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Mchenry County, IL Homeowners Insurance Quotes

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Protecting your home in Illinois from hurricanes, lightning and fires is important to every homeowner. But that's not all your home insurance policy can offer. We have a variety of coverage options to choose from to make sure your home and family are properly covered. Start your home insurance quotes online now by entering your zip code above or call the number on the right to speak with a licensed home insurance agent today!

More about premiums in Mchenry County

Mchenry County, IL homeowners are now averaging around $95.33 per month for a basic home insurance policy. For Illinois, this amounts to $1144 per year for a standard (HO-3) homeowners insurance policy for residents living in Mchenry County, IL. In comparison, the national average for home insurance rates is around 1,249 per year. Illinois is now ranked #31 in the country for the highest home insurance rates. Would you like to get up to 12 free home insurance quotes for your home in Mchenry County, IL so you can save up to fourty percent or more? If so, we look forward to working with you and providing a excellent home insurance shopping experience.

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Mchenry County, IL Housing Demographics

With 308,760 residents living within the Mchenry County area there are over 116,040 homeowners looking for more affordable home insurance rates. Your homeowners policy is written to help protect your home and family. With an estimated 82,288 families living within the local area, it is safe to say that great coverage at an affordable price is most desired amongst every homeowner living in Mchenry County.

DemographicValues
Total Occupied Households109,199
Family Households (families)82,288
Average Owner Occupied Household Size3
Average Family Size3
Total Housing Units116,040

Mchenry County, IL Home Insurance Average Premiums

Local Mchenry, IL homeowners insurance quotes comparison

$880 /yr.

Illinois's Average Home Insurance Rates Overall

For the state of Illinois, homeowners insurance premiums have changed based on a variety of different factors related to risk and is currently ranked 31 in the nation for highest premiums in the U.S.

Average RatingAnnual Premium
Minimum Range:$628 /yr.
Current Average Cost:$880 /yr.
Maximum Range:$1144 /yr.

Illinois Homeowners Insurance News & Information

  • How can I lower my homeowners insurance rate? Posted on Monday 18th August, 2025

    According to a recent report from the National Association of Realtors, homeowner insurance premiums have jumped up 10% since last year which follows a similar increase in 2023. Premium increases were even higher in states where severe weather and wildfires were more common.  In a recent AOL.com article, Paul Burns commented on how he had […]

  • 5 Perils Not Covered by Homeowners Insurance Posted on Tuesday 29th July, 2025

    Homeowners insurance is an absolute necessity to protect your home and its contents. If you have a mortgage on your home, it is also required. While homeowners insurance offers plenty of protection, there are gaps in coverage that you should be aware of because they can lead to massive out of pocket costs if you […]

  • Compare 2025 Homeowners Insurance Rates in Every State Posted on Thursday 24th July, 2025

    According to a recent study by Insurify, homeowners in every state will be paying more for insurance coverage by the end of the year.  The study found that climate change fueled natural disaster are the main cause of ever-increasing homeowner premiums. Wildfires out west, hailstorms in the Midwest and hurricanes and flooding in the South […]

  • Texas Homeowner Insurance Claims Were Closed Without Any Payment Posted on Monday 14th July, 2025

    According to a recent study that was reported on in the Houston Chronicle, almost half of all Texas homeowner insurance claims were closed without any payment to the homeowner. A company called Weiss Ratings was in charge of the study and they found that 47% of claims filed by Texas homeowners have been closed by […]

  • What causes North Carolina home insurance to go up? Posted on Monday 7th July, 2025

    A homeowner in North Carolina was greeted with a nasty surprise this year, a 41% increase in his insurance premium.  On average, homeowners in North Carolina saw a rate jump of 7.5% on June 1st due to a settlement reached by the North Carolina Department of Insurance but this certainly doesn’t explain a 41% increase.  Doug Corkhill is […]

Discounts For Homeowners in Mchenry County

As a homeowner, you have to understand that insurance companies see homes as a risk. If you can decrease any of the risk factors that will determine your premium, then it's best to follow these important guidelines in order to save money on your Illinois homeowners insurance.

  • Install A Smoke Alarm in Every Room: It's important you do this for your own safety, so why not install a smoke detector in every room. Show your home insurance company that safety comes first. Once you have them installed, shop for home insurance and mentioned you have taken the right safety precautions to reduce house fires. For homeowners in Mchenry County, this discount can save you up to 20% on your home insurance premium.
  • Combine Your Home and Auto Insurance Into One Package: Any home insurance provider is going to want your business. It's important you offer this opportunity to combine your home and auto insurance together in one package. You may want to also see if you can open up a life or health insurance account as well. Merging all your insurance into one company will save you money. Homeowners in Mchenry County that do combine their home and auto can save over $500 with this discount.
  • Install A Home Security System: Your home insurance company should reward you for installing a home security system, sometimes up to 22%. It's important that you take precautions and reduce the risk of someone breaking into your Mchenry County home. This will be one of the questions that you will want to ask your home insurance agent to see if you qualify for this discount. If you don't, make sure you shop other companies to get the "Home Security Discount"
  • Purchase A Fire Exstinguisher: Although smoke alarms provide warnings, it's best to be prepared. This may or may not provide any stand alone discount, but it shows your serious when it comes to reducing risk.
  • Stop Smoking: It's important to protect your health and your home. If you don't smoke or don't have anyone living with you that smokes then this can save you up to 18% on your home insurance premium.

Mchenry County Housing & Real Estate Data

Details:Statistics
Total Housing Units116040
Occupied Housing Units109199
Vacant Housing Units6841
Vacant Housing Units for Rent1741
Vacant Housing Units Rented Not Occupied109
Vacant Housing Units For Sale1865
Vacant Housing Units Sold Not Occupied302
Vacant Housing Units For Seasonal Occasional Use1092
Vacant Housing Units All Other Vacants1732
Housing Units Homeowner Vacancy Rate Percent2
Housing Units Rental Vacancy Rate Percent9
Housing Tenure Occupied Units109199
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied90722
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Population259669
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Owner Occupied Averge Household Size3
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied18477
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Population47444
Housing Tenure Occupied Units Renter Occupied Average Household Size3