Prairie Grove, Illinois
Prairie Grove is a village of 2,165 people in McHenry County, Illinois.
Why visit Prairie Grove
Townapedia lists 4 museums and landmarks, 9 parks and trails, 9 places to eat and 1 place to stay in and around town.
Highlights include Colonel Gustavius A. Palmer House, Col. Gustavus A. Palmer House, Stickney Run Conservation Area and Prairie Isle Golf Club.
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.
Weather in Prairie Grove
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About Prairie Grove
Prairie Grove is a village in McHenry County, Illinois, United States, first incorporated in 1973. Per the 2020 census, the population was 1,963.
From the Wikipedia article Prairie Grove, Illinois (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Museums and landmarks4
Colonel Gustavius A. Palmer House
Monument and historic site · 2.2 mi
5516 East Terra Cotta Avenue, Crystal Lake
Col. Gustavus A. Palmer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in Illinois, United States
Terra Cotta School
Monument and historic site · 1.2 mi
Mentioned: https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/ct-xpm-1993-08-22-9311280490-story.html
Parks, trails and playgrounds9
Stickney Run Conservation Area
Hiking and trails · 1.6 mi
3216 State Park Road, McHenry
sunrise-sunset
Restaurants and cafes9
Riverside Point
Bar and pub · 2.1 mi
1625 West State Road, Crystal Lake
Mo-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr 11:00-02:00; Sa 08:00-02:00; Su 08:00-22:30
Carlos River Cafe
Restaurant · Mexican · 2.0 mi
1707 Nish Road, Crystal Lake
Mo 10:00-21:00; Tu-Sa 10:00-20:00; Su 10:00-16:00
All Inn Pub and Grub
Bar and pub · 2.4 mi
1502 Jones Avenue, Holiday Hills
Su-Th 11:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-02:00
Bolt on Inn
Bar and pub · 2.1 mi
1728 West Wright Road, McHenry
Mo-Fr 12:00-02:00; Sa-Su 11:00-02:00
Where to stay1
History
Though Prairie Grove had been inhabited by settlers since the early 19th century in an area known as Barreville, the Village of Prairie Grove was incorporated in 1973. Since 2004, Prairie Grove has been a home rule community.
From the History section of Prairie Grove, Illinois on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Churches and places of worship3
Faith Community United Church of Christ
Church · United Church Of Christ · 1.7 mi
Shopping1
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries36
Healthcare1
Map of Prairie Grove
66 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 31°F | 13°F | 1.6 in | 11.0 in |
| Feb | 35°F | 16°F | 1.6 in | 8.9 in |
| Mar | 46°F | 26°F | 2.2 in | 3.9 in |
| Apr | 59°F | 37°F | 3.6 in | 1.0 in |
| May | 70°F | 47°F | 4.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 80°F | 57°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 84°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 82°F | 60°F | 3.7 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 76°F | 51°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 63°F | 40°F | 3.2 in | 0.1 in |
| Nov | 48°F | 29°F | 2.4 in | 1.4 in |
| Dec | 36°F | 19°F | 1.9 in | 8.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mc Henry -Wg Stratton L&D (3 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
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
Chicago Executive Airport (PWK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 22 miles away.
- Oakwood Hills 2 mi southeast, about 4 min by car
- Island Lake 4 mi east, about 6 min by car
- Crystal Lake 4 mi southwest, about 7 min by car
- Cary 4 mi south, about 7 min by car
- McHenry 4 mi north, about 7 min by car
- Port Barrington 4 mi southeast, about 7 min by car
- Lakemoor 6 mi northeast, about 9 min by car
- Fox River Grove 6 mi southeast, about 10 min by car
- Bull Valley 6 mi northwest, about 9 min by car
- Lake in the Hills 7 mi south, about 11 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, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Palmer House 1858, Smallbones, Public domain
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