Minnesota
Herman is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 428. Residents earn $72,917 per year, which is 3% below the national average.
Based on current data, Herman receives an overall livability score of 3.7 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include above-average unemployment, high obesity rates. Herman offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Herman is $72,917, roughly in line with the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate of 6.4% is somewhat elevated compared to the national rate of 3.6%. Only 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 19 minutes, shorter than most U.S. cities.
The median home value in Herman is $102,100, 64% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $545 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.4x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
17.7% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Herman has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 44°F. Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches, including 42.9 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 99.5% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.5% |
| 96% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $72,917 |
| 3% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $44,066 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $950 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,453 |
| Unemployment | 6.4% |
| 78% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 7.8% |
| 37% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 261 |
| County GDP | $367M |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Healthcare | 20 |
| Retail | 25 |
| Manufacturing | 10 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,150 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.09% |
| Commute Time | 19.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 26.0% |
| Census Median | $102,100 |
| 64% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $207,038 |
| Census Median Rent | $545 |
| 53% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 21.5% |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 81.0% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,150 |
| 10% below US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.09% |
| Obesity | 39.5% |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.3% |
| Heart Disease | 5.7% |
| High Blood Pressure | 29.3% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 5.8% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.7% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.0% |
| Depression | 26.6% |
| Mental Distress | 17.8% |
| Physical Distress | 12.1% |
| Insurance Rate | 91.7% |
| Checkup Rate | 71.5% |
| Premature Death | 9,076/100K |
| Food Environment | 7.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 47.8% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Annual Average | 43.9°F |
| 19% below US avg | |
| January Average | 11°F (-11°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 25.3 inches |
| 33% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 42.9 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,073 ft (327 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (2.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 386/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 45.8105°N, 96.1414°W |
| County FIPS | 27051 |
Winner: Republican by 30.6 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 17.7% |
| 47% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 94.0% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 9 | Nonmetro — Rural |
| Population Density | 386/sq mi |
| Total Area | 1.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 81.5% |
| Public Libraries | 1 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 20 |
| Restaurants | 11 |
| Retail Stores | 25 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 1 |
| Avg Commute | 19.4 min |
| Drive Alone | 67.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 26.0% |