WinslowIL
A town of 277, settled in 1845.
Is Winslow a good place to live?
28% of residents live below the poverty line in Winslow, above both Illinois’ towns (8.4%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Among 769 Illinois towns, just 2 have a lower January low than Winslow. Winslow has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
277 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Winslow: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Winslow, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Winslow.
With 0.2 jobs for every working resident, most of Winslow’s workers commute out
Most working residents leave Winslow for work: only 0% work in town. At $55,000, Winslow’s median household income is below both the Illinois town median ($83,000) and the median of U.S. towns ($80,000). Winslow’s average trip to work is 22 minutes.
| Winslow | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $55,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 22 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Winslow faces a low natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is lower than in 74% of U.S. communities. Since 1993, 4 flood insurance claims have been paid out in Winslow.
FEMA flood insurance claims · FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
In Winslow, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Winslow has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. The July high in Winslow is 83°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Winslow is
Winslow beats the Illinois average on 5 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 1. 20% of Winslow adults binge drink.
| Winslow | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 20% | 18% | 16% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 10% | 11% | 12% |
| Fair or poor health (CDC PLACES) | 17% | 18% | 19% |
| Get no exercise (CDC PLACES) | 22% | 23% | 25% |
| What stands out | Winslow | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 10.9% | 15.9% |
| Fewer uninsured adults | 6.8% | 9.9% |
| More adults who have had cancer | 9% | 7.6% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Winslow Township Park | — | 5 |
| 2. Paridise Cove | — | 1 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Everything we know about Winslow
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Winslow; the nearest are
About 3 of every 100 Winslow residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
100% of working residents leave Winslow for work
Where Winslow’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Winslow
Village in Illinois, United States
Winslow is a village in Stephenson County, Illinois. As of the 2020 census, Winslow had a population of 281.
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- Area
- 0.5 sq mi
- Elevation
- 774 ft
- ZIP code
- 61089
Questions about Winslow
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Winslow, IL a good place to live?
Winslow has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.