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Crime in McHenry summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in McHenry. Key points include:
There were 204 total crimes in McHenry in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in McHenry is 714.2 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in McHenry is 94.5 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in McHenry is 619.7 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in McHenry is -66.30% below the national average.
Total Crimes
Below National Average
Crime In McHenry Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
McHenry / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 204 | 714.2 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 27 | 94.5 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 2 | 7.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 1 | 3.5 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 9 | 31.5 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 177 | 619.7 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 21 | 73.5 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 149 | 521.7 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 7 | 24.5 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in McHenry summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in McHenry. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in McHenry is 105 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in McHenry is 1.1x higher than the national average.
The median home value in McHenry is $306,003.
The median income in McHenry is $86,315.
Mchenry's Overall Cost Of Living
Higher Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In McHenry Comparison Table
| Living Expense | McHenry | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 102 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 118 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 102 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Mchenry, IL Weather
The average high in McHenry is 57.5° and the average low is 38.0°.
There are 67.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 36.4 inches of precipitation each year with 35.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | McHenry |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 57.5 |
| Average Annual Low | 38.0 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 67.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 36.4 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 35.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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McHenry Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in McHenry
The current population in McHenry is 28,074. The population has increased 5.9% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 28,074 | 1.1% |
| 2023 | 27,774 | 1.0% |
| 2022 | 27,493 | 0.9% |
| 2021 | 27,237 | 1.3% |
| 2020 | 26,889 | 0.3% |
| 2019 | 26,813 | 0.3% |
| 2018 | 26,740 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 26,730 | 0.4% |
| 2016 | 26,631 | -0.4% |
| 2015 | 26,739 | -0.2% |
| 2014 | 26,803 | -0.2% |
| 2013 | 26,863 | 0.0% |
| 2012 | 26,862 | 0.4% |
| 2011 | 26,760 | 0.9% |
| 2010 | 26,518 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in McHenry
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McHenry is:
79.1% White with 22,219 White residents.
0.6% African American with 158 African American residents.
0.0% American Indian with 4 American Indian residents.
1.7% Asian with 485 Asian residents.
0.1% Hawaiian with 19 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
2.7% Two Or More with 746 Two Or More residents.
15.8% Hispanic with 4,443 Hispanic residents.
| Race | McHenry | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 79.1% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 0.6% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 1.7% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 15.8% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in McHenry
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McHenry is 50.2% female with 14,098 female residents.
McHenry is 49.8% male with 13,975 male residents.
| Gender | McHenry | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 50.2% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.8% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in McHenry for adults over 25
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5.0% of adults in McHenry completed < 9th grade.
4.0% of adults in McHenry completed 9-12th grade.
33.0% of adults in McHenry completed high school / ged.
25.0% of adults in McHenry completed some college.
8.0% of adults in McHenry completed associate's degree.
18.0% of adults in McHenry completed bachelor's degree.
6.0% of adults in McHenry completed master's degree.
1.0% of adults in McHenry completed professional degree.
0.0% of adults in McHenry completed doctorate degree.
| Education | McHenry | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 33.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 25.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 8.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 18.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 6.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For McHenry, Illinois
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1.3% of households in McHenry earn Less than $10,000.
1.8% of households in McHenry earn $10,000 to $14,999.
3.7% of households in McHenry earn $15,000 to $24,999.
6.6% of households in McHenry earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.7% of households in McHenry earn $35,000 to $49,999.
16.1% of households in McHenry earn $50,000 to $74,999.
14.3% of households in McHenry earn $75,000 to $99,999.
22.7% of households in McHenry earn $100,000 to $149,999.
8.6% of households in McHenry earn $150,000 to $199,999.
11.3% of households in McHenry earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | McHenry | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 1.3% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 1.8% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 3.7% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 6.6% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.7% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.1% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 14.3% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 22.7% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 8.6% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 11.3% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
