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Henry County
  • County in Illinois
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Henry County

#26 in Best Counties to Buy a House in Illinois
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
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    1. Public Schools
      B+
    2. Housing
      B
    3. Nightlife
      B+
    4. Good for Families
      B+
    5. Diversity
      C+
    6. Jobs
      B
    7. Weather
      C+
    8. Cost of Living
      B+
    9. Health & Fitness
      B
    10. Outdoor Activities
      B+
    11. Commute
      B minus
    Henry County is located in Illinois with a population of 49,412. In Henry County, most residents own their homes. In Henry County there are a lot of bars. Many young professionals and retirees live in Henry County and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Henry County are above average.
    Population
    49,412
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    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $125,500
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $760
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      20%
    • Own
      80%
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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      143.8
      282.7
    • Murder
      4.2
      6.1
    • Rape
      93.1
      40.7
    • Robbery
      0
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      266.5
      500.1
    • Theft
      2,157.1
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      33.8
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    C+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      12%
    • 10-17 years
      11%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      11%
    • 35-44 years
      12%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      21%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      8%
      13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      16%
      21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      34%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      8%
      11%
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    Working in Henry County

    Jobs
    B
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $62,097
    National
    $69,021
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