At a Glance
Median Income
$55,938
$30,052 per capita
Median Rent
$1,083/mo
22.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.4%
96.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.3%
15.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.2%
21.1% smoking rate
How Herlong Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Herlong's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Herlong a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.5 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Herlong residents earn a median household income of $55,938 , which is 26% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,052. The unemployment rate stands at 6.3% (75% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 15.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 784 business establishments, including 45 restaurants.
Education
22.4% of adults in Herlong hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(34% below the national average).
96.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Herlong has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 11.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population329
Median Age28.8 yrs
Density197/mi²
Male / Female44% / 57%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans10.4%
Economy
B
Median Income$55,938
Per Capita$30,052
Unemployment6.3%
Poverty15.8%
County GDP$1,471M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,146
Housing
A+
Home Value
Rent$1,083
Ownership0.0%
Zillow$116,366
Housing Units124
Rent Burden22.8%
Health
Obesity36.2%
Diabetes11.8%
Smoking21.1%
Heart Disease7.5%
Premature Death11,258/100K
Climate
Avg Temp50°F
Rain11.4 in/yr
Elevation4,125 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+22.4%
High School+96.0%
Graduate+0.3%
School Score4.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute11 min
Broadband91.4%
Internet Speed22 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Herlong was built in 1956.
The nearest airport is Reno/Tahoe International (49 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.418 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.4% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 7 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.