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Winnebago County, Illinois in numbers: crime, income, hazards
Winnebago County averaged 7.3 reported violent crimes per 1,000 residents a year in 2021-2025, about 2.5 times the Illinois rate (3.0). Households here have a median income of $65,837 and the unemployment rate was 4.6% in August 2026. Population: about 283,292 (Census, 2020-2024).
Last updated . Crime: FBI 2021-2025. Income and housing: Census ACS 2020-2024. Unemployment: BLS August 2026. Road work: October 11, 2026.
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What is the crime rate in Winnebago County?
Police agencies in Winnebago County reported an average of 2,088 violent crimes and 5,103 property crimes a year from 2021 to 2025. Per 1,000 residents, the violent-crime rate works out to 7.3: about 2.5 times the Illinois rate (3.0), and about 2.0 times the national rate (3.7). For property crime the county rate is 17.9 per 1,000 (Illinois: 16.0; U.S.: 18.1). Most violent crimes here are aggravated assaults (81%). CDC death records show about 28 homicide deaths a year in the county (9.8 per 100,000), a count that includes cases police may classify differently.
| Offense (yearly average, 2021-2025) | Winnebago County | Per 1,000 | Illinois per 1,000 | U.S. per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 2,088 | 7.3 | 3.0 | 3.7 |
| Murder | 21 | 0.07 | 0.07 | 0.06 |
| Rape | 184 | 0.65 | 0.47 | 0.40 |
| Robbery | 191 | 0.67 | 0.86 | 0.62 |
| Aggravated assault | 1,693 | 5.9 | 1.6 | 2.6 |
| Property crime | 5,103 | 17.9 | 16.0 | 18.1 |
| Burglary | 904 | 3.2 | 2.2 | 2.4 |
| Larceny-theft | 3,396 | 11.9 | 11.2 | 13.0 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 802 | 2.8 | 2.7 | 2.6 |
Most crime never reaches the police, so these are reported crimes, a floor rather than the full count. In 2024 about half of violent crimes (48%) and about 3 in 10 property crimes (31%) were reported to police (U.S. Justice Department, National Crime Victimization Survey). Rates also depend on how completely each agency reports to the FBI. County figures add up the city police and sheriff reports in the county (11 agencies; 100% of residents covered).
What is the median household income in Winnebago County?
The median household in Winnebago County earns $65,837 a year, 21% lower than the Illinois median ($83,390). The typical owner-occupied home is valued at $164,500 by its owners; renters pay a median $1,021. 20.4% of households received SNAP benefits in the past year (state: 13.8%). The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.6% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 5,888 people out of work and looking.
| Census ACS 2020-2024 | Winnebago County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 283,292 | 12,694,798 | 334,922,499 |
| Median household income | $65,837 | $83,390 | $80,734 |
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $164,500 | $263,300 | $332,700 |
| Median gross rent | $1,021 | $1,274 | $1,413 |
| Unemployment rate (2020-2024 average) | 7.3% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| People below the poverty line | 15.6% | 11.8% | 12.5% |
| Households receiving SNAP (food stamps) | 20.4% | 13.8% | 12.1% |
| Adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher | 25.2% | 37.8% | 35.7% |
| Homeowner households | 65.9% | 67.1% | 65.2% |
| Median age | 39.6 | 39.0 | 38.9 |
| Households with broadband internet | 88.8% | 90.8% | 91.0% |
| People without health insurance | 6.2% | 6.9% | 8.4% |
What natural hazards and environmental sites are in Winnebago County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Winnebago County as “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High). The index compares counties with each other and also weighs how vulnerable and resilient a community is, so it is a long-run estimate, not a forecast.
Superfund sites
5 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Winnebago County: Beloit Corp., Acme Solvent Reclaiming, Inc. (Morristown Plant), Pagel'S Pit, Southeast Rockford Ground Water Contamination and Interstate Pollution Control, Inc.. A listing means EPA is managing a long-term cleanup; it does not by itself mean anyone is exposed today.
High-hazard dams
The National Inventory of Dams lists 7 high-hazard dams in Winnebago County. Tallest on the list: Alpine Dam (48 ft) and Pierce Lake Dam (46 ft). “High hazard” describes what lies downstream (people would probably die if the dam failed), not how likely the dam is to fail.
Industrial chemical releases
45 facilities in the county filed Toxics Release Inventory reports for 2024, together reporting 641,847 pounds of listed chemicals released on site. Reported releases are legal permitted amounts in most cases.
Disasters, air and water
Winnebago County was covered by 1 federal major disaster declaration from 2016 through 2025 (Flood 1), not counting COVID-19. EPA air monitors logged 3 days in 2024 when the air quality index reached “unhealthy for sensitive groups” or worse. Of 28 community water systems, none had an open health-based drinking-water violation in EPA's records (September 2026). EPA puts the county in radon zone 1 (highest). NHTSA counted 27 traffic deaths in the county in 2024, including 6 pedestrians.
Is there road construction in Winnebago County?
Winnebago County had 2 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Roads listed: I-39 and I-39/90 (Jane Addams Memorial Tollway). 2 are on interstates. The map's construction layer is refreshed every morning.
See today's work zones on the map →
How many schools, nursing homes and parks are in Winnebago County?
Federal school lists show 92 public and 19 private schools in the county. 15 nursing homes are certified by Medicare or Medicaid here; star ratings for each are on the map and on Medicare's Care Compare. USGS mapping shows 30 fire or EMS stations and 12 police or sheriff stations. 1 state park or recreation area: Rock Cut State Park.
What tribal lands and sacred sites are in Winnebago County?
