COUNTY REPORT IL

Winnebago County, Illinois

28 ZIP codes · Avg score 58/100 · Grade C

ZipCheckup grade for Winnebago County: C.

A mixed picture - some signals here are worth your attention.

Because the C for Winnebago County comes from averaging ZIP-level Home Safety Scores, its 28 ZIP reports are where the underlying data can be seen.

How Winnebago County Compares

Winnebago County58/100
Illinois avg68/100
National avg73/100

How Winnebago County Compares

C
County Grade
58/100
Avg Safety Score
28
ZIP Codes
18
Water Systems

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

C
County Grade
58
Avg Safety Score
28
ZIP Codes
Best ZIP: 61101 (66/100)
Lowest ZIP: 61073 (47/100)
$155K
Median Home Value
$636
Avg Remediation (0.41% of home value)

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.

A B C D F

Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.4 (asthma 10.6%, diabetes 13.9%)

Modeled additional annual cost estimate per homeowner: $1,414, largest modeled factor: Flood

64% of homes built before 1980 (lead paint was banned for residential use in 1978)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 10.6% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 42% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1975
Median Build Year
64%
Pre-1980 Housing
43/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
43%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
High
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINSA infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $1,414

Flood $1,310/yr
Energy Code Gap $450/yr
Water / Lead $259/yr

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

Pre-1940 16%
1940–1959 20%
1960–1979 28%
1980–1999 23%
2000+ 13%

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

$155K
Median Home Value
$636
Est. Remediation Cost
0.4%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Modeled remediation costs in Winnebago County can be compared with the median property value; actual costs vary by property.

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

Asthma 10.6% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 13.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 42% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems mapped to Winnebago County ZIP codes

8 community water systems mapped to Winnebago County ZIP codes; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Show all 8 water systems

18 water systems mapped to Winnebago County ZIP codes in our data; EPA may list more systems serving the county.

Systems with the most violations in Winnebago County

5 water systems with violations in EPA records.

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

Read the note next to each link: it gives the reason, such as a radon zone designation or housing age, that led to the recommendation.

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

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is water safe in Winnebago County?
Winnebago County receives a grade of C. Some ZIP codes have recorded violations and residents in affected areas may want to test their water.
How many water systems serve Winnebago County?
We map 18 public water systems to 28 ZIP codes in our data for Winnebago County. EPA may list more systems serving the county, so this is not a full count.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Winnebago County?
In ZipCheckup's cost model, the factor with the largest estimated average annual cost in Winnebago County is flood. Across all modeled risk factors, the estimated average additional annual cost is $1,414 per homeowner; actual costs vary by home.
How old are homes in Winnebago County?
The median home build year in Winnebago County is 1975. 64% of homes were built before 1980; homes built before 1978 may contain lead-based paint, and older homes may have older plumbing materials.
How does Winnebago County compare to Illinois?
Winnebago County has an average Home Safety Score of 58/100 under model 4.0.0, which is below the Illinois state average of 68/100.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Winnebago County, IL: HSS 58/100; 4 Health Violations. https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/winnebago/
BibTeX
@misc{zipcheckup-county-illinois-winnebago,
  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Winnebago County, IL: HSS 58/100; 4 Health Violations}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/illinois/winnebago/}
}

Page version: October 2026.

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