Illinois
Hennepin is a small town in Illinois with a population of 790. Residents earn $78,594 per year, which is 5% above the national average.
Based on current data, Hennepin receives an overall livability score of 4.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of A. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Hennepin stands out as an excellent place to live, with strong marks across most quality-of-life indicators.
The median household income in Hennepin is $78,594, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, indicating a healthy job market. Only 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 23 minutes.
The median home value in Hennepin is $166,700, 41% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $836 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.1x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
24.1% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 95.4% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Hennepin experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 51°F. Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.0% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 2.0% |
| 85% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $78,594 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $39,049 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,339 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $74,934 |
| Unemployment | 3.3% |
| 8% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.9% |
| 52% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 165 |
| County GDP | $428M |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Healthcare | 4 |
| Retail | 13 |
| Manufacturing | 9 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,588 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 2.75% |
| Commute Time | 23.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |
| Census Median | $166,700 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $204,195 |
| Census Median Rent | $836 |
| 28% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 29.1% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 78.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,588 |
| 31% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 2.75% |
| Obesity | 35.7% |
| 11% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.6% |
| Heart Disease | 4.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.1% |
| Asthma | 10.2% |
| COPD | 5.7% |
| Stroke | 2.6% |
| Binge Drinking | 21.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 19.6% |
| Depression | 23.2% |
| Mental Distress | 17.6% |
| Physical Distress | 11.6% |
| Insurance Rate | 98.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.4% |
| Premature Death | 7,768/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.9/10 |
| Exercise Access | 37.5% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Annual Average | 51.4°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.6 inches |
| 2% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 535 ft (163 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.2505°N, 89.3141°W |
| County FIPS | 17155 |
Winner: Republican by 22.8 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 24.1% |
| 28% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 95.4% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 149/sq mi |
| Total Area | 5.3 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 90.4% |
| Public Libraries | 6 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 4 |
| Restaurants | 10 |
| Retail Stores | 13 |
| Avg Commute | 23.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 86.2% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 3.4% |