At a Glance
Median Income
$29,357
$17,490 per capita
Home Value
$415,400
Zillow: $563,543
Bachelor's Degree+
36.1%
97.6% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
49.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
35.4%
17.8% smoking rate
How Heron Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Heron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Heron a Good Place to Live?
C
2.4 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Heron residents earn a median household income of $29,357 , which is 61% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $17,490. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 49.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 960 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Heron is $415,400 , 47% above the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $563,543. The cost of living index is 94.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1979.
Education
36.1% of adults in Heron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
97.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Heron has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 65°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population312
Median Age31.7 yrs
Density61/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
C
Median Income$29,357
Per Capita$17,490
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty49.4%
County GDP$880M
Avg Weekly Wage$915
Housing
F
Home Value$415,400
Rent
Ownership63.0%
Zillow$563,543
Housing Units120
Rent Burden27.3%
Health
Obesity35.4%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking17.8%
Heart Disease6.8%
Premature Death9,743/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain34.2 in/yr
Elevation2,232 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+36.1%
High School+97.6%
Graduate+2.0%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 76% / D 22%
Commute22 min
Broadband77.8%
Internet Speed44 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries3
Did You Know?
The median home in Heron was built in 1979.
21.3% work from home.
The nearest airport is Spokane International (78 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.456 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
22.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.
182 declared natural disasters on record.