Henderson County

Henderson County is located in Illinois, United States.

Quick Facts: Henderson County
County Name
Henderson
State
Illinois (IL)
HASC Code (County)
US-IL-HD
FIPS Code (County)
17071
County Seat
Oquawka
Largest City (in County)
Oquawka
Population (County)
8,213
Land Area
379.00 sq mi (982.00 km²)
Time Zone
UTC-6
Current Time
UTC-6 (Invalid timezone)
Cities in Henderson County

No municipalities classified as 'Cities' found in Henderson County based on available data.

Henderson County is a county located in the U.S. state of Illinois. As of the most recent data available, the county has a population of approximately 8,213 people, with a population density of about 21.67 persons per square mile.

The county spans a total land area of 379.00 square miles (982.00 square kilometers). The administrative center and county seat is Oquawka, which often serves as a hub for local governance and services. The largest city within the county by population is Oquawka.

Geographically, Henderson County experiences varied elevations, with its highest point at Stronghurst 680 ft and its lowest point at Gladstone 548 ft. The region operates in the UTC-6.

State Context: Illinois
State Capital
Springfield
Largest City (State)
Chicago
State Nickname
Land of Lincoln
State Elevation
High: Warren 1,012 ft | Low: Trout Valley 250 ft
State Pop. Density
230.86/sq mi
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