Winnebago, Illinois
Winnebago is a village of 2,981 people in Winnebago County, Illinois, founded in 1835.
Why visit Winnebago
Townapedia lists 1 park or trail and 5 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 14°F, and about 37 inches of snow fall in a normal year.
Weather in Winnebago
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Winnebago
Winnebago is a village in Winnebago County, Illinois. It is part of the Rockford-Winnebago Metropolitan Statistical Area. The population was 2,940 at the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Winnebago, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes5
Culver's
Fast food · Burger · 0.9 mi
807 Cannell Puri Druve, Winnebago
Mo-Th 10:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-23:00; Su 10:00-22:30
Churches and places of worship2
Shopping1
History
James Weber Linn (1876–1939), educator and politician, was born in Winnebago.
From the History section of Winnebago, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries12
Healthcare2
Winnebago Snyders Pharmacy
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.8 mi
101 Landmark Drive, Winnebago
Map of Winnebago
25 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 14°F | 1.6 in | 10.9 in |
| Feb | 33°F | 18°F | 1.6 in | 8.5 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 28°F | 2.4 in | 4.9 in |
| Apr | 60°F | 38°F | 3.8 in | 0.9 in |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 2.6 in | 0.2 in |
| Nov | 47°F | 30°F | 2.3 in | 2.3 in |
| Dec | 34°F | 20°F | 1.9 in | 9.4 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Rockford Gtr Rockford Ap 72543 (9 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Winnebago County has had 12 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.
- 2024-09-20: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds, And Floodng (Flood)
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2010-08-19: Severe Storms And Flooding (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Pecatonica 7 mi northwest, about 11 min by car
- Rockford 9 mi east, about 14 min by car
- Byron 10 mi south, about 16 min by car
- Stillman Valley 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- New Milford 12 mi southeast, about 19 min by car
- Durand 12 mi north, about 20 min by car
- Machesney Park 13 mi northeast, about 21 min by car
- Loves Park 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Davis Junction 13 mi southeast, about 21 min by car
- Cherry Valley 13 mi east, about 22 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Winnebago, IL Downtown 02, Ben Jacobson ( Kranar Drogin ), CC BY 2.5
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