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Johnsburg, Illinois

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

  • Volo Auto Museum
  • Big Foot Beach State Park
  • Adler Planetarium
  • Brookfield Zoo

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.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)		Top 1%trophyJohnsburg Low Rate of Poverty
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)		Top 5%trophyJohnsburg People in Middle Class or Better
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)		Top 16%Johnsburg Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 18%Johnsburg College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Johnsburg, IL

Comparing Johnsburg 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
Male Share of the Population109
Well-Paid Single Men67
Age of the Population66
Children Under 5 Years Old22
Senior Citizens22
Female Share of the Population12
Racial Diversity14

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Portion of People Married1010
Average Household Size1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
People Above Poverty1010
People in Middle Class or Better1010
Median Family Income99
College Educated Adults79

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use88
Working at Home88
Walking and Biking to Work23
Short Commute Times22

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Seasonal and Vacation Housing1010
Housing Recently Built89
Affordability of Rents21
Affordability of Property Taxes21
People Living Alone11
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals11
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