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Introduction to Johnsburg, Illinois
Johnsburg, Illinois, in McHenry county, is 20 miles W of Waukegan, Illinois and 47 miles NW of Chicago, Illinois. The village is home to some 5,391 residents.
Johnsburg History
Johnsburg is located in the northeaster region of the McHenry County, which forms a part of the Chicago metropolitan area and is the sixth most highly-populated county in Illinois. It was formed in 1836 by incorporating Cook and LaSalle Counties.
Johnsburg and nearby Attractions
Things To Do In Johnsburg
Local parks include the Chain O'Lakes State Park, the Volo Bog State Natural Area and the Moraine Hills State Park. Local historic sites include the Beckman Mill, the Charles Gates Dawes House and the Chicago Portage National Historic Site, among others. Johnsburgs is also home to the Volo Auto Museum, a 30-acre theme park. Other nearby attractions include the Adler Planetarium, the Brookfield Zoo, and Chicago Botanic Garden.
Johnsburg Transportation
Chicago O'Hare International is the nearest major airport.
Johnsburg Higher Education
Colleges near Johnsburg include the Adler School of Professional Psychology, the Blackhawk Technical College and Carthage College.
Johnsburg strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):
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| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. Peers) | Top 1% |  |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. Peers) | Top 5% | |
| Median Family Income (vs. Peers) | Top 16% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 18% | |
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