Herrin SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Crime in Herrin summary. We use data from the FBI to determine the crime rates in Herrin. Key points include:
There were 355 total crimes in Herrin in the last reporting year.
The overall crime rate per 100,000 people in Herrin is 2,927.8 / 100k people.
The violent crime rate per 100,000 people in Herrin is 387.6 / 100k people.
The property crime rate per 100,000 people in Herrin is 2,540.2 / 100k people.
Overall, crime in Herrin is 38.16% above the national average.
Total Crