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Population (year 2000): 2,958. Estimated population in July 2006: 3,129 (+5.8% change)
 

Males: 1,434  (48.5%)
Females: 1,524  (51.5%)

Winnebago County

Median resident age:  33.9 years
Illinois median age:  34.7 years

Zip codes: 61088.


Estimated median household income in 2005: $59,300 (it was $59,891 in 2000)
Winnebago  $59,300
Illinois:  $50,260

Estimated median house/condo value in 2005: $137,600 (it was $110,600 in 2000)
Winnebago  $137,600
Illinois:  $183,900

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Races in Winnebago:

  • White Non-Hispanic (97.0%)
  • Hispanic (1.2%)
  • Black (1.1%)

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Ancestries: German (36.2%), Irish (13.5%), Swedish (10.2%), English (10.0%), Italian (7.4%), United States (7.3%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 03/30/1878

Elevation: 869 feet

Land area: 1.39 square miles.

Population density: 2207 people per square mile 
 
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For population 25 years and over in Winnebago

  • High school or higher: 90.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 19.6%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
  • Unemployed: 3.7%
  • Mean travel time to work: 19.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Winnebago village

  • Never married: 20.3%
  • Now married: 66.8%
  • Separated: 1.3%
  • Widowed: 4.9%
  • Divorced: 6.7%

19 residents are foreign born

This village:  0.6%
Illinois:  12.3%



According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Winnebago, Illinois in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in Winnebago to the number of sex offenders is 1536 to 1.
The number of registered sex offenders compared to the number of residents in this village is smaller than the state average.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

Winnebago:  2.0% ($2,262)
Illinois:  1.7% ($2,285)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Rockford, IL (11.7 miles , pop. 150,115).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Madison, WI (56.9 miles , pop. 208,054).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Chicago, IL (111.2 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities: Pecatonica, IL (8.7 miles ), Byron, IL (9.7 miles ), Rockford, IL (11.7 miles ), Stillman Valley, IL (11.8 miles ), New Millford, IL (13.0 miles ), Durand, IL (13.1 miles ), Leaf River, IL (14.7 miles ), Machesney Park, IL (15.0 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 69 buildings, average cost: $61,500
  • 1997: 37 buildings, average cost: $59,500
  • 1998: 14 buildings, average cost: $149,500
  • 1999: 16 buildings, average cost: $145,700
  • 2000: 15 buildings, average cost: $153,500
  • 2001: 7 buildings, average cost: $142,700
  • 2002: 6 buildings, average cost: $146,100
  • 2003: 13 buildings, average cost: $115,500
  • 2004: 30 buildings, average cost: $187,800
  • 2005: 17 buildings, average cost: $129,300
  • 2006: 16 buildings, average cost: $170,100
  • 2007: 13 buildings, average cost: $171,600

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Latitude: 42.27 N, Longitude: 89.24 W


Area code: 815

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Winnebago, Illinois business and economic data: stores, dealers, real estate agents, wholesalers, restaurants...


Population change in the 1990s: +1,055 (+55.4%).



Most common industries for males:



  • Construction (10%)
  • Metal and metal products (10%)
  • Machinery (9%)
  • Transportation equipment (5%)
  • Finance and insurance (5%)
  • Public administration (5%)
  • Educational services (4%)


Most common industries for females:



  • Health care (17%)
  • Educational services (15%)
  • Finance and insurance (7%)
  • Accommodation and food services (7%)
  • Public administration (4%)
  • Social assistance (3%)
  • Miscellaneous manufacturing (3%)


Most common occupations for males



  • Metal workers and plastic workers (10%)
  • Other production occupations including supervisors (8%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair occupations including supervisors (7%)
  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (5%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4%)
  • Pipelayers, plumbers, pipefitters, and steamfitters (3%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (3%)


Most common occupations for females



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (11%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (7%)
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary and middle school teachers (6%)
  • Child care workers (5%)
  • Registered nurses (4%)
  • Bookkeeping, accounting, and auditing clerks (4%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (4%)


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Crime in Winnebago by Year

Type 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006
Murders 00000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
Rapes 00100101
    per 100,000 0.00.033.80.00.033.40.032.6
Robberies 00000010
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.033.20.0
Assaults 002021117
    per 100,000 0.00.067.60.066.833.4365.4228.4
Burglaries 66783102011
    per 100,000 226.3202.8236.6270.5100.1334.4664.5358.9
Thefts 41182484526576103
    per 100,000 1546.6608.5811.42839.81735.62173.92524.93360.5
Auto thefts 00013120
    per 100,000 0.00.00.033.8100.133.466.40.0
Arson 00000000
    per 100,000 0.00.00.00.00.00.00.00.0
City-data.com crime index (higher means more crime, U.S. average = 323.2) 77.738.589.6135.297.8146.5235.9231.3

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Full-time Law Enforcement Employees in 2006: 6 (6 officers).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:  1.95
US city average:  3.00

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Winnebago-area historical tornado activity is slightly below Illinois state average. It is 49% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/21/1967, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 22.2 miles away from the Winnebago village center killed 24 people and injured 450 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 1/24/1967, a category 3 (max. wind speeds 158-206 mph) tornado 24.8 miles away from the village center caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.


