Illinois
Herrick is a small town in Illinois with a population of 405. Residents earn $58,750 per year, which is 22% below the national average.
Based on current data, Herrick receives an overall livability score of 3.4 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, below-average incomes, long commute times. Herrick offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Herrick is $58,750, 22% below the national average of $75,149. At 9.1%, unemployment is notably high. Only 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 35 minutes, longer than the typical American commute of 28 minutes.
The median home value in Herrick is $70,800, 75% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $1,063 per month. At just 1.2x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
13.3% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 91.8% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.3/10.
Herrick experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 54°F. Winters average 28°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 41.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $58,750 |
| 22% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $24,290 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $929 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $70,653 |
| Unemployment | 9.1% |
| 153% above US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.6% |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 468 |
| County GDP | $1,098M |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Healthcare | 37 |
| Retail | 54 |
| Manufacturing | 17 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $3,683 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 5.20% |
| Commute Time | 35.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |
| Census Median | $70,800 |
| 75% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $165,727 |
| Census Median Rent | $1,063 |
| 9% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 17.5% |
| Studio | $774 |
| 1 Bedroom | $854 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,063 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,370 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,561 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.8% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $3,683 |
| 5% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 5.20% |
| Obesity | 37.8% |
| 18% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.7% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.2% |
| Asthma | 10.7% |
| COPD | 7.1% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.9% |
| Physical Inactivity | 23.3% |
| Depression | 24.3% |
| Mental Distress | 19.3% |
| Physical Distress | 13.2% |
| Insurance Rate | 92.8% |
| Checkup Rate | 74.8% |
| Premature Death | 7,898/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.2/10 |
| Exercise Access | 43.2% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Annual Average | 53.6°F |
| 1% below US avg | |
| January Average | 28°F (-2°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 41.4 inches |
| 9% above US avg |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 601 ft (183 m) |
| Area | 0.4 sq mi (1.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,095/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 39.2196°N, 88.9848°W |
| County FIPS | 17173 |
Winner: Republican by 60.3 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 13.3% |
| 61% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 91.8% |
| School Test Score | 5.34 |
| RUCC Code 8 | Nonmetro — Rural, adjacent |
| Population Density | 1,095/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.4 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 77.7% |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 37 |
| Restaurants | 42 |
| Retail Stores | 54 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 3 |
| Avg Commute | 35.1 min |
| Drive Alone | 83.0% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 10.1% |