At a Glance
Violent Crime
299/100K
4,251/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
11.7%
100.0% high school+
Unemployment
19.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
38.5%
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
51°F
275 sunny days/yr
How Herbst Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Herbst's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Herbst a Good Place to Live?
D
1.5 / 5.0 — Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Safety & Crime
Herbst reports 299 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 21% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 4,251/100K.
Education
11.7% of adults in Herbst hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(65% below the national average).
100.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Herbst has an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 41.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population323
Median Age37.3 yrs
Density2,307/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans0.0%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$27,612
Unemployment19.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$3,220M
Avg Weekly Wage$979
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership88.4%
Zillow$186,562
Housing Units137
Rent Burden27.3%
Crime
F
Violent299/100K
Property4,251/100K
Health
Obesity38.5%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death14,895/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Sunny Days275/yr
Rain41.8 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation857 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+11.7%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+4.4%
School Score5.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 28%
Broadband93.0%
Internet Speed100 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries8
Did You Know?
The median home in Herbst was built in 1988.
33.9% work from home.
The nearest airport is Delaware County Regional (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
There are 132 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 10 fatal vehicle crashes.
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