The Town FilesHeyworth, Illinois
Village in McLean County · population 2,791 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $210,600
- Household income
- $96,500
- Jan low / Jul high
- 16° / 84°
- Snow a year
- 13 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 31
- Median age
- 35.0
Heyworth is a village of 2,791 people in McLean County, Illinois. The median home is worth $210,600, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). It ranks easier by car than 98% of Illinois towns, better for families than 91% of Illinois towns, more upscale than 85% of Illinois towns.
How Heyworth ranks
Percentile among Illinois towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Illinois towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Heyworth is worth $210,600, above the typical Illinois town ($156,600). Homes cost about 2.2 times the median household income of $96,500, which is more affordable than 50% of Illinois towns. Median rent is $1,053 a month. 90.4% of households own their home.
| Housing | Heyworth | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $210,600 | $156,600 |
| Median rent | $1,053 | $960 |
| Median household income | $96,500 | $72,500 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.2× | 2.2× |
| Homeownership | 90.4% | 76.6% |
| Median year built | 1975 | 1967 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.4% | — |
Who lives in Heyworth
| People | Heyworth | Typical Illinois town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 35.0 | 40.4 |
| Age 65 and over | 14.4% | 18.7% |
| Under 18 | 30.3% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 30.9% | 21.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 6.1% | 9.9% |
| Veterans | 7.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 1.7% | — |
| Work from home | 17.0% | 8.9% |
| Average commute | 22.7 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 89.0% | 90.4% |
Weather in Heyworth
July highs average 84.2°F and January lows 15.6°F. About 40.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 12.9 inches of snow (typical Illinois town: 24.2 in). Expect about 26 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 132 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Heyworth since 1950, compared with 27 for the typical Illinois town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F4, struck on May 5, 1977 about 6.8 miles from the town center. Tornadoes within 10 miles have caused 5 deaths and 75 injuries since 1950. The most recent was on June 29, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 1.75 inches on June 20, 2016.
Severe weather in McLean County since 1996
McLean County has been included in 11 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, tornado, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2020 | Biological | DR-4489: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3435: Covid-19 |
| March 17, 2011 | Snowstorm | DR-1960: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm |
| February 9, 2007 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-1681: Severe Winter Storm |
| September 7, 2005 | Hurricane | EM-3230: Hurricane Katrina Evacuation |
Jobs and pay in McLean County
McLean County had 88,945 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $66,183 a year. Unemployment was 3.9% in 2023; in Heyworth itself the ACS puts it at 3.2%.
Public schools in Heyworth
2 public schools with 874 students, about 14.3 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heyworth Elem School | PK-6 | 468 | 14.2 |
| Heyworth Jr-Sr High School | 7-12 | 406 | 14.5 |
Towns near Heyworth
- Bloomington, IL11.2 mi · 78,680 people · home $203,300
- Clinton, IL11.7 mi · 7,004 people · home $102,800
- Le Roy, IL12.3 mi · 3,512 people · home $167,600
- Normal, IL14.2 mi · 52,736 people · home $213,600
- Lincoln, IL22.9 mi · 13,288 people · home $124,300
- Forsyth, IL26.9 mi · 3,734 people · home $281,000
- Monticello, IL29.4 mi · 5,941 people · home $210,500
- El Paso, IL29.5 mi · 2,756 people · home $159,400
Heyworth questions
Is Heyworth, Illinois a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Heyworth scores better for retirees than 60% of Illinois towns and quieter than 58%. 14.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 35.0).
How much does a house cost in Heyworth?
The median owner-occupied home in Heyworth is valued at $210,600 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $96,500, so homes cost about 2.2 times income. Median rent is $1,053 a month.
What is the weather like in Heyworth?
July highs average 84.2°F and January lows 15.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 40.4 inches of precipitation a year and 12.9 inches of snow.
Does Heyworth get tornadoes?
31 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Heyworth since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F4 on May 5, 1977. The typical Illinois town has had 27.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)