Cities & Towns in McHenry County, IL

McHenry County, county in Illinois, United States. As of 2020 county had an estimated population of 305,888 inhabitants. The county was created 188 years ago in 1836. Its county seat is Woodstock.

There are 3 city/town in McHenry County, IL. The largest city of McHenry County is Pistakee Highlands with a population of 3,454. Other cities include, Prairie Grove population 1,920 and Port Barrington population 1,481

Pistakee Highlands

Pistakee Highlands, Census designated place

Prairie Grove
Prairie Grove

Prairie Grove, Village in Illinois

Port Barrington
Port Barrington

Port Barrington, City in Illinois, United States of America

Situated northwest of Chicago, McHenry County blends small-town charm with suburban growth. From quaint downtowns to revitalized riverfronts, a few key cities showcase the area's character.

The historic city of Woodstock exudes quintessential Americana with its traditional public square lined with boutiques and eateries. Nearby Crystal Lake combines its namesake shimmering waters with a vibrant downtown arts and entertainment district.

On the Fox River, the city of McHenry borders conservation areas and paddling trails, embracing the river as a recreational draw. To the west, Harvard balances agricultural tradition with a growing micropub and cafe scene centered around its historic downtown.

The smaller communities of Marengo, Cary, and Fox Lake retain their rural roots while still attracting city dwellers with abundant open space.

With its patchwork of tranquil rivers, preserved downtowns, and natural landscapes, McHenry County's cities continue to shape the area's identity as a refuge from Chicago's hustle and bustle. Each community contributes its own brand of Midwest charm.

All McHenry County Cities (Aphebetical)

List of cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in McHenry County.

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City Name Title Population
Pistakee Highlands Census designated place 3,454
Port Barrington City in Illinois, United States of America 1,481
Prairie Grove Village in Illinois 1,920
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Illinois Counties (102)

Cook County (5,108,284) DuPage County (917,481) Lake County (693,593) Will County (688,726) Kane County (531,010) McHenry County (305,888) Winnebago County (281,295) Madison County (262,635) Saint Clair County (258,046) Champaign County (209,192) Sangamon County (193,882) Peoria County (177,652) McLean County (171,256) Rock Island County (140,907) Tazewell County (130,777) Kendall County (130,638) Kankakee County (108,594) LaSalle County (107,571) DeKalb County (104,491) Macon County (103,015) Vermilion County (74,855) Williamson County (66,415) Adams County (64,783) Jackson County (56,675) Whiteside County (54,656) Boone County (52,777) Grundy County (50,993) Coles County (50,383) Ogle County (50,306) Knox County (49,053) Henry County (48,411) Macoupin County (44,567) Stephenson County (43,831) Woodford County (38,091) Franklin County (38,060) Clinton County (37,398) Jefferson County (37,235) Marion County (37,045) Livingston County (35,414) Monroe County (34,739) Effingham County (34,065) Fulton County (33,690) Lee County (33,647) Morgan County (33,400) Bureau County (32,303) Christian County (32,075) Randolph County (31,351) McDonough County (29,295) Logan County (28,383) Montgomery County (28,045) Iroquois County (26,711) Saline County (23,182) Jersey County (21,616) Shelby County (21,299) Fayette County (21,264) Jo Daviess County (21,239) Perry County (20,664) Douglas County (19,510) Crawford County (18,512) Hancock County (17,422) Edgar County (16,858) Warren County (16,696) Union County (16,498) Piatt County (16,355) Bond County (16,262) Wayne County (16,031) Richland County (15,507) Lawrence County (15,467) De Witt County (15,368) Clark County (15,268) Pike County (15,239) Mercer County (15,225) Moultrie County (14,347) Carroll County (14,241) Washington County (13,764) Massac County (13,636) White County (13,364) Mason County (13,173) Clay County (13,079) Ford County (12,949) Greene County (12,702) Johnson County (12,358) Menard County (12,068) Cass County (11,925) Marshall County (11,309) Wabash County (11,190) Cumberland County (10,649) Jasper County (9,465) Hamilton County (8,084) Schuyler County (6,738) Brown County (6,546) Henderson County (6,535) Edwards County (6,356) Putnam County (5,716) Alexander County (5,497) Stark County (5,262) Pulaski County (5,201) Scott County (4,950) Gallatin County (4,793) Calhoun County (4,616) Pope County (4,142) Hardin County (3,808)