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Hospitals/medical centers near Winnebago:
  • H DOUGLAS SINGER MENTAL HLTH CTR (about 13 miles; ROCKFORD, IL)
  • ROCKFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITAL (about 13 miles; ROCKFORD, IL)
  • SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTER (about 17 miles; ROCKFORD, IL)

Political contributions by individuals in Winnebago, IL

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Winnebago:
  • GREATER ROCKFORD (about 13 miles; ROCKFORD, IL; ID: RFD)
  • ROCK CO (about 29 miles; JANESVILLE, WI; ID: JVL)
  • WHITESIDE CO ARPT-JOS H BITTORF FLD (about 47 miles; STERLING/ROCKFALLS, IL; ID: SQI)
Other public-use airports nearest to Winnebago:
  • COTTONWOOD (about 8 miles; ROCKFORD, IL; ID: 1C8)
  • BARNETT MEMORIAL (about 19 miles; MOUNT MORRIS, IL; ID: C55)
  • FREEPORT/DORNINK (about 23 miles; FREEPORT, IL; ID: C86)

Amtrak station near Winnebago:
  • 19 miles: ROCKFORD (7559 WALTON ST.) - Bus Station. Services: enclosed waiting area, public restrooms, public payphones, paid short-term parking, paid long-term parking, call for taxi service.

Operable nuclear power plants near Winnebago:
  • 10 miles: Byron 1 and 2 in Byron, IL.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Winnebago:
  • ROCK VALLEY COLLEGE (about 17 miles; ROCKFORD, IL; Full-time enrollment: 4,200)
  • KISHWAUKEE COLLEGE (about 34 miles; MALTA, IL; FT enrollment: 2,289)
  • NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY (about 44 miles; DeKalb, IL; FT enrollment: 19,477)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-WHITEWATER (about 52 miles; WHITEWATER, WI; FT enrollment: 9,493)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN COLLEGES (about 57 miles; MADISON, WI; FT enrollment: 8,737)
  • UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON (about 58 miles; MADISON, WI; FT enrollment: 37,607)
  • MADISON AREA TECHNICAL COLLEGE (about 58 miles; MADISON, WI; FT enrollment: 7,914)
Public high school in Winnebago:
  • WINNEBAGO HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 531; Location: 200 E MCNAIR RD; Grades: 09 - 12)
Public elementary/middle schools in Winnebago:
  • WINNEBAGO MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 424; Location: 407 N ELIDA; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • DOROTHY SIMON ELEM SCHOOL (Students: 350; Location: 309 S BENTON; Grades: 01 - 03)
  • JEAN MCNAIR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 232; Location: 304 E MCNAIR RD; Grades: 04 - 05)
Library in Winnebago:
  • WINNEBAGO P.L.D. (Operating income: $481,045; Location: 210 N. ELIDA ST.; 25,588 books; 537 audio materials; 1,314 video materials; 103 serial subscriptions)

User submitted facts and corrections:
  • For Day to Day information on Winnebago be sure to check the official community home page at http://communities.aeroinc.net/bagonet

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Notable locations in Winnebago: Winnebago Village Hall (A), Winnebago Public Library (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Churches in Winnebago include: First Presbyterian Church (A), Winnebago United Methodist Church (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Post office: Winnebago Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Tourist attraction: Atkins Ron & Beth (Tours & Charters; 102 North SWift Street).

 

Average household size:
This village:  2.9 people
Illinois:  2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:  83.4%
Whole state:  67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:  3.4%
Whole state:  4.8%

No gay or lesbian households reported

Residents with income below the poverty level in 1999:
This village:  1.1%
Whole state:  10.7%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 1999:
This village:  0.5%
Whole state:  5.1%

Winnebago compared to Illinois state average:
  • Median household income above state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.


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Banks with branches in Winnebago (2007 data):
  • U.S. Bank National Association: Winnebago Branch at 606 South Winnebago Road, branch established on 1992-12-14. Info updated 2006-10-10: Bank assets: $217,802.3 mil, Deposits: $135,903.1 mil, headquarters in Cincinnati, OH, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2565 total offices, Holding Company: U.S. Bancorp
  • German-American State Bank: Winnebago Branch at 809 Cannell-Puri Court, branch established on 2005-12-12. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $143.9 mil, Deposits: $128.3 mil, headquarters in German Valley, IL, positive income, Agricultural Specialization, 4 total offices, Holding Company: Foresight Financial Group, Inc.
  • The First National Bank and Trust Company: Winnebago Branch at 500 North Elida Street, branch established on 1963-12-20. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $603.8 mil, Deposits: $499.8 mil, headquarters in Beloit, WI, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 10 total offices, Holding Company: Centre 1 Bancorp, Inc.



