Winnebago is a small town of 3,003 in Illinois, with a median household income of $82,708
and a 3.0% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 90 (US average = 100), which is
10% below the national average.
Strengths:
Winnebago stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Winnebago is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Winnebago city data on this page comes from official government sources —
the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.
Cost of Living
Index: 90.1
Winnebago's overall cost of living index is 90.1,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Winnebago costs roughly 10% less than the average American city.
Metric
Winnebago, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$166,700
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$1,100
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
88.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$82,708
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Winnebago's violent crime rate is 35.0 per 100,000 residents
— 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
35.0 /100k
Property Crime
489.5 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Winnebago is served primarily by Winnebago CUSD 323.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Winnebago, IL
National Avg
School District
Winnebago CUSD 323
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Elementary Schools
2
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Middle Schools
1
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
12.2:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
23.7%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
92.7%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Winnebago sees average highs of 29.1°F in January
and 83.9°F in July,
with 38.0 inches of annual precipitation
and 37.1 inches of snow per year.
Winnebago's cost of living index is 90, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Winnebago roughly 10% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $166,700 and median rent is $1,100/month.
Winnebago's violent crime rate is 35.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 489.5 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Winnebago are operated by Winnebago CUSD 323.
The district has 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.2:1. 23.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Winnebago, IL has a population of 3,003, a median household income of $82,708, and an unemployment rate of 3.0%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Winnebago averages 29.1°F in January and 83.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.0 inches
with about 37.1 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Winnebago, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61088.
The population of Winnebago, Illinois is 3,003 with a median age of 41.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Winnebago: cost of living index 90 (100 = US average), median home $166,700, median household income $82,708, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winnebago side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
