City profile
Roscoe, IL
Winnebago County · Population 10,706
Roscoe is a town in Winnebago County, IL with about 10,706 residents and a typical home value near $228,000. It is 63 miles from Naperville, IL, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
24°F
Summer avg
73°F
Sunny days / yr
189
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$227,800
Typical monthly housing
$1,630
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
92
Taxes
- Property tax
- 2.07%
- State income tax (top)
- 4.95%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.86%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate · county score 92/100
Top hazards: Cold wave, Strong wind, Tornado
Nearest major airport
64 mi to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Competitive / purple · 50% Democratic / 49% Republican
Community
Population
10,706
Black population
3.7%
County
Winnebago County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸More retirees are leaving IL than arriving, mostly over cost
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: severe storms
Highlights
- About 10,706 residents
- Typical home value about $228,000
- 63 miles from Naperville, IL
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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