McHenry County, IL
Living in McHenry County
Bikeability27
Walkability16
Commute21
Public Transit36
Affordability36
Public Safety88
Airports87
Hospitals83
Colleges57
1←PoorGreat→100
Schools17
1←PoorGreat→100
Residents
308kPopulation+1.7k (2010–19)
40 y Median Age+3 (2010–19)
34%College-Educated+2% (2010–19)
74%Family Households-2% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years19%
15 to 34 years24%
35 to 54 years28%
55 to 74 years23%
75 years and over5%
Diversity
Asian3%
Black1%
Caucasian81%
Hispanic or Latino13%
Multiracial2%
Native American<1%
Native Hawaiian<1%
Other<1%
Education
Less than high school7%
High school graduate27%
Some College32%
Bachelor's degree23%
Graduate degree11%
Households
Family household74%
Householder living alone21%
Householder not living alone5%
Economy
$87kMedian Household Income+$10k (2010–19)
93%Above Poverty-1% (2010–19)
36 mi Average Commute
89%Lived Here Last Year-2% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K10%
$25K to $49K16%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K15%
$100K to $124K12%
$125K to $149K9%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more10%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector78%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance9%
Factory and transportation14%
Mgt, science, and arts38%
Sales and office24%
Service15%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van90%
Motorcycle<1%
Public transportation2%
Taxicab<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home6%
Housing
$224kMedian Home Value-$25k (2010–19)
24%Built 2000 or Later
$1kMedian Monthly Rent+$173 (2010–19)
75%Owner-Occupied-4% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached10%
1 unit, detached77%
Multiple units2%
Mobile home1%
Boat, RV, etc<1%
Year Structure Built
Built 2014 or later1%
Built 2010 to 20131%
Built 2000 to 200922%
Built 1990 to 199923%
Built 1980 to 198912%
Built 1970 to 197914%
Built 1960 to 19697%
Built 1950 to 19599%
Built 1940 to 19493%
Built 1939 or earlier9%
Home Value
Less than $50K2%
$50K to $99K5%
$100K to $149K13%
$150K to $199K21%
$200K to $249K20%
$250K to $299K15%
$300K to $399K16%
$400K to $499K5%
$500K to $749K3%
$750K to $999K<1%
$1M to $1.49M<1%
$1.5M to $1.99M<1%
$2M or more<1%
House Heating Type
Coal or coke<1%
Electricity9%
Fuel oil, kerosene<1%
LP gas2%
Utility gas88%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in McHenry County
United States45
Illinois50
Property Crime in McHenry County
United States48
Illinois43
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (43%)(53%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton43%
Donald Trump51%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | 2 | 10 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 35 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 47 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 57 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 67 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 26 | 2 | 10 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in McHenry County
Excessive Heat4
Inland Flooding52
Tornado14
Coastal Flooding3
Blizzard3
1←Less frequentMore frequent→100
Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near McHenry County, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near McHenry County, IL
St Mary Catholic School
0 miles, S
Marian Central Catholic High School
1 miles, E
House of Children
4 miles, SE
Crystal Lake Montessori School
5 miles, SE
Colleges
Colleges near McHenry County, IL
Judson University
20 miles, SE
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
28 miles, W
Rockford University
29 miles, W
Trinity International University-Illinois
30 miles, E
Hospitals
Hospitals near McHenry County, IL
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
9 miles, E
Mercy Harvard Hospital
11 miles, NW
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
17 miles, SE
Advocate Sherman Hospital
19 miles, S
Airports
Airports near McHenry County, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
34 miles, W
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
37 miles, SE
General Mitchell International Airport
51 miles, NE
Chicago Midway International Airport
52 miles, SE