Winnebago County

IL · Pop. 73,129 · Suburban County

6Homestead Score

Winnebago County is a suburban county in IL with a population of approximately 73,129.

$/Acre: $3,241
Property Tax: 2.27%
Growing Season: 178 days
Broadband: 77%
Safety: 5/10
Density: 45.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Good internet

Cons

Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%
Local Sales Tax1.38%
Combined Sales Tax7.63%
Cost of Living Index99.7
Median Household Income$76,187
Poverty Rate11.2%
Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$3,241
Median Home Price$353K
Acres for Sale4965
Building CodeNone
Permit Required
Zoning TypeLimited Zoning
Tiny Home Friendly
Mobile Home Friendly
Min Lot Size0.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8
Growing Season178 days
Annual Rainfall43.2 inches
Avg Summer High86°F
Avg Winter Low19°F
Soil TypeClay
Soil Quality5/10
Elevation3,099 ft
Top CropsWheat

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10
Wildfire1/10
Tornado5/10
Flood4/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal
Well Depth (avg)377 ft
Water AvailabilityAbundant
Solar (Avg PSH)3.7
Wind Potential6/10
Electric Rate$0.13/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated
HOA PrevalenceSome
Livestock Allowed
Chicken OrdinanceRestricted
Burn Permit Required
Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K534
Property Crime /100K670
Overall Safety5/10
Sheriff Response46 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital18.8 miles
Emergency Room
Healthcare Facilities3

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage77%
Cell CoverageFair
Starlink Available
Nearest Town20 miles
Nearest City39 miles
School District9/10
Farmers Markets1
Public Land Nearby49%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate5.4%
Ag EconomyModerate