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