At a Glance
Median Income
$72,917
$44,066 per capita
Home Value
$102,100
Zillow: $207,038
Median Rent
$545/mo
21.5% of income on rent
Violent Crime
206/100K
1,963/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
17.7%
94.0% high school+
Unemployment
6.4%
7.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.5%
17.1% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
276 sunny days/yr
How Herman Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Herman's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Herman a Good Place to Live?
B
3.0 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Herman residents earn a median household income of $72,917 , which is 3% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $44,066. The unemployment rate stands at 6.4% (78% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 7.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 261 business establishments, including 11 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Herman is $102,100 , 64% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $207,038. Median rent is $545/month, with 21.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Herman reports 206 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 46% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 1,963/100K.
Education
17.7% of adults in Herman hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(47% below the national average).
94.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Herman has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C).
Winters average 11°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. The area gets 276 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 25.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
Data Overview
People
Population428
Median Age47.0 yrs
Density386/mi²
Male / Female60% / 40%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans10.5%
Economy
B+
Median Income$72,917
Per Capita$44,066
Unemployment6.4%
Poverty7.8%
County GDP$367M
Avg Weekly Wage$950
Housing
A+
Home Value$102,100
Rent$545
Ownership81.0%
Zillow$207,038
Housing Units273
Rent Burden21.5%
Crime
F
Violent206/100K
Property1,963/100K
Health
Obesity39.5%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.1%
Heart Disease5.7%
Premature Death9,076/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days276/yr
Rain25.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation1,073 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+17.7%
High School+94.0%
Graduate+1.4%
School Score6.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 64% / D 34%
Commute19 min
Broadband81.5%
Internet Speed159 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Herman was built in 1965.
26.0% work from home.
The nearest airport is Watertown Regional (79 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
17.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 159 Mbps.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.