Winnebago County, IL Eviction Risk
13 cities · 234,605 residents · Avg 5.1/10 (Moderate) · Updated5.1Avg score
6.4Highest city
4.1Lowest city
23.1%Rent burden
$1,055Median rent
D+2.52020 margin
County heatmap
All cities in Winnebago County
| # | City | Population | Median rent | Rent burden | Risk score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rockford, IL | 147,521 | $985 | 32.1% | 6.4 |
| 2 | Loves Park, IL | 23,502 | $1,120 | 26.3% | 5.8 |
| 3 | Lake Summerset, IL | 2,364 | $1,318 | 9.0% | 5.5 |
| 4 | Winnebago, IL | 2,981 | $992 | 30.5% | 5.4 |
| 5 | Machesney Park, IL | 22,630 | $1,102 | 27.6% | 5.3 |
| 6 | Roscoe, IL | 10,706 | $1,437 | 27.8% | 5.2 |
| 7 | South Beloit, IL | 7,946 | $972 | 23.1% | 5.1 |
| 8 | Rockton, IL | 7,974 | $914 | 27.0% | 4.9 |
| 9 | Durand, IL | 1,592 | $796 | 24.4% | 4.9 |
| 10 | Pecatonica, IL | 2,024 | $1,038 | 21.9% | 4.6 |
| 11 | Westlake Village, IL | 1,414 | — | — | 4.5 |
| 12 | New Milford, IL | 1,194 | $744 | 9.0% | 4.5 |
| 13 | Davis Junction, IL | 2,757 | $1,250 | 18.3% | 4.1 |
About Winnebago County
Winnebago County spans 13 cities serving approximately 234,605 residents. The average landlord eviction risk across the county is 5.1/10. The county voted Democratic by 2.5 points in 2020.
Risk varies city-by-city within the county. Use the grid above to see exact scores, median gross rent, and rent burden for every municipality. Click any city for full sub-score breakdown including local political climate, rent-control exposure, tenant organizing strength, and typical eviction cost and timeline.
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