Marengo, IL
Living in Marengo
Bikeability9
Walkability8
Commute28
Public Transit3
Affordability58
Public Safety89
Airports85
Hospitals76
Colleges61
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Schools30
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Residents
8kPopulation+88 (2010–19)
37 y Median Age+4 (2010–19)
22%College-Educated+3% (2010–19)
69%Family Households-3% (2010–19)
Age
Under 14 years22%
15 to 34 years25%
35 to 54 years27%
55 to 74 years17%
75 years and over9%
Diversity
Black2%
Caucasian79%
Hispanic or Latino17%
Multiracial1%
Education
Less than high school9%
High school graduate39%
Some College31%
Bachelor's degree13%
Graduate degree8%
Households
Family household69%
Householder living alone27%
Householder not living alone4%
Economy
$64kMedian Household Income+$7k (2010–19)
87%Above Poverty-6% (2010–19)
33 mi Average Commute
92%Lived Here Last Year+5% (2010–19)
Household Income
Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K21%
$50K to $74K17%
$75K to $99K12%
$100K to $124K8%
$125K to $149K8%
$150K to $199K11%
$200K or more3%
Employers
Government8%
Private sector77%
Self-employed4%
Occupations
Construction and maintenance17%
Factory and transportation18%
Mgt, science, and arts30%
Sales and office18%
Service18%
Commute
Bicycle<1%
Car, truck, or van97%
Public transportation<1%
Walked1%
Worked at home2%
Housing
$154kMedian Home Value-$37k (2010–19)
19%Built 2000 or Later
$755Median Monthly Rent+$98 (2010–19)
67%Owner-Occupied-3% (2010–19)
Units in Structure
1 unit, attached14%
1 unit, detached63%
Multiple units4%
Mobile home8%
Year Structure Built
Built 2010 to 20132%
Built 2000 to 200917%
Built 1990 to 199919%
Built 1980 to 19895%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196912%
Built 1950 to 195911%
Built 1940 to 19494%
Built 1939 or earlier18%
Home Value
Less than $50K4%
$50K to $99K15%
$100K to $149K27%
$150K to $199K34%
$200K to $249K16%
$250K to $299K4%
House Heating Type
Electricity14%
LP gas<1%
Utility gas85%
Wood<1%
Crime
Violent Crime in Marengo
United States45
Illinois50
Chicago Metro Area52
McHenry County13
Property Crime in Marengo
United States48
Illinois43
Chicago Metro Area42
McHenry County15
Politics
Voting Patterns
Liberal (38%)(58%) Conservative
2016 Presidential Elections
Hillary Clinton35%
Donald Trump58%
Climate
Monthly Weather Averages
| Temp (°F) | Rain (in) | Snow (in) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 21 | 1 | 10 |
| Feb | 25 | 2 | 8 |
| Mar | 36 | 2 | 4 |
| Apr | 48 | 3 | 1 |
| May | 58 | 4 | 0 |
| Jun | 68 | 4 | 0 |
| Jul | 72 | 4 | 0 |
| Aug | 71 | 4 | 0 |
| Sep | 63 | 3 | 0 |
| Oct | 51 | 3 | 0 |
| Nov | 39 | 3 | 1 |
| Dec | 25 | 2 | 11 |
Natural Hazards
The Risk of Natural Hazards in Marengo
Excessive Heat3
Inland Flooding45
Tornado13
Blizzard3
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Location Map
Public Schools
Public Schools near Marengo, IL
Private Schools
Private Schools near Marengo, IL
Zion Lutheran School
1 miles, NW
St Mary Catholic School
9 miles, NE
House of Children
10 miles, E
Marian Central Catholic High School
10 miles, NE
Colleges
Colleges near Marengo, IL
Judson University
20 miles, SE
Saint Anthony College of Nursing
21 miles, W
Rockford University
22 miles, W
Northern Illinois University
23 miles, S
Hospitals
Hospitals near Marengo, IL
Mercy Harvard Hospital
12 miles, N
Northwestern Medicine McHenry Hospital
17 miles, E
Advocate Sherman Hospital
18 miles, SE
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital-Elgin
20 miles, SE
Airports
Airports near Marengo, IL
Chicago-Rockford International Airport
26 miles, W
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
40 miles, SE
Chicago Midway International Airport
54 miles, SE
General Mitchell International Airport
60 miles, NE