The Town FilesWinnebago County, Illinois
283,292 people. The median home is worth $164,500 (typical Illinois town: $156,600) and the median household earns $65,837.
Towns in Winnebago County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rockford | 148,655 | $129,000 | $54,752 | 37.7 |
| Loves Park | 23,397 | $160,400 | $61,868 | 37.2 |
| Machesney Park | 22,950 | $173,700 | $75,489 | 40.3 |
| Roscoe | 10,983 | $227,800 | $93,036 | 36.4 |
| South Beloit | 7,989 | $173,000 | $78,616 | 36.0 |
| Rockton | 7,863 | $235,400 | $119,058 | 39.4 |
| Winnebago | 2,940 | $194,000 | $92,614 | 39.6 |
| Cherry Valley | 2,905 | $232,800 | $74,655 | 45.1 |
People and housing
| Winnebago County | Typical Illinois town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $164,500 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,021 | $960 |
| Median household income | $65,837 | $72,500 |
| Median age | 39.6 | 40.4 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 25.2% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 15.6% | 9.9% |
Jobs and pay
126,415 jobs in 2024, average pay $59,400 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 784 storm events in Winnebago County from 1996 to 2026, with 6 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Winnebago County has been included in 19 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| September 20, 2024 | Flood | DR-4819: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng |
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| May 10, 2013 | Flood | DR-4116: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| August 19, 2010 | Severe Storm | DR-1935: Severe Storms And Flooding |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).