At a Glance
Median Income
$66,250
$50,690 per capita
Home Value
$342,900
Zillow: $263,598
Violent Crime
87/100K
874/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
41.7%
96.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
2.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
12.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
41°F
253 sunny days/yr
How Herbster Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Herbster's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Herbster a Good Place to Live?
B
3.3 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Herbster residents earn a median household income of $66,250 , which is 12% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $50,690. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 578 business establishments, including 102 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Herbster is $342,900 , 22% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $263,598. The cost of living index is 94.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1987.
Safety & Crime
Herbster reports 87 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 77% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 874/100K.
Education
41.7% of adults in Herbster hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% above the national average).
96.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Herbster has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July. The area gets 253 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population109
Median Age62.3 yrs
Density20/mi²
Male / Female58% / 42%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans15.4%
Economy
A
Median Income$66,250
Per Capita$50,690
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty2.4%
County GDP$587M
Avg Weekly Wage$810
Housing
B+
Home Value$342,900
Rent
Ownership78.6%
Zillow$263,598
Housing Units196
Rent Burden23.8%
Crime
F
Violent87/100K
Property874/100K
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes8.2%
Smoking12.6%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death7,971/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Sunny Days253/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation627 ft
Education
A
Bachelor's+41.7%
High School+96.9%
Graduate+21.3%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 43% / D 55%
Commute19 min
Broadband56.0%
Internet Speed183 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Herbster was built in 1987.
The nearest airport is Duluth International (45 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.430 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
20.6% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 183 Mbps.
There are 102 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
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