Winslow is a small town of 322 in Illinois, with a median household income of $60,313
.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Winslow stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, short average commutes.
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Winslow is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Winslow 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: 91.3
Winslow's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Winslow costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Winslow, IL
National Avg
Median Home Value
$95,000
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$808
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.1%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$60,313
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Winslow's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents
— 51% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
186.5 /100k
Property Crime
723.6 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Metric
Winslow, IL
National Avg
School District
N/A
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Elementary Schools
N/A
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Middle Schools
N/A
—
High Schools
N/A
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Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
8.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
94.5%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Winslow sees average highs of 26.7°F in January
and 82.5°F in July,
with 38.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 41.5 inches of snow per year.
Winslow's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Winslow roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $95,000 and median rent is $808/month.
Winslow's violent crime rate is 186.5 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 723.6 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.
Winslow, IL has a population of 322, a median household income of $60,313, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%.
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.
Winslow averages 26.7°F in January and 82.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.2 inches
with about 41.5 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Winslow, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61089.
The population of Winslow, Illinois is 322 with a median age of 37.0. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Winslow: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $95,000, median household income $60,313, crime index 43 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Winslow side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
