance107 mibetter than 45% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access85.6%better than 65% of US counties
Amenities Nearby0.93better than 36% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 80% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Winnebago County an affordable place to live?
- Winnebago County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $43k, better than 72% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Winnebago County?
- The median home value in Winnebago County is $122k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Winnebago County?
- Median household income in Winnebago County is $63k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Winnebago County?
- Median gross rent in Winnebago County is $669 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Winnebago County safe?
- Winnebago County is safer than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 0/100k (better than 97%). Property crime is 0/100k.
- What is the weather like in Winnebago County?
- Winnebago County averages 71°F in July and 15°F in January, with 35.5 in of annual precipitation and about 224 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Winnebago County?
- Public-school quality in Winnebago County is below average, scoring better than 35% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Winnebago County?
- The average one-way commute in Winnebago County is 16 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)