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Herrin.
About
Life in Herrin
Herrin is a community of 12,271 people in Illinois. The median household income is $59,975, median rent runs about $1,002 per month, and median home values are around $113,300. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.
Herrin at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
41.2 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.5%
Foreign-Born
3.4%
Broadband Internet
87.8%
of households
Population Growth
-0.7%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics3.4% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Herrin: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Herrin, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (19.0%), and 2.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.8%
of residents
65 and Older
19.1%
of residents
Households with Kids
26.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
31.0%
of households
Married Couples
41.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.16
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 21% below IL average
Rent, home values, and income in Herrin
In Herrin, rent runs 21% below the IL average, and home values are 57% below the IL average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
45.6%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
13.3%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$2,059
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
65.7%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1969
median year built
Vacant Homes
10.1%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $111,620 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment 0.4 pts below IL average
Unemployment in Herrin
Unemployment in Williamson County, which includes Herrin, is 0.4 percentage points lower than the IL average.
Unemployment rate
Herrin: Williamson County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Williamson County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Herrin Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute21.9 min avg
How Herrin residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Herrin, most residents drive alone to work (78%), and 78% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 4 mi
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA)
Regional airport · few flights13k passengers boarded in 2025
- 98 mi
St. Louis Lambert International Airport (STL)
Medium hub7.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 17% above national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Herrin runs 17% above the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
384.3
per 100,000 residents
Above average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,207.7
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Herrin Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 34 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
85.8 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Williamson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Williamson County, which includes Herrin, the most common type is strong wind, with 34 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 34 | Strong Wind | $25.3M |
| 2024 | 42 | Dense Fog | $676,000 |
| 2023 | 32 | Strong Wind | $10.2M |
| 2022 | 33 | Dense Fog | $157,000 |
| 2021 | 24 | Dense Fog | $14,000 |
| 2020 | 20 | Dense Fog | $7,000 |
| 2019 | 30 | Strong Wind | $117,000 |
| 2018 | 39 | Strong Wind | $451,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
5 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Williamson County, county-wide
Air Quality42 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Hamilton County, IL (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 33 miles from Herrin) is typically good — 245 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
42
Good Days
245
per year
Moderate Days
116
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Hamilton County, IL (33 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 26°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Herrin has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 26°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
67°/45°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/65°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
69°/45°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
44°/26°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
47.8"
Annual Snowfall
9.8"
Hot Days/Year
38
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
103
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
94
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 41°F | 23°F | 3.36" |
| Feb | 46°F | 26°F | 3.11" |
| Mar | 56°F | 35°F | 4.52" |
| Apr | 68°F | 44°F | 5.55" |
| May | 77°F | 55°F | 5.18" |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.60" |
| Jul | 88°F | 68°F | 4.12" |
| Aug | 87°F | 65°F | 3.16" |
| Sep | 81°F | 56°F | 3.44" |
| Oct | 70°F | 44°F | 3.70" |
| Nov | 56°F | 35°F | 4.49" |
| Dec | 45°F | 27°F | 3.72" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 1.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Herrin
Herrin has 1 hospital, averaging 1.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
4.6%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
1.0 / 5
Herrin Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Heartland Regional Medical Center
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 4.1 mi away · Marion
Marion Il VA Medical Center
Acute Care - Veterans Administration · ER available · 6.3 mi away · Marion
Memorial Hospital of Carbondale
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 11.5 mi away · Carbondale
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.5:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Herrin
Herrin's student/teacher ratio is 13.5:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 22.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
4
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
22.8%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Herrin (within 15 miles)
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
11.7 mi awayPublic · 4-year · 8,494 students · in-state tuition $13,544 · 61% graduate · median earnings $57,388 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park, 57 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Herrin
Herrin has 3 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (57 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park
National Historical Park
57 mi awayGateway Arch National Park
National Park
85 mi awayUlysses S Grant National Historic Site
National Historic Site
89 mi awayPublic Libraries in Herrin
Herrin City Library
120 North 13th Street, Herrin
Cities Near Herrin
The closest cities within 60 miles
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Herrin FAQ
Is Herrin, Illinois affordable?⌄
Herrin's median rent is $1,002/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $59,975/year. Median home value is $113,300.
Is Herrin, Illinois safe?⌄
Herrin's violent crime rate was 384 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is close to the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2208 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Herrin, Illinois?⌄
Williamson County, which includes Herrin, has an unemployment rate of 4.2%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Herrin, Illinois?⌄
The cost of living in Herrin is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,002/month and median household income is $59,975/year. The median home value is $113,300. About 46% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Herrin, Illinois?⌄
The average commute in Herrin is 22 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from