1 ancient or sacred site is on the map here: Beattie Park Mound Group. Many are sacred to living communities, so visit respectfully and follow posted rules.
See them on the map: sacred sites →
Gun shops, liquor stores and Planned Parenthood in Winnebago County
Gun shops
3 gun shops with a public storefront are on the map in Winnebago County (2 from the ATF licensee list, 1 from OpenStreetMap), plus 6 more licensed dealers without a public storefront (not shown). On the ATF list: Leo's Guns & Range (Loves Park) and Obsession Archery And Firearms (Loves Park).
Liquor stores
24 liquor stores are on the map in Winnebago County: Artale and Co. (Rockford), B J's Place (Rockford), Binny's Beverage Depot (Rockford), Cork Keg & Spirits (Rockford), Everett's Wine, Spirits & Beer (South Beloit), House of Bottles (Loves Park), KONA Liquors - a.k.a N-N Food&liquor (Rockford), Lamonica Beverages (Loves Park) and 16 more. Illinois has no complete public liquor licence list we can use, so this count also draws on OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps and may miss some stores or include closed ones.
Planned Parenthood
There is no Planned Parenthood health center in Winnebago County on the map.
See them on the map: gun shops · liquor stores →
Sources: ATF licensee list (Sept 2026); state liquor licence lists, OpenStreetMap and Overture Maps (non-official; partial in some states); HHS Title X directory and CMS NPPES.
Common questions
What is the crime rate in Winnebago County?
Winnebago County averaged 2,088 reported violent crimes a year in 2021-2025, or 7.3 per 1,000 residents, about 2.5 times the Illinois rate (3.0). The property-crime rate was 17.9 per 1,000 (FBI Uniform Crime Reporting).
What is the median household income in Winnebago County?
$65,837 (Census American Community Survey, 2020-2024 average), compared with $83,390 for Illinois and $80,734 nationally.
What is the unemployment rate in Winnebago County?
The newest monthly figure from the Bureau of Labor Statistics is 4.6% for August 2026 (preliminary), with 5,888 people out of work and looking.
What natural hazards affect Winnebago County?
FEMA's National Risk Index rates the overall natural-hazard risk for Winnebago County as “Relatively Moderate”. The hazards rated highest here are tornadoes (Relatively High) and river flooding (Relatively High).
Are there Superfund sites in Winnebago County?
5 Superfund sites are on or proposed for EPA's National Priorities List in Winnebago County: Beloit Corp., Acme Solvent Reclaiming, Inc. (Morristown Plant), Pagel'S Pit, Southeast Rockford Ground Water Contamination and Interstate Pollution Control, Inc..
Is there road construction in Winnebago County right now?
Winnebago County had 2 highway work zones in the October 11, 2026 feed from the state DOT (all active that day). Roads listed: I-39 and I-39/90 (Jane Addams Memorial Tollway). 2 are on interstates.
How many nursing homes are in Winnebago County?
15 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes (CMS provider data, September 2026).
How does Winnebago County compare with neighboring counties?
| County | Population | Violent crimes per 1,000 (2021-25) | Median household income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boone County | 53,230 | 1.2 | $84,571 |
| DeKalb County | 100,703 | 2.5 | $70,724 |
| Green County, WI | 37,017 | 0.42 | $82,852 |
| Ogle County | 51,495 | 0.91 | $82,132 |
| Rock County, WI | 164,350 | 2.2 | $75,673 |
| Stephenson County | 43,768 | 2.4 | $64,043 |
Cities in Winnebago County with their own page: Rockford.
More: Illinois statewide numbers · Sex-offender registry search (U.S. Justice Department, NSOPW)
Where do these numbers come from?
- Crime: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting 2021-2025 (agency level, Return A), averaged and summed by county by Map the Block; Census population; state and national rates: FBI estimated crimes 2021-2025.
- Income, housing, education: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year, table B19013 (median household income) and related tables.
- Monthly unemployment: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Local Area Unemployment Statistics (LAUS), county data, not seasonally adjusted. Public domain.
- Hazards: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (December 2025), county scores; disasters: FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations Summaries.
- Superfund: U.S. EPA, Superfund site boundaries and NPL status (October 2026). Dams: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, National Inventory of Dams (public map service, October 2026). Chemical releases: U.S. EPA Toxics Release Inventory, reporting year 2024 (basic data file).
- Air and water: U.S. EPA AirData, annual AQI by county 2024; EPA Air Quality Design Values 2023-2025 (June 2026); U.S. EPA SDWIS via ECHO drinking-water download (September 30, 2026). Traffic deaths: NHTSA Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) 2024; Census population.
- Work zones: State departments of transportation, via the U.S. DOT Work Zone Data Exchange (WZDx) and state 511 feeds; refreshed every morning (snapshot October 11, 2026).
- Schools: National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE public school locations 2024-25; budgets: U.S. Census Bureau, Annual Survey of School System Finances, fiscal year 2024; National Center for Education Statistics, EDGE Private School geocodes (Private School Survey 2023-24). Nursing homes: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Provider Information and Penalties (September 2026). Stations: U.S. Geological Survey, National Structures Dataset (Fire Stations/EMS Stations), October 2026 pull.
- Parks: USGS Protected Areas Database of the U.S. (PAD-US 4.1); state park agencies' open data (CA, NY, PA, TN, TX, FL, NJ, KY, HI, UT, MT and others); OpenStreetMap contributors for some hours, phones, fees and camping; U.S. National Park Service: unit boundaries (Land Resources Division), Acreage Report (Sept 30, 2026), park pages on nps.gov (hours, fees), Visitor Use Statistics (2025).
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