Winnebago County, IA Public Records

District Court
126 S Clark, Ste 6
Forest City, IA 50436 https://www.iowacourts.gov/iowa-court
Hours: 8AM-Noon; 1PM-4:30PM CST
P: 641-585-4520
F: 641-585-2615
Jurisdiction: Felony, Misdemeanor, Civil, Small Claims, Eviction, Small Claims, Probate, Family, Traffic, Ordinance
Restricted Records: No juvenile, pending or dismissed dissolution of marriage, mental health, criminal expunged or substance abuse records released. Domestic abuse law change states that parts of the file may be public, depending on Judge's order
Probate fax is same as main fax number. Judicial Magistrates, part of the District Court, have jurisdiction over simple misdemeanors, including scheduled violations, county and municipal infractions, and small claims.

Winnebago County, IA Vital Records

Contact the Winnebago County Office of the County Recorder if you would like to find vital records, such as birth, death, marriage, divorce, and real estate records.

Winnebago County
County Recorder
126 S Clark St, #1
Forest City, IA 50436-1706 https://www.winnebagocountyiowa.gov/d
8AM-4:30PM CST
Phone: 641-585-2094
Fax: 641-585-1094
Recorded Documents

Winnebago County Vital Certificates

If you would like to obtain a hard copy of a birth, death, marriage, divorce, or other vital record, you can do so by searching for and requesting a vital certificate. Vital certificates are hard copy documents, the same as those used by the United States government.

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Winnebago County Population Records

Total Land Area (2000): 400.47 sq mi
Population (2009): 10,602
  • Females: 51%
  • White: 97.8%
  • Black/African American: 0.3%
  • Asian: 0.8%
  • Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0%
  • Hispanic or Latino Origin: 3.2%
  • White, Not Hispanic: 94.6%
Population Change (2000-2009): -1,121
Foreign-Born Population (2000): 1.8%
Language other than English spoken at home (2000): 4.9%
Persons Below Poverty Level (2008): 10.2%
High School Graduates (2000): 87.3%
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (2000): 16.5%
Persons per Household (2000): 2.36
Housing Units (2000): 5,065
Homeownership Rate (2000): 76.1%
Migration Flow to Winnebago County, IA from (2007-2008):

Winnebago County Records

Total Earnings by Industry, in thou. dol. (2007):
  • Total: $239,685
  • Construction: $18,321
  • Retail Trade: $15,429
  • Professional and Technical Services: $4,130
  • Healthcare: $0
  • Banking: $9,953
  • Retail Trade: $15,429
  • Accommodations and Food Services: $2,336
  • Manufacturing: $72,384
  • Farms: $28,334
  • Government: $34,637
Employed (2000): 6,045
Unemployed (2000): 187
Unemployment Rate (2009): 8.8%
Annual Payroll per Employee (2007): $31,487
Local Government Employment (2007): 750
Local Government Revenue (2007): $36,506 (thou. dol.)
Local Government Debt (2007): $14,586 (thou. dol.)

Winnebago County Birth, Death Records

Births (2007): 101
  • Per 1,000 population: 9.4
Deaths (2007): 125
  • Per 1,000 population: 11.6
Infant Deaths (2007): 2
  • Per 1,000 population: 19.8

Winnebago County Criminal Records

Violent Crimes (2008): 9
  • Murder and non-negligent manslaughter: 0
  • Forcible rape: 0
  • Robbery: 0
  • Aggravated Assault: 9
Property Crimes (2008): 41
  • Burglary: 19
  • Larceny-Theft: 21
  • Motor Vehicle Theft: 1

Winnebago County Genealogy Records