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Herscher, IL
Full City Profile · Illinois · Grundy County County
Herscher, IL
At a Glance
How Herscher Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Herscher's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Is Herscher a Good Place to Live?
Economy & Jobs
Herscher residents earn a median household income of $100,833 , which is 34% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,001. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 3.5% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,204 business establishments, including 130 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Herscher is $198,200 , 30% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $224,592. Median rent is $1,093/month, with 26.4% 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 1971.
Safety & Crime
Herscher reports 67 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 82% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 133/100K. The murder rate is 0.0/100K.
Education
33.5% of adults in Herscher hold a bachelor's degree or higher (1% below the national average). 99.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Herscher has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 37.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.