Heyworth, Illinois
Heyworth is a village of 2,573 people in McLean County, Illinois, founded in 1858.
Why visit Heyworth
Townapedia lists 1 museum or landmark, 1 park or trail and 3 places to eat in and around town.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 16°F.
Weather in Heyworth
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Heyworth
Heyworth is a village in McLean County, Illinois, United States. It was founded in 1859. As of the 2020 census, Heyworth had a population of 2,791. It is part of the Bloomington–Normal Metropolitan Statistical Area.
From the Wikipedia article Heyworth, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks1
Parks, trails and playgrounds1
Restaurants and cafes3
Prairie Fire Grill
Restaurant · 0.7 mi
Prairie Fire Grill is a popular bar and grill in Heyworth, IL, serving great food, drinks, and entertainment since 2018. Known for its...
206 South Vine Street, Heyworth
Su 11:00-22:00; Mo 16:00-22:00; We-Th 16:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-25:00
Vogel Coffee
Cafe · Coffee Shop
1280 West Cleveland Street, Heyworth
Mo-Fr 06:00-18:00; Sa 08:00-16:00; Su off
Shopping1
History
Heyworth was laid out by Campbell Wakefield on September 11, 1859. Before settlement, the locality now known as Heyworth was covered by a heavy growth of timber and underbrush which was inhabited by the Kickapoo Native Americans, and supported a great number of deer, wild turkeys, and packs of large gray wolves.
As settlers began to move West, families such as the Rutledges, Funks, Passwaters, Bishops, Nobles, Wakefields, and Martens settled in the immediate vicinity of the present village of Heyworth as early as 1824. Campbell Wakefield was the primary founder of Heyworth. In the course of his achievements, Wakefield became the owner of a vast tract of land including what is now Heyworth. He continually added to his original tract until he obtained about 1,500 acres (6.1 km2) in one plot.
As the population of the region increased and industries began to spring up, railroads were becoming a great advantage. In 1852 and 1853, the Illinois Central Railroad was constructed through the Wakefield land. When the line became operational in 1855, the residents hoped to put a train station in the vicinity. Many property owners vied for the station, but Wakefield immediately donated a large tract of land for the station. Additionally he set aside adjacent land for the foundation of a town, a Presbyterian church, and a district school.
From the History section of Heyworth, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Heyworth
11 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 16°F | 2.4 in |
| Feb | 36°F | 19°F | 2.1 in |
| Mar | 48°F | 29°F | 2.6 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 39°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 72°F | 50°F | 4.8 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 60°F | 4.6 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 63°F | 4.0 in |
| Aug | 83°F | 61°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 54°F | 3.1 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 42°F | 3.5 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 30°F | 2.8 in |
| Dec | 35°F | 21°F | 2.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Bloomington 5W (13 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
McLean County has had 6 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for biologicals.
- 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2007-02-09: Severe Winter Storm (Severe Ice Storm)
- 2005-09-07: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation (Hurricane)
- 2001-01-17: Illinois Winter Snow Storms (Snowstorm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Central Illinois Regional Airport at Bloomington-Normal (BMI) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 12 miles away.
- Downs 8 mi northeast, about 13 min by car
- Bloomington 11 mi north, about 18 min by car
- Clinton 12 mi south, about 19 min by car
- Atlanta 13 mi west, about 21 min by car
- Normal 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Farmer City 19 mi east, about 31 min by car
- Lincoln 23 mi southwest, about 37 min by car
- Heritage Lake 24 mi northwest, about 38 min by car
- Forsyth 27 mi south, about 43 min by car
- Decatur 32 mi south, about 51 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown heyworth, Troy Semple, Public domain
- ISS031-E-147380 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS014-E-7674 - View of Illinois, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS029-E-38651 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
- ISS065-E-430610 - View of Earth, Earth Science and Remote Sensing Unit , Lyndon B. Johnson Space Center, Public domain
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