Oakwood Hills Illinois Map

About Oakwood Hills, Illinois

Oakwood Hills is a locality in McHenry County, Illinois, United States. It has a population of approximately 2,416. The population density is 870.7 people per km². Oakwood Hills is located at 42.2464°N, 88.2429°W. It observes the Central Time (America/Chicago) timezone. ZIP code: 60013.

Oakwood Hills unfolds across a landscape of gentle, rolling terrain, where the sky often seems to stretch an impossible distance. It lies 3.8 miles east of Crystal Lake, IL (from Crystal Lake, IL: bearing 84°T), and is situated 8.7 miles north of Carpentersville. The land here is a mosaic of verdant fields, punctuated by copses of mature oak trees that give the locality its name, their leaves whispering secrets on the breeze. During the late afternoon, a particular golden light spills over the western horizons, bathing the scattered farmsteads and winding country roads in a warm, almost painterly glow. The air carries the scent of damp earth after a spring rain, mingled with the fainter, sweeter perfume of wildflowers that push their way through the tall grasses. The history of Oakwood Hills is tied to the sturdy agricultural backbone of McHenry County, a legacy evident in the weathered barns and the carefully tended fields that still define its character. While the days of large-scale farming have evolved, a spirit of self-sufficiency and a connection to the land persist. The local economy, though modest, draws strength from its proximity to larger urban centers, offering a quieter, more grounded existence for its residents. It’s a place where community gatherings, often centered around the changing seasons or local harvests, still hold a genuine significance, a quiet testament to the enduring bonds that tie people to this particular stretch of Illinois earth.

About This Oakwood Hills Map Page

This page provides an embedded street and satellite map of Oakwood Hills, Illinois — switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 42.246412, -88.242862. Live weather conditions are sourced directly from the National Weather Service, with current observations and a 7-day forecast also powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while a Wikipedia summary or an editorially written description provides background on Oakwood Hills and McHenry County.

Detailed location data for Oakwood Hills includes the ZIP code (60013), telephone area code (312, 773), county seat of McHenry County (Woodstock), and school district assignment (Community High School District 155). These are among the most commonly searched location details for any US city or town.

Location data is drawn from the USGS Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) and cross-verified against 2020 US Census records by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Oakwood Hills is identified even where the name is shared across multiple counties or states. Population figures are sourced from the 2020 US Census.