McHenry, ND

Full City Profile · North Dakota · Foster County County

2.1 /5.0
C Fair
58 Population 232/sq mi density
$2,499 Median Income $18,207 per capita
40°F Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.1 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$2,499 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Education
1.4 / 5.0
5.0% bachelor's degree or higher

McHenry, ND

At a Glance

Median Income
$2,499
97% below
$18,207 per capita
Bachelor's Degree+
5.0%
85% below
92.5% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
18.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.6%
8% above
13.7% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
40°F

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)

Income
3%
Poverty
147%
Bachelor's
15%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is McHenry a Good Place to Live?

C
2.1 / 5.0 - Fair
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.

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. Annual precipitation totals 21.1 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population58
Median Age57.2 yrs
Density232/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans42.5%

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%

Health

Obesity34.6%
Diabetes7.7%
Smoking13.7%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death9,030/100K

Climate

Avg Temp40°F
Rain21.1 in/yr
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
Broadband91.2%
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.
3.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 215 Mbps.