Winnebago County, Illinois
Among the top 15% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade F, better than 6% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 39% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade F, better than 9% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 85% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 76% of US counties
- top 7% for comfortable days
- top 18% for park & nature access
- bottom 1% for property tax rate
Winnebago County is a county in Illinois with about 285,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and F for affordability. Standout strengths include comfortable days, park & nature access, and walkability. It rates lower on violent crime and property tax rate.
Official websitewincoil.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain · Snowy
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Precipitation 4.6 in1.8 in
humid 100%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$62k54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$46kbetter than 40% of US counties
Home Value$147k42nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$941better than 29% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 45% of US counties
Property Tax Rate2.60%better than 1% of US counties
Income Tax5.00%better than 46% of US counties
Sales Tax8.86%better than 15% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.10%better than 10% of US counties
Unemployment7.5%better than 13% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)22°F15th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)73°F27th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation38.3 in39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall37.3 inbetter than 22% of US counties
Sunny Days184 daysbetter than 7% of US counties
Summer Humidity63°Fbetter than 64% of US counties
Comfortable Days101 daysbetter than 93% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk92.4better than 7% of US counties
Air Quality52 AQIbetter than 10% of US counties
School Quality71.1better than 75% of US counties
Violent Crime2447/100kbetter than 3% of US counties
Property Crime1876/100kbetter than 17% of US counties
Community
Population284,59192nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age39.532nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.4674th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9623rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)66.1%30th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)13.0%80th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)14.1%79th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)2.8%89th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.0%64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time23 minbetter than 62% of US counties
Walkability7.0/20better than 76% of US counties
Airport Distance69 mibetter than 68% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.5%better than 71% of US counties
Amenities Nearby1.62better than 44% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessExcellentbetter than 82% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Winnebago County an affordable place to live?
- Winnebago County is relatively expensive. Its cost-of-living index is $46k, better than 40% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Winnebago County?
- The median home value in Winnebago County is $147k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Winnebago County?
- Median household income in Winnebago County is $62k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Winnebago County?
- Median gross rent in Winnebago County is $941 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Winnebago County safe?
- Winnebago County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2447/100k (better than 3%). Property crime is 1876/100k.
- What is the weather like in Winnebago County?
- Winnebago County averages 73°F in July and 22°F in January, with 38.3 in of annual precipitation and about 184 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Winnebago County?
- Public-school quality in Winnebago County is above average, scoring better than 75% 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 23 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)