Winnebago County, Wisconsin
Among the top 4% of US counties for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade C, better than 42% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade B, better than 53% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 36% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade A+, better than 96% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade B+, better than 71% of US counties
- top 7% for sales tax
- top 9% for walkability
- bottom 6% for property tax rate
Winnebago County is a county in Wisconsin with about 171,000 residents. It grades A+ for getting around and C for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include sales tax, walkability, and unemployment. It rates lower on estimated total tax burden and property tax rate.
Official websiteco.winnebago.wi.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Warm summers · Harsh winters · Moderate rain · Heavy snow
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Precipitation 4.0 in1.4 in
humid 72%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$70k74th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$44kbetter than 66% of US counties
Home Value$191k64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$880better than 38% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 36% of US counties
Property Tax Rate1.82%better than 6% of US counties
Income Tax7.60%better than 11% of US counties
Sales Tax5.70%better than 93% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden14.43%better than 9% of US counties
Unemployment2.4%better than 89% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)19°F10th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)71°F16th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation33.4 in29th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall42.7 inbetter than 17% of US counties
Sunny Days219 daysbetter than 32% of US counties
Summer Humidity61°Fbetter than 73% of US counties
Comfortable Days90 daysbetter than 78% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk86.8better than 13% of US counties
School Quality71.2better than 75% of US counties
Violent Crime853/100kbetter than 45% of US counties
Property Crime1247/100kbetter than 34% of US counties
Community
Population171,19788th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age38.424th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2139th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio1.0473rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningEven19th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)86.7%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)2.5%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.5%47th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)3.1%90th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)3.3%46th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time19 minbetter than 87% of US counties
Walkability9.2/20better than 91% of US counties
Airport Distance86 mibetter than 57% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access88.6%better than 82% of US counties
Amenities Nearby3.97better than 61% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessModeratebetter than 45% 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 $44k, better than 66% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Winnebago County?
- The median home value in Winnebago County is $191k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Winnebago County?
- Median household income in Winnebago County is $70k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Winnebago County?
- Median gross rent in Winnebago County is $880 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Winnebago County safe?
- Winnebago County is about average for safety comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 853/100k (better than 45%). Property crime is 1247/100k.
- What is the weather like in Winnebago County?
- Winnebago County averages 71°F in July and 19°F in January, with 33.4 in of annual precipitation and about 219 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 19 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)