At a Glance
Median Income
$63,894
$30,120 per capita
Home Value
$115,900
Zillow: $114,138
Median Rent
$674/mo
25.1% of income on rent
Violent Crime
299/100K
1,283/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
20.8%
91.2% high school+
Unemployment
2.3%
15.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.1%
16.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Henry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Henry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Henry a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Henry residents earn a median household income of $63,894 , which is 15% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,120. The unemployment rate stands at 2.3% (36% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 257 business establishments, including 34 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Henry is $115,900 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $114,138. Median rent is $674/month, with 25.1% 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 1959.
Safety & Crime
Henry reports 299 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,283/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
20.8% of adults in Henry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(38% below the national average).
91.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Henry has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population2,478
Median Age40.4 yrs
Density1,377/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
B+
Median Income$63,894
Per Capita$30,120
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty15.5%
County GDP$687M
Avg Weekly Wage$906
Housing
A+
Home Value$115,900
Rent$674
Ownership71.4%
Zillow$114,138
Housing Units1,165
Rent Burden25.1%
Crime
F
Violent299/100K
Property1,283/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Assault257/100K
Burglary385/100K
Health
Obesity38.1%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking16.4%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,393/100K
Climate
Avg Temp53°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain38.4 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation493 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+20.8%
High School+91.2%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.2%
Internet Speed64 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Henry was built in 1959.
The nearest airport is Illinois Valley Regional-Walter A Duncan Field (19 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.423 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
14.1% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.