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Loves Park.
About
Life in Loves Park
Loves Park is a community of 23,185 people in Illinois. The median household income is $61,868, median rent runs about $1,120 per month, and median home values are around $160,400. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.
Loves Park at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.4%
Foreign-Born
8.1%
Broadband Internet
88.6%
of households
Population Growth
+1.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics8.1% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Loves Park: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Loves Park, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (17.5%), and 5.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.4%
of residents
65 and Older
18.5%
of residents
Households with Kids
25.3%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.0%
of households
Married Couples
39.1%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.26
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 12% below IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Loves Park
In Loves Park, rent runs 12% below the IL average, and home values are 39% below the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
39.1%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
20.1%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$3,615
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
60.9%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1986
median year built
Vacant Homes
3.5%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $202,732 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above IL average
Unemployment in Loves Park
Unemployment in Winnebago County, which includes Loves Park, is 0.8 percentage points higher than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Loves Park: Winnebago County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Winnebago County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Loves Park Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.5 min avg
How Loves Park residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Loves Park, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 84% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 9 mi
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Regional airport · few flights146k passengers boarded in 2025
- 63 mi
Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Major hub40.7M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 18% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Loves Park runs 18% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
270.1
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,105.6
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Loves Park Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 23 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
92.4 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Winnebago County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Winnebago County, which includes Loves Park, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 23 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 23 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,000 |
| 2024 | 27 | Thunderstorm Wind | $2.5M |
| 2023 | 19 | Winter Storm | None reported |
| 2022 | 29 | Winter Weather | None reported |
| 2021 | 23 | Drought | None reported |
| 2020 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2019 | 23 | Winter Weather | $1,000 |
| 2018 | 22 | Thunderstorm Wind | $500,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Winnebago County, county-wide
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Winnebago County, which includes Loves Park, is typically good — 244 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
40
Good Days
244
per year
Moderate Days
105
per year
Unhealthy Days
1
per year
Winnebago County, county-wide
Climate82°F summers, 18°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Loves Park has warm summers (avg high 82°F) and very cold winters (avg low 18°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
59°/39°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
82°/62°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
62°/42°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
32°/18°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
39.2"
Annual Snowfall
38.0"
Hot Days/Year
15
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
136
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°F | 15°F | 1.60" |
| Feb | 33°F | 18°F | 1.63" |
| Mar | 47°F | 28°F | 2.40" |
| Apr | 60°F | 39°F | 3.75" |
| May | 71°F | 50°F | 4.18" |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 5.23" |
| Jul | 84°F | 64°F | 3.81" |
| Aug | 82°F | 62°F | 4.19" |
| Sep | 75°F | 54°F | 3.62" |
| Oct | 62°F | 42°F | 2.63" |
| Nov | 47°F | 31°F | 2.27" |
| Dec | 34°F | 20°F | 1.93" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Loves Park
Uninsured
5.9%
of residents
No hospitals inside Loves Park's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Saint Anthony Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.9 mi away · Rockford
Javon Bea Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 5.7 mi away · Rockford
Uw Health
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 6.2 mi away · Rockford
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.3:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Loves Park
Loves Park's student/teacher ratio is 13.3:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 25.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
6
within city limits
Private Schools
2
within city limits
College Degree Rate
25.7%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Loves Park (within 15 miles)
Public · 2-year · 4,359 students · in-state tuition $4,324 · 33% graduate · median earnings $44,656 (10 yrs after entry)
Private for-profit · 2-year · 1,145 students · in-state tuition $15,414 · 43% graduate · median earnings $47,524 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 972 students · in-state tuition $39,640 · 58% graduate · median earnings $58,999 (10 yrs after entry)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 926 students · in-state tuition $62,586 · 71% graduate · median earnings $59,443 (10 yrs after entry)
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
1.8 mi awayPrivate nonprofit · 4-year · 172 students · in-state tuition $28,648 · 83% graduate · median earnings $85,334 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Pullman National Historical Park, 84 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Loves Park
Loves Park has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (84 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
84 mi awayPublic Libraries in Loves Park
North Suburban Public Library District
6340 North Second Street, Loves Park
Cities Near Loves Park
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Loves Park FAQ
Is Loves Park, Illinois affordable?⌄
Loves Park's median rent is $1,120/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,868/year. Median home value is $160,400.
Is Loves Park, Illinois safe?⌄
Loves Park's violent crime rate was 270 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1106 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Loves Park, Illinois?⌄
Winnebago County, which includes Loves Park, has an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Loves Park, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Loves Park is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,120/month and median household income is $61,868/year. The median home value is $160,400. About 39% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Loves Park, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Loves Park is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from