At a Glance
Median Income
$52,083
$47,708 per capita
Violent Crime
538/100K
3,605/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
25.9%
88.9% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
0.0% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
29.8%
12.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
274 sunny days/yr
How Herron Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Herron's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Herron a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.7 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Herron residents earn a median household income of $52,083 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $47,708. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 0.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 601 business establishments, including 56 restaurants.
Safety & Crime
Herron reports 538 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 42% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,605/100K.
Education
25.9% of adults in Herron hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(23% below the national average).
88.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Herron has an average annual temperature of 44°F (6°C).
Winters average 18°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July. The area gets 274 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 11.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 26.
Data Overview
People
Population36
Median Age45.8 yrs
Density8/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans27.0%
Economy
A
Median Income$52,083
Per Capita$47,708
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty0.0%
County GDP$925M
Avg Weekly Wage$946
Housing
Home Value
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$224,252
Housing Units40
Rent Burden25.9%
Crime
F
Violent538/100K
Property3,605/100K
Health
Obesity29.8%
Diabetes7.2%
Smoking12.9%
Heart Disease4.7%
Premature Death12,044/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days274/yr
Rain11.8 in/yr
AQI26 (Good)
Elevation2,592 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.9%
High School+88.9%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score4.9/10
Community
2024 VoteR 57% / D 39%
Broadband15.0%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Herron was built in 1976.
The nearest airport is Great Falls International (104 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.409 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
64.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.
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