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Hennepin, Illinois, in Putnam county, is 40 miles N of Peoria, Illinois (center to center) and 97 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is home to some 707 residents.
In Hennepin, about 64% of adults are married.
In 2000, Hennepin had a median family income of $56,111. Fewer people in Hennepin are poor than in most places in Illinois. Home-based work is more common in the village than in most places. It's worth saying that successful single folks are not uncommon in Hennepin.
The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Hennepin.
According to the 2000 census, 79% of the housing in Hennepin was owner-occupied. The village presents in interesting mix of housing units, including some used primarily seasonally or for vacations.
In Hennepin, 89% of commuters drive to work. Unlike a lot of places, in Hennepin it is actually possible for many people to ride their bikes to work, or even walk. The relatively short commuting times in the village let you stay at the office later before starting your drive home (if that appeals to you).
Hennepin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Short Commute Times (vs. State) | Top 4% | ![]() ![]() |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. Peers) | Top 8% | ![]() |
| Walking and Biking to Work (vs. Peers) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | ![]() |
Comparing Hennepin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):
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