At a Glance
Median Income
$68,214
$38,337 per capita
Home Value
$79,000
Zillow: $83,837
Median Rent
$916/mo
21.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
21.5%
89.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.1%
3.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
17.1% smoking rate
How Herington Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Herington's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Herington a Good Place to Live?
A
4.0 / 5.0 - Great
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Herington residents earn a median household income of $68,214 , which is 9% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,337. The unemployment rate stands at 0.1% (97% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 168 business establishments, including 13 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Herington is $79,000 , 72% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $83,837. Median rent is $916/month, with 21.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
21.5% of adults in Herington hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(36% below the national average).
89.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Herington has an average annual temperature of 54°F (12°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.3 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population2,105
Median Age41.7 yrs
Density431/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.4%
Veterans15.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$68,214
Per Capita$38,337
Unemployment0.1%
Poverty3.5%
County GDP$234M
Avg Weekly Wage$770
Housing
A+
Home Value$79,000
Rent$916
Ownership70.7%
Zillow$83,837
Housing Units1,374
Rent Burden21.4%
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes10.1%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease6.0%
Premature Death9,706/100K
Climate
Avg Temp54°F
Rain34.3 in/yr
Elevation1,477 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+21.5%
High School+89.6%
Graduate+7.9%
School Score5.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 72% / D 26%
Commute27 min
Broadband89.6%
Internet Speed169 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Herington was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Manhattan Regional (32 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.451 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
19.4% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 169 Mbps.
91 declared natural disasters on record.