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McHenry

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Conserved land1.7%7 of 414 acres
Trails0.2 mi0.3 mi per sq mi
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About McHenry

City in Kentucky, United States
1880Established
369Population
0.7 sq miArea
420 ftElevation

McHenry is a home rule-class city in Ohio County, Kentucky, in the United States. As of the 2020 census, McHenry had a population of 369.

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ZIP code42354
Area code270
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Most working residents leave McHenry for work: only 1% work in town. The top destinations are Hartford (14%), Beaver Dam (11%) and Owensboro (6%). Half commute less than 12 miles.

Hartford
14%
Beaver Dam
11%
Owensboro
6%
Morgantown
4%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in McHenry →

Health in McHenry

Compared with Kentucky

3worse than KY

of 5 measures CDC estimates. The other 2 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Ohio County HospitalHartford · 5 mi · ER · rural critical access
Woman's Health CenterGreenville · 19 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careShortage · county-wide
DentalShortage · county-wide
Mental healthShortage · county-wide
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for McHenry · CMS · HRSAHealth in McHenry →

Natural hazards in McHenry

68
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 68% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🏚️ Earthquakes🌪️ Tornadoes
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McHenry has chilly winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 88°, a January night drops to 26°, and about 4 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

47° / 28°Winter
69° / 46°Spring
87° / 65°Summer
70° / 47°Fall
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Nearest: Ohio County Public LibraryHartford · 5 miles · 52 hrs a week

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