Winnebago County, county in Illinois, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 281,295 inhabitants. The county was created 189 years ago in 1836. Its county seat is Rockford.
There are 1 city/town in Winnebago County, IL. The largest city of Winnebago County is Cherry Valley with a population of 2,853.
Sitting along the Rock River in Northern Illinois, Winnebago County boasts a thriving urban hub alongside quaint rural towns that embrace the region's natural assets. Several unique cities across the county provide glimpses into its varied landscape.
The vibrant riverfront city of Rockford anchors the county as the state’s third largest city. Tree-lined paths along the Rock River lead to restaurants, shops, and museums in its active downtown district.
To Rockford’s south, the village of Cherry Valley charms with its historic covered bridge overlooking the river. Nearby Loves Park balances industry and nature through riverside parks and easy access to Rock Cut State Park trails.
Further south, the agricultural town of Pecatonica retains its rural heritage through entities like the Pecatonica Prairie Nursery and festivals that celebrate the town’s farming roots.
From the urban energy of Rockford to remote country hamlets, Winnebago County’s diverse cities encapsulate the spectrum of life in Northern Illinois – where farmlands meet forests, and history meets progress.
List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Winnebago County.
City Name | Title | Population |
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Cherry Valley | Township in Winnebago County, Illinois | 2,853 |