At a Glance
Median Income
$2,499
$18,207 per capita
Violent Crime
48/100K
481/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F
276 sunny days/yr
How McHenry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows McHenry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is McHenry a Good Place to Live?
D
1.7 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
McHenry residents earn a median household income of $2,499 , which is 97% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $18,207. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 173 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
McHenry reports 48 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 87% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 481/100K.
Education
5.0% of adults in McHenry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(85% below the national average).
92.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
McHenry has an average annual temperature of 40°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population58
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density232/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans40.0%
Economy
C+
Median Income$2,499
Per Capita$18,207
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty18.2%
County GDP$309M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,103
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$120,346
Housing Units45
Rent Burden27.7%
Crime
F
Violent48/100K
Property481/100K
Health
Obesity34.6%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,030/100K
Climate
Avg Temp40°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain21.1 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation1,507 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+5.0%
High School+92.5%
Graduate+2.6%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute17 min
Broadband34.0%
Internet Speed215 Mbps
Libraries1
Did You Know?
McHenry was founded in 1899.
The median home in McHenry was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Devils Lake Regional (40 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.426 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
1.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 215 Mbps.
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