Big Foot Prairie
Census-designated place in McHenry County, Illinois

Big Foot Prairie is an unincorporated community (census-designated place) in McHenry County, Illinois, with 65 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 958 ft (292 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Big Foot Prairie, 0.3 miles N.
- 65residents (2020 Census)
- 958 ftelevation · 292 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 291 / sq mipopulation density
- 53184ZIP code
About Big Foot Prairie
Big Foot Prairie is an unincorporated community and census-designated place in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It was named a CDP for the 2020 census, at which time it had a population of 65. It is located in Chemung Township. Big Foot Prairie is located on U.S. Route 14, 5 miles (8.0 km) north of Harvard. The community extends north into Walworth County, Wisconsin, where there is a CDP of the same name in the town of Walworth.
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Big Foot Prairie had 65 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 65 |
|---|---|
| Density | 291 per sq mi (112 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Big Foot Prairie at a glance
| State | Illinois (IL) |
|---|---|
| County | McHenry County |
| Type | Census-designated place |
| Population | 65 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.22 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 958 ft (292 m) |
| Coordinates | 42.4915° N, 88.6007° W |
| ZIP code | 53184 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 1705859 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Big Foot Prairie
- Big Foot Prairie, WI0.3 mi N
- Walworth, WI2.7 mi N
- Lawrence3.9 mi SW
- Fontana-on-Geneva Lake, WI4.0 mi NE
- Harvard4.4 mi S
- Alden4.8 mi SE
- Chemung6.1 mi SW
- Williams Bay, WI6.6 mi NE
- Sharon, WI6.6 mi W
- Delavan Lake, WI8.0 mi N
- Hebron8.7 mi E
- Darien, WI9.4 mi NW
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Frequently asked questions about Big Foot Prairie
What county is Big Foot Prairie in?
Big Foot Prairie is in McHenry County, Illinois.
What is the population of Big Foot Prairie, IL?
65 people lived in Big Foot Prairie at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Big Foot Prairie, IL?
The ZIP code of Big Foot Prairie is 53184.
What is the elevation of Big Foot Prairie?
958 feet (292 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Big Foot Prairie?
Big Foot Prairie (0.3 mi), Walworth (2.7 mi), Lawrence (3.9 mi), Fontana-on-Geneva Lake (4.0 mi), Harvard (4.4 mi).
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