Herrick, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Shelby County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
405 Population 1,095/sq mi density
$58,750 Median Income $24,290 per capita
$70,800 Home Value $189,096 Zillow
$1,063 Median Rent 17.5% income on rent
53°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$58,750 median income, 14.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$70,800 home value, $1,063/mo rent
C
Education
2.1 / 5.0
13.3% bachelor's degree or higher

Herrick, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$58,750
22% below
$24,290 per capita
Home Value
$70,800
75% below
Zillow: $189,096
Median Rent
$1,063/mo
9% below
17.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
13.3%
61% below
91.8% high school+
Unemployment
14.1%
292% above
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.8%
18% above
16.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
53°F

How Herrick Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows Herrick's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
78%
Home Value
25%
Rent
91%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
39%
Unemployment
392%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Herrick a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

Herrick residents earn a median household income of $58,750 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $24,290. The unemployment rate stands at 14.1% (292% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 468 business establishments, including 42 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Herrick is $70,800 , 75% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $189,096. Median rent is $1,063/month, with 17.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.

Education

13.3% of adults in Herrick hold a bachelor's degree or higher (61% below the national average). 91.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Herrick has an average annual temperature of 53°F (11°C). Winters average 27°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 42.5 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population405
Median Age33.8 yrs
Density1,095/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans12.0%

Economy

C+
Median Income$58,750
Per Capita$24,290
Unemployment14.1%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,098M
Avg Weekly Wage$929

Housing

A+
Home Value$70,800
Rent$1,063
Ownership85.8%
Zillow$189,096
Housing Units158
Rent Burden17.5%

Health

Obesity37.8%
Diabetes9.7%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,898/100K

Climate

Avg Temp53°F
Rain42.5 in/yr
Elevation601 ft

Education

C
Bachelor's+13.3%
High School+91.8%
Graduate+2.4%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 19%
Commute35 min
Broadband77.7%
Internet Speed77 Mbps
EV Stations3
Libraries5

Did You Know?

The median home in Herrick was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is St Louis Regional (61 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.386 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
10.1% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.