Illinois · Metropolitan Area
Henry is a small town in Illinois with a population of 2,478. Residents earn $63,894 per year, which is 15% below the national average.
Based on current data, Henry receives an overall livability score of 3.1 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B. Key strengths include low unemployment, low crime rates, affordable housing, high health insurance coverage. Henry offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Henry is $63,894, 15% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 2.3%. The poverty rate of 15.5% exceeds the national average of 12.4%, indicating economic hardship for a significant portion of the population. Workers commute an average of 26 minutes.
The median home value in Henry is $115,900, 59% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $674 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.8x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
Violent crime in Henry is below the national average at 299 per 100,000 residents (U.S. avg: 380). Property crime occurs at a rate of 1,283 per 100,000, 35% below the national average.
20.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.2% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.5/10.
Henry experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 53°F. Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches, including 24.6 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 98.8% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 1.2% |
| 91% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $63,894 |
| 15% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,120 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $906 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,174 |
| Unemployment | 2.3% |
| 36% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 15.5% |
| 25% above US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 257 |
| County GDP | $687M |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Healthcare | 17 |
| Retail | 34 |
| Manufacturing | 7 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,460 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.85% |
| Commute Time | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |
| Census Median | $115,900 |
| 59% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $114,138 |
| $/Sq Ft | $75 |
| Homes Sold | 1 |
| Sale-to-List Ratio | 88.0% |
| Price Drops | 0.0% |
| Inventory | 1 |
| Census Median Rent | $674 |
| 42% below US avg |
| Studio | $817 |
| 1 Bedroom | $928 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,143 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,498 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,819 |
| Owner-Occupied | 71.4% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,460 |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.85% |
| Obesity | 38.1% |
| 19% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.6% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.1% |
| Asthma | 10.9% |
| COPD | 7.2% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.5% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 24.8% |
| Mental Distress | 19.4% |
| Physical Distress | 13.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 95.2% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.9% |
| Premature Death | 8,393/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 33.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Total Violent | 299.4/100K |
| 21% below US avg | |
| Murder | 0.0/100K |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Rape | 0.0/100K |
| Robbery | 42.8/100K |
| Assault | 256.6/100K |
| Total Property | 1,283.2/100K |
| 35% below US avg | |
| Burglary | 384.9/100K |
| Theft | 855.4/100K |
| Vehicle Theft | 42.8/100K |
| Arson | 0.0/100K |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Safety Grade | F |
| Safety Score | 1.0 / 5.0 |
| Annual Average | 52.6°F |
| 3% below US avg | |
| January Average | 26°F (-3°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 38.4 inches |
| 1% above US avg | |
| Snowfall | 24.6 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 493 ft (150 m) |
| Area | 1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,377/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1174°N, 89.3573°W |
| County FIPS | 17123 |
Winner: Republican by 36 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 20.8% |
| 38% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.2% |
| School Test Score | 5.50 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,377/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.8 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 17 |
| Restaurants | 34 |
| Retail Stores | 34 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 26.4 min |
| Work from Home | 8.2% |