Winnebago County, Illinois
28 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C · Updated
ZipCheckup grade for Winnebago County: C.
A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.
Winnebago County: 28 ZIP codes, mid-range safety grade.
How Winnebago County Compares
How Winnebago County Compares
Winnebago County scores 10 points below the Illinois state average (68/100) and 15 points below the national average (73/100).
Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:
ZIP Code Risk Map
Water Quality Map: Winnebago County, Illinois
Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.
Key Risk Factors
Health risk index: 14.4 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 13.9%)
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,768, driven primarily by flood
65.8% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)
Violation History (2021–2024)
↑ Worsening trendEPA violation counts by year across Winnebago County water systems. Health-based shown in red, total in blue.
Peak year: 2024 with 20 violations. Past 5 years: 32 total (32 health-based). Health-based violations are rising versus the prior 2-year window - worth closer monitoring.
Source: EPA SDWIS historical violations. Data may lag 6–12 months for the most recent year.
County Health Indicators vs National Average
Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Infrastructure Overview
Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.
Compound Risk Breakdown
Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,768
Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).
Housing Age Distribution
125,130 housing units in Winnebago County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).
Water Safety Affordability
How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Winnebago County
Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Winnebago County, representing a small fraction of property value.
Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.
Health Outcomes vs National Average
CDC PLACES data for Winnebago County residents
Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.
Water systems serving Winnebago County
8 community water systems serving Winnebago County.
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Show all 8 water systems
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18 total water systems serve Winnebago County.
Systems with the most violations in Winnebago County
5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.
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All ZIP Codes in Winnebago County
28 ZIP codes tracked in Winnebago County.
| # | ZIP Code | City | Safety Score | Grade | Violations | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 61101 | Rockford | 66 | C | 10 | $90K |
| 2 | 61107 | Rockford | 66 | C | 10 | $165K |
| 3 | 61114 | Rockford | 66 | C | 10 | $196K |
| 4 | 61080 | South Beloit | 65 | C | 6 (1 health) | $172K |
| 5 | 61102 | Rockford | 61 | C | 18 (1 health) | $95K |
| 6 | 61108 | Rockford | 61 | C | 16 (2 health) | $128K |
| 7 | 61112 | Rockford | 61 | C | 15 (2 health) | — |
| 8 | 61016 | Cherry Valley | 60 | C | 16 (2 health) | $225K |
| 9 | 61109 | Rockford | 59 | C | 23 (2 health) | $125K |
| 10 | 61103 | Rockford | 49 | D | 10 | $115K |
| 11 | 61115 | Machesney Park | 49 | D | 1 | $161K |
| 12 | 61072 | Rockton | 48 | D | 13 (1 health) | $225K |
| 13 | 61111 | Loves Park | 48 | D | 11 | $144K |
| 14 | 61073 | Roscoe | 47 | D | 16 (1 health) | $229K |
| 15 | 61024 | Durand | — | — | $154K | |
| 16 | 61063 | Pecatonica | — | — | 1 | $155K |
| 17 | 61077 | Seward | — | — | — | |
| 18 | 61079 | Shirland | — | — | $114K | |
| 19 | 61088 | Winnebago | — | — | 11 | $193K |
| 20 | 61104 | Rockford | — | — | 10 | $84K |
| 21 | 61105 | Rockford | — | — | — | |
| 22 | 61106 | Rockford | — | — | — | |
| 23 | 61110 | Rockford | — | — | — | |
| 24 | 61125 | Rockford | — | — | — | |
| 25 | 61126 | Rockford | — | — | — | |
| 26 | 61130 | Loves Park | — | — | — | |
| 27 | 61131 | Loves Park | — | — | — | |
| 28 | 61132 | Loves Park | — | — | — |
Recommended Buyer Guides for Winnebago County
Strictly editorial - no paid placements influence which guides appear; the selection draws on NSF certifications and EPA detection records for water systems serving this county.
- Best Lead Paint Test Kits — 65.8% of homes built before 1978
- Best Under-Sink Reverse Osmosis Systems — Multi-contaminant removal at the kitchen tap
- Best Radon Test Kits — EPA Radon Zone 1 (highest risk) dominant in county
- Best Sump Pumps — Flood is the top compound risk factor
- Best Mold Test Kits — Flood-driven moisture and mold risk
Deep Dive Reports
Detailed analysis for Winnebago County, Illinois
Overview
Winnebago County in Illinois covers 28 tracked ZIP records with an average Home Safety Score of C (58/100) across 14 scored records.
17 of 17 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. 4 health-based violations appear in the available health breakdown.
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Data Sources
- Water quality: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System (SDWIS)
- PFAS screening: EPA UCMR 5
- Radon zones: EPA Map of Radon Zones
- Air quality: EPA AirData annual AQI
- Home values: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (median estimates by ZCTA)
Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.