WinnebagoIL
A town of 2,981, settled in 1835. Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns.
What makes Winnebago stand out
The 2 things Winnebago does most differently from other towns.
93% of working residents leave Winnebago for work
Where Winnebago’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Winnebago’s report card
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The data
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Homes in Winnebago sell for about $275K
The median sale price was $275,000 in May 2026.
Most working residents commute out of Winnebago
Most working residents leave Winnebago for work: only 7% work in town. The top destinations are Rockford (41%), Loves Park (3%) and Chicago (3%). Half commute less than 12 miles.
Where working residents work
Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns
Winnebago beats the Illinois average on 7 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 3.
| What stands out | Winnebago | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.2% | 9.9% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.1% | 15.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9.2% | 7.6% |
Less crime per resident than 81% of U.S. towns
Winnebago reports less crime per resident than 81% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Very low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 18% of U.S. communities.
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Winnebago has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 37 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
About Winnebago
Village in Illinois, United States
Winnebago is a village in Winnebago County, Illinois. It is part of the Rockford-Winnebago Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,940 at the 2020 census.
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- Established
- 1835
- Population
- 2,940
- Area
- 1.9 sq mi
- Elevation
- 869 ft
- ZIP code
- 61088