Hennepin, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Putnam County County

4.0 /5.0
A Great
790 Population 149/sq mi density
$78,594 Median Income $39,049 per capita
$166,700 Home Value $223,659 Zillow
$836 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
51°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.0 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$78,594 median income, 4.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,700 home value, $836/mo rent
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
24.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Hennepin, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$78,594
5% above
$39,049 per capita
Home Value
$166,700
41% below
Zillow: $223,659
Median Rent
$836/mo
28% below
29.1% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.1%
28% below
95.4% high school+
Unemployment
4.8%
33% above
5.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.7%
11% above
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F

How Hennepin Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Hennepin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
105%
Home Value
59%
Rent
72%
Poverty
48%
Bachelor's
72%
Unemployment
133%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Hennepin a Good Place to Live?

A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Hennepin residents earn a median household income of $78,594 , which is 5% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $39,049. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8% (33% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 165 business establishments, including 10 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Hennepin is $166,700 , 41% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $223,659. Median rent is $836/month, with 29.1% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1969.

Education

24.1% of adults in Hennepin hold a bachelor's degree or higher (28% below the national average). 95.4% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Hennepin has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.6 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population790
Median Age39.9 yrs
Density149/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born1.3%
Veterans6.3%

Economy

A
Median Income$78,594
Per Capita$39,049
Unemployment4.8%
Poverty5.9%
County GDP$428M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,339

Housing

A+
Home Value$166,700
Rent$836
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$223,659
Housing Units334
Rent Burden29.1%

Health

Obesity35.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease4.9%
Premature Death7,768/100K

Climate

Avg Temp51°F
Rain38.6 in/yr
Elevation535 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+24.1%
High School+95.4%
Graduate+10.9%
School Score5.5/10

Community

2024 VoteR 60% / D 38%
Commute23 min
Broadband90.4%
Internet Speed53 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Hennepin was built in 1969.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (11 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.380 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.6% of the population has a disability.