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Mineola Hotel
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McHenry Il Count's House1 · IvoShandor, CC BY 2.5
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Johnsburg, Illinois

Johnsburg is a village of 6,386 people in McHenry County, Illinois.

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Population6,386 +0.0% since 2019
CountyMcHenry County
Land area7.3 sq mi
ZIP codes60050, 60051, 60072
Nearest airportWaukegan National Airport (UGN) 20 mi

Why visit Johnsburg

Townapedia lists 2 museums and landmarks, 18 parks and trails, 30 places to eat and 3 attractions in and around town.

Highlights include McHenry Outdoor Theatre, Stade's Farm, Count's House and Mineola Hotel.

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 84°F; January lows average 13°F, and about 34 inches of snow fall in a normal year.

About Johnsburg

Johnsburg is a village in McHenry County, Illinois, with a population of 6,355 as of the 2020 U.S. census.

From the Wikipedia article Johnsburg, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Things to do3

McHenry Outdoor Theatre

Cinema and theater · 2.4 mi

1510 North Chapel Hill Road, McHenry

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Stade's Farm

Farm and orchard · 2.5 mi

3709 Miller Road, McHenry

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Bald Knob

Scenic view · 2.0 mi

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Museums and landmarks2

Count's HouseCC BY 2.5

Count's House

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.0 mi

Historic house in Illinois, United States

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Mineola HotelCC BY-SA 3.0

Mineola Hotel

Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.9 mi

Old hotel building in Fox Lake, Illinois, USA

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Parks, trails and playgrounds18

Volo Bog State Natural AreaCC BY-SA 3.0

Volo Bog State Natural Area

Park · 3.8 mi

State park in Lake County, Illinois, USA

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Chapel Hill Country Club

Golf course · 1.4 mi

2500 North Chapel Hill Road, Johnsburg

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Petersen Park Beach

Beach · 2.4 mi

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Hiller Park

Playground · 1.9 mi

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Adams Park

Park · 1.4 mi

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Bald Knob Marina

Marina and boat launch · 2.0 mi

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Community Center Park

Park

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Francis M. Schmitt Park

Park · 0.6 mi

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Hilltop Park

Park · 1.0 mi

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Lake Street Park

Park · 2.4 mi

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Liberty Trails Park

Park · 2.1 mi

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McHenry Township Park

Park · 1.5 mi

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6 more on the map.

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Restaurants and cafes30

Epic Deli

Restaurant · Sandwich · 1.6 mi

2616 Schaid Court, McHenry

11:00-20:00

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Starbucks

Cafe · Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi

2318 Richmond Road, McHenry

Open in Google Maps · +1 815-385-3736

China Town

Restaurant · Chinese · 2.1 mi

Open in Google Maps · +1-815-385-2882

Rusty Nail Saloon

Bar and pub · 2.6 mi

4520 Ringwood Road, Ringwood

Open in Google Maps · +1-815-728-3017

Sushi King

Restaurant · Sushi · 2.1 mi

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Halftime Bar & Grill

Bar and pub · Pub

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O'Leary's Pub & Grub

Bar and pub · 2.5 mi

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Sakura

Restaurant · Japanese · 1.9 mi

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Chili's

Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 1.9 mi

2409 Richmond Road, McHenry

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Moose Lodge

Bar and pub · 1.2 mi

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Buffalo Wild Wings

Restaurant · Wings · 1.6 mi

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Olive Garden

Restaurant · Italian · 1.5 mi

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18 more on the map.

History

The area that came to be known as Johnsburg was first settled in 1841, five years after the founding of McHenry County, by immigrant families escaping religious persecution and oppressive social conditions in the Eifel region of Germany, predominantly the Mayen-Koblenz." (The congregation is known today as St. John the Baptist.) They built their first church in 1842, a simple log cabin that also functioned as a school and meeting hall. The first priest to serve this new congregation was delivered there by friendly Native Americans who found him lost in the woods of Wisconsin. The church served the community until 1850, when a larger frame church was built to replace it. Construction on a third church, built in the Gothic style, began in 1867. This church took thirteen years to complete and was the pride of the Johnsburg community until it was destroyed by a fire on February 19, 1900. Many of the early settlers' grave markers were also destroyed by the fire. The present St. John the Baptist church was dedicated in 1902.

From the History section of Johnsburg, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Churches and places of worship7

Shopping16

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Gas and EV charging3

Schools, colleges and libraries30

Healthcare1

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Map of Johnsburg

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Climate by month

20°40°60°80°January: 1.6 in of rainFebruary: 1.6 in of rainMarch: 2.2 in of rainApril: 3.6 in of rainMay: 4.5 in of rainJune: 4.8 in of rainJuly: 3.8 in of rainAugust: 3.7 in of rainSeptember: 3.6 in of rainOctober: 3.2 in of rainNovember: 2.4 in of rainDecember: 1.9 in of rainJanuary: 31°FFebruary: 35°FMarch: 46°FApril: 59°FMay: 70°FJune: 80°FJuly: 84°FAugust: 82°FSeptember: 76°FOctober: 63°FNovember: 48°FDecember: 36°FJanuary: 13°FFebruary: 16°FMarch: 26°FApril: 37°FMay: 47°FJune: 57°FJuly: 62°FAugust: 60°FSeptember: 51°FOctober: 40°FNovember: 29°FDecember: 19°FJFMAMJJASOND
Average high Average low Rain
Monthly table
MonthHighLowRainSnow
Jan31°F13°F1.6 in11.0 in
Feb35°F16°F1.6 in8.9 in
Mar46°F26°F2.2 in3.9 in
Apr59°F37°F3.6 in1.0 in
May70°F47°F4.5 in0.0 in
Jun80°F57°F4.8 in0.0 in
Jul84°F62°F3.8 in0.0 in
Aug82°F60°F3.7 in0.0 in
Sep76°F51°F3.6 in0.0 in
Oct63°F40°F3.2 in0.1 in
Nov48°F29°F2.4 in1.4 in
Dec36°F19°F1.9 in8.2 in

U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mc Henry -Wg Stratton L&D (5 mi away), NOAA NCEI.

People and cost of living

$121,023median household income
$328,300median home value
$1,128median monthly rent
49.1median age
24.3%of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher
93.1%of homes are owner-occupied
27.6 minaverage commute
Age of residents
Under 1821%18 to 3414%35 to 6442%65 and over23%

American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.

Disaster history

McHenry County has had 8 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for snowstorms.

  • 2020-03-26: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
  • 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
  • 2013-05-10: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding (Flood)
  • 2011-03-17: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
  • 2008-03-13: Record Snow And Near Record Snow (Snowstorm)
  • 2006-12-29: Snow (Snowstorm)

OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.

Getting there and nearby towns

Waukegan National Airport (UGN) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 20 miles away.

Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.

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