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Local government employment and payroll (March 2002)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 1$2,790$33,4809$6,166
Financial Administration 0$0 1$1,612
Police Protection - Officers 3$9,190$36,7603$2,302
Streets and Highways 2$7,508$45,0480$0
Sewerage 0$0 1$1,870
Water Supply 0$0 1$660
Totals for Government 6$19,488$38,97615$12,610


Winnebago government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $319,000
    Solid Waste Management: $103,000
  • Current Operations - Central Staff Services: $378,000
    Police Protection: $304,000
    Sewerage: $164,000
    Water Utilities: $74,000
    Regular Highways: $54,000
    Solid Waste Management: $52,000
    General - Other: $26,000
  • General - Interest on Debt: $15,000
  • Local Intergovernmental - All Other: $11,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $978,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding, NEC: $242,000
  • Long Term Debt Issue, Unspecified - Other NEC: $21,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding - Full Faith & Credit - Water Utilities: $276,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $625,000
    Other, NEC: $215,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $77,000
    Other, NEC: $48,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $43,000
    General Revenue, NEC: $24,000
  • Other Capital Outlay - Police Protection: $23,000
    Central Staff: $5,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $1,301,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $141,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $51,000
  • State Intergovernmental - General Support: $421,000
    Highways: $80,000
  • Tax - Property: $290,000
    NEC: $65,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $532,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $59,000

5.16% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($41,133 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.16%
Illinois average:  5.66%

0.05% of residents moved from foreign countries ($216 average AGI)
Winnebago County:  0.05%
Illinois average:  0.19%

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Cook County, IL  0.65% ($38,299 average AGI)
from Boone County, IL  0.64% ($41,703)
from Ogle County, IL  0.27% ($38,233)


4.74% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($43,642 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  4.74%
Illinois average:  5.99%

0.04% of residents moved to foreign countries ($364 average AGI)
Winnebago County:  0.04%
Illinois average:  0.07%

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Cook County, IL  0.42% ($29,980 average AGI)
to Boone County, IL  0.41% ($85,064)
to Rock County, WI  0.28% ($33,808)


Strongest AM radio stations in Winnebago:
  • WROK (1440 AM; 5 kW; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WTJK (1380 AM; 5 kW; SOUTH BELOIT, IL; Owner: GOOD KARMA BROADCASTING, L.L.C.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WFRL (1570 AM; 5 kW; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: MAYFAIR BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WNTA (1330 AM; 1 kW; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: AIRPLAY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WTSO (1070 AM; 10 kW; MADISON, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)

Strongest FM radio stations in Winnebago:
  • WYHY (95.3 FM; WINNEBAGO, IL; Owner: AIRPLAY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WFEN (88.3 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: FAITH ACADEMY, DBA WFEN)
  • WKMQ-FM (96.7 FM; LOVES PARK, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WGFB (103.1 FM; ROCKTON, IL; Owner: WRWC, Inc.)
  • WGSL (91.1 FM; LOVES PARK, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER SCHOOL)
  • WZOK (97.5 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • WQFL (100.9 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: QUEST FOR LIFE, INC.)
  • WSEY (95.7 FM; OREGON, IL; Owner: NEWRADIO GROUP, LLC)
  • W233AD (94.5 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WXRX (104.9 FM; BELVIDERE, IL; Owner: AIRPLAY BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WNIE (89.1 FM; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WXXQ (98.5 FM; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: CUMULUS LICENSING CORP.)
  • W289AB (105.7 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WNIU (89.5 FM; DEKALB, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • WNIJ (90.5 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: NORTHERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY)
  • W220BL (91.9 FM; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: PENSACOLA CHRISTIAN COLLEGE, INC.)

TV broadcast stations around Winnebago:
  • WREX-TV (Channel 13; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WREX TELEVISION, LLC)
  • WTVO (Channel 17; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WINNEBAGO TELEVISION CORPORATION)
  • WIFR (Channel 23; FREEPORT, IL; Owner: GRAY MIDAMERICA TV LICENSEE CORP.)
  • WFBN-LP (Channel 33; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: WEIGEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WQRF-TV (Channel 39; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: QUORUM OF ROCKFORD LICENSE, LLC)
  • WQFL-CA (Channel 8; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: FAMILY VALUES ORGANIZATION, INC.)
  • WCFC-CA (Channel 51; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS OF CHICAGOLAND, INC.)
  • W25CL (Channel 25; ROCKFORD, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

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