HenryIL
A town of 2,441, settled in 1834. Nearly 3.2% of it is conserved land.
What makes Henry stand out
The 3 things Henry does most differently from other towns.
85% of working residents leave Henry for work
Where Henry’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
Henry’s report card
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3.2% of Henry is conserved land
0.9 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Stoner Park | 0.6 mi | 15 |
| 2. Child Park | — | 5 |
| 3. Central Park | 0.2 mi | 3 |
Homes in Henry sell for about $150K
The median sale price was $150,000 in May 2026.
Less crime per resident than 93% of U.S. towns
Henry reports less crime per resident than 93% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Healthier than 43% of U.S. towns
Henry beats the Illinois average on 3 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 9.
| What stands out | Henry | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.3% | 13.2% |
| More adults screened for colon cancer | 66.9% | 60.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 9.2% | 6.3% |
About one in seven working residents works right in Henry
Most working residents leave Henry for work: only 15% work in town. The top destinations are Peoria (12%), Henry (5%) and Princeton (3%). Half commute less than 27 miles.
Where working residents work
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Henry has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 16°, and about 18 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
Typical low → high °F
Moderate risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 53% of U.S. communities.
About Henry
City in Illinois, United States
Henry is a city in Marshall County, Illinois, United States. The population was 2,320 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Peoria Metropolitan Statistical Area.
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- Established
- 1834
- Population
- 2,320
- Area
- 1.8 sq mi
- Elevation
- 486 ft
- ZIP code
- 61537
- Area code
- 309
Henry’s neighbors
2 towns share a border with Henry.