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Hennepin, Illinois

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.

The People and Families of Hennepin

In Hennepin, about 64% of adults are married.

Wealth and Education

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.

Political Inclinations

The Republican party stood out in its ability to raise compaign money in Hennepin.

Hennepin Housing

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.

Commuting

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).

High Points

Hennepin strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Short Commute Times
(vs. State)
Top 4%trophyHennepin Short Commute Times
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Hennepin Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hennepin Well-Paid Single Men
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Hennepin Well-Paid Single Women
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 11%Hennepin Walking and Biking to Work
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 12%Hennepin People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Hennepin Median Family Income

Comparative Profile of Hennepin, IL

Comparing Hennepin to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Well-Paid Single Men109
Well-Paid Single Women109
Age of the Population910
Senior Citizens78
Male Share of the Population77
Racial Diversity77
Female Share of the Population44
Children Under 5 Years Old43

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Portion of People Married87
Average Household Size32

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
People Above Poverty109
People in Middle Class or Better98
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults55

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Short Commute Times1010
Walking and Biking to Work910
Working at Home910
Public Transportation Use86

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing910
People Living Alone78
Housing Recently Built68
Affordability of Rents67
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals66
Affordability of Property Taxes36
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