At a Glance
Median Income
$58,501
$34,201 per capita
Home Value
$109,100
Zillow: $113,088
Median Rent
$1,016/mo
31.4% of income on rent
Violent Crime
388/100K
2,581/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
23.8%
91.6% high school+
Unemployment
5.1%
12.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.7%
16.5% smoking rate
How Herrin Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Herrin's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Herrin a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Herrin residents earn a median household income of $58,501 , which is 22% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,201. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1% (42% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 12.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,137 business establishments, including 133 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Herrin is $109,100 , 61% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $113,088. Median rent is $1,016/month, with 31.4% 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 1973.
Safety & Crime
Herrin reports 388 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 2% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,581/100K.
Education
23.8% of adults in Herrin hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(29% below the national average).
91.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Herrin has an average annual temperature of 56°F (14°C).
Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population12,271
Median Age40.1 yrs
Density1,269/mi²
Male / Female49% / 52%
Foreign Born3.0%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B
Median Income$58,501
Per Capita$34,201
Unemployment5.1%
Poverty12.4%
County GDP$3,297M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,085
Housing
A+
Home Value$109,100
Rent$1,016
Ownership63.6%
Zillow$113,088
Housing Units6,114
Rent Burden31.4%
Crime
F
Violent388/100K
Property2,581/100K
Health
Obesity40.7%
Diabetes10.5%
Smoking16.5%
Heart Disease5.8%
Premature Death10,751/100K
Climate
Avg Temp56°F
Rain45.5 in/yr
Elevation420 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+23.8%
High School+91.6%
Graduate+10.5%
School Score4.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 48% / D 51%
Commute22 min
Broadband85.8%
Internet Speed73 Mbps
EV Stations13
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Herrin was founded in 1816.
The median home in Herrin was built in 1973.
The nearest airport is Cairo Regional (52 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.514 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
19.3% of the population has a disability.
There are 133 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.