McHenry County

IL · Pop. 181,322 · Mixed County

5Homestead Score

McHenry County is a mixed county in IL with a population of approximately 181,322.

$/Acre: $16,634

Property Tax: 2.27%

Growing Season: 164 days

Broadband: 59%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 278.5/sq mi

Pros

No building codes

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate2.27%

Local Sales Tax1.39%

Combined Sales Tax7.64%

Cost of Living Index94.2

Median Household Income$72,948

Poverty Rate23.1%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$16,634

Median Home Price$775K

Acres for Sale2610

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone5

Growing Season164 days

Annual Rainfall42.3 inches

Avg Summer High87°F

Avg Winter Low23°F

Soil TypeSilt

Soil Quality6/10

Elevation2,135 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought3/10

Wildfire2/10

Tornado3/10

Flood5/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceMunicipal

Well Depth (avg)274 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.2

Wind Potential6/10

Electric Rate$0.12/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceAllowed

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessNo

Safety

Violent Crime /100K550

Property Crime /100K454

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response13 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital28.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities6

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage59%

Cell CoveragePoor

Starlink Available

Nearest Town15 miles

Nearest City51 miles

School District8/10

Farmers Markets3

Public Land Nearby44%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate7.7%

Ag EconomyWeak