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Roscoe.
About
Life in Roscoe
Roscoe is a community of 10,881 people in Illinois. The median household income is $93,036, median rent runs about $1,437 per month, and median home values are around $227,800. The unemployment rate is 5.6%.
Roscoe at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
36.4 yrs
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Foreign-Born
6.6%
Broadband Internet
92.6%
of households
Population Growth
+0.2%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.6% foreign-born, most often from Ukraine
Who lives in Roscoe: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Roscoe, the largest foreign-born group is from Ukraine (20.9%), and 3.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
27.9%
of residents
65 and Older
16.3%
of residents
Households with Kids
38.0%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
24.0%
of households
Married Couples
54.8%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
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 13% above IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Roscoe
In Roscoe, rent runs 13% above the IL average, and home values are 13% below the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
47.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$5,666
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
71.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2001
median year built
Home Value Trend
Latest: $315,610 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.8 pts above IL average
Unemployment in Roscoe
Unemployment in Winnebago County, which includes Roscoe, is 0.8 percentage points higher than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Roscoe: Winnebago County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Winnebago County (county-wide) · Annual averages
Roscoe is about 4% of Winnebago County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
What Roscoe Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute27.2 min avg
How Roscoe residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Roscoe, most residents drive alone to work (77%), and 69% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 16 mi
Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD)
Regional airport · few flights146k passengers boarded in 2025
- 64 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 81% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Roscoe runs 81% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
63.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
482.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Roscoe 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 Roscoe, 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
Roscoe is about 4% of Winnebago County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Air Quality40 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Winnebago County, which includes Roscoe, 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
Roscoe is about 4% of Winnebago County’s population, so county-wide figures may differ from local conditions.
Climate78°F summers, 14°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Roscoe has mild summers (avg high 78°F) and very cold winters (avg low 14°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
54°/35°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
78°/58°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
58°/39°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
28°/14°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
38.7"
Annual Snowfall
38.0"
Hot Days/Year
10
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
142
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
125
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 25°F | 11°F | 1.60" |
| Feb | 29°F | 14°F | 1.52" |
| Mar | 42°F | 24°F | 2.13" |
| Apr | 55°F | 34°F | 3.72" |
| May | 67°F | 46°F | 4.34" |
| Jun | 76°F | 56°F | 5.64" |
| Jul | 80°F | 60°F | 3.36" |
| Aug | 78°F | 58°F | 4.14" |
| Sep | 71°F | 50°F | 3.83" |
| Oct | 58°F | 39°F | 2.77" |
| Nov | 43°F | 27°F | 2.40" |
| Dec | 31°F | 17°F | 1.96" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Roscoe
Uninsured
4.8%
of residents
No hospitals inside Roscoe's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Beloit Health System
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Beloit
Javon Bea Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.9 mi away · Rockford
Saint Anthony Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11 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.
Education32.5% college degree rate
Schools and degree attainment in Roscoe
Public Schools
2
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
32.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Roscoe (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
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, 88 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Roscoe
Roscoe has 1 nearby national park or recreation area, closest being Pullman National Historical Park (88 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Pullman National Historical Park
National Historical Park
88 mi awayPublic Libraries in Roscoe
Roscoe Branch Library
5562 Clayton Circle, Roscoe
Cities Near Roscoe
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Roscoe FAQ
Is Roscoe, Illinois affordable?⌄
Roscoe's median rent is $1,437/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $93,036/year. Median home value is $227,800.
Is Roscoe, Illinois safe?⌄
Roscoe's violent crime rate was 64 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 482 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Roscoe, Illinois?⌄
Winnebago County, which includes Roscoe, has an unemployment rate of 5.4%, which is slightly above the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Roscoe, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Roscoe is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,437/month and median household income is $93,036/year. The median home value is $227,800. About 47% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Roscoe, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Roscoe is 27 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