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McHenry, IL

McHenry is a city in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It is a suburb, part of the Chicago metropolitan area, and is located about 50 miles northwest of Chicago. McHenry was at one time the county seat of McHenry County, which once included adjoining Lake County to the east. McHenry took its name from the county, which was named for Major William McHenry, a prominent US Army officer in the Black Hawk War.

It rests at an elevation of 797 feet and the Fox River flows through the eastern portion of the city. It is surrounded by natural lakes and streams, grassy moraine hills, gravel banks and shallow nutrient-rich peat bogs, remnants of receding glaciers from the last ice age. Moraine Hills State Park, Glacial Park Conservation Area, and Volo Bog State Natural Area preserve some of these natural features.

McHenry is located 46 miles northwest of Chicago in northeastern Illinois on the Fox River. According to the 2020 census, McHenry has a total area of 14.50 square miles (37.55 km²) McHenry lies within the Fox River Valley, and its downtown area is situated on that river. "The Heart of the Fox River" is the city's motto. 

The 48-acre Lake Defiance is the centerpiece of Moraine Hills State Park on the east end of town. It is a glacial lake surrounded by now wooded kames and moraines.

McHenry, IL offers a range of health and wellness activities designed to promote community well-being. The Health and Wellness Fair at McHenry County College provides comprehensive resources including STI/HIV testing, yoga sessions, and therapy dogs. The Natural Therapy Wellness Center specializes in therapeutic massage, acupuncture, reflexology, and prenatal care. Salt and Stone Massage & Wellness offers various therapies including aromatherapy, salt stone massage, Reiki, and craniosacral therapy. Outdoor activities like hiking and biking are available through the McHenry County Conservation District. Holistic Health Care Centers provide holistic services such as chiropractic care and nutritional counseling. For seniors, Senior Services Associates offers fitness classes, wellness checks, and social activities to improve their health. These resources ensure that McHenry residents have ample opportunities to maintain and enhance their health and wellness.

Top sites in McHenry, IL are Petersen Park, Moraine Hills State Park, and Prairie Trail.

Population: 28,825 (2024). ZIP codes: 60050, 60051. Area codes: 815, 779. Elevation: 797 ft (243 m). Area: 14.96 sq mi (38.74 km²).

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What is McHenry, IL is known for?

During the 1920’s the town became known as a resort destination because of the Fox River, surrounding lakes, and easy accessibility from Chicago. Bands played at local pavilions, trainloads of visitors arrived to tour the famous lotus beds, and summer cottages proliferated along the Fox River. A boat-building industry flourished; marine recreation remains important. For decades, McHenry took very seriously its title as the "Gateway to the Chain-of-Lakes” and this is still evidenced today in the city’s motto “Heart of the Fox River.”

What are the demographics of McHenry, IL?

McHenry, IL is home to a population of 27.5k people, of which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2022, 8.13% of McHenry, IL residents were born outside of the country (2.24k people). In 2022, there were 8.76 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (21.8k people) in McHenry, IL than any other race or ethnicity.

Is McHenry, IL a good place to live?

McHenry is a suburb of Chicago with a population of 27,493. McHenry is in McHenry County. Living in McHenry offers residents a sparse suburban feel and most residents own their homes. In McHenry, there are a lot of parks. Many young professionals live in McHenry and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in McHenry are above average.

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Wikipedia

City of McHenry

McHenry County College

Natural Therapy Wellness Center

Salt and Stone Massage & Wellness

McHenry County Conservation District

Holistic Health Care Centers

Senior Services Associates

Petersen Park

Moraine Hills State Park

Prairie Trail

Data USA

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