What are the schools like in Henry, IL?

Henry is served primarily by Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 11.5:1.

What is the median household income in Henry?

The median household income in Henry, IL is $55,643 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 2.3%.

What is the weather like in Henry, IL?

Henry has an average high temperature of 33.8°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 38.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 24.6 inches.

Henry, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Henry, IL affordable or expensive?

Henry's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Henry is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $115,700 and the median rent is $663 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Henry, IL?

Henry has a violent crime rate of 86.7 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 86.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Henry, IL a Good Place to Live?

Henry is a small town of 2,471 in Illinois, with a median household income of $55,643 and a 2.3% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

Strengths: Henry stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, lower-than-average crime, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Henry is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Henry city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 88.6

Henry's overall cost of living index is 88.6, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Henry costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Henry, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$115,700	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$663	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	73.5%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$55,643	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Henry's violent crime rate is 86.7 per 100,000 residents — 77% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

86.7 /100k

Property Crime

86.7 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Henry is served primarily by Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Henry, IL	National Avg
School District	Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	11.5:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	18.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	92.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Henry sees average highs of 33.8°F in January and 87.0°F in July, with 38.4 inches of annual precipitation and 24.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Henry, IL
Average High — January	33.8°F
Average High — July	87.0°F
Annual Precipitation	38.4"
Annual Snowfall	24.6"

Demographics

Metric	Henry, IL	National Avg
Population	2,471	—
Median Age	43.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	2.3%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	26.4 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.3%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.3%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.2%	6.3%
Under 18	22.4%	22.2%
65 and over	20.1%	16.8%

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ZIP Codes in Henry

Henry, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

61537

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henry, IL affordable or expensive?

Henry's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Henry roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $115,700 and median rent is $663/month.

What is the crime rate in Henry, IL?

Henry's violent crime rate is 86.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 86.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Henry?

Public schools in Henry are operated by Henry-Senachwine CUSD 5. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.5:1. 18.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Henry, IL a good place to live?

Henry, IL has a population of 2,471, a median household income of $55,643, and an unemployment rate of 2.3%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Henry?

Henry averages 33.8°F in January and 87.0°F in July. Annual rainfall is 38.4 inches with about 24.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Henry?

Henry, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 61537.

What is the population of Henry?

The population of Henry, Illinois is 2,471 with a median age of 43.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Henry?

Key numbers for living in Henry: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $115,700, median household income $55,643, crime index 15 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Henry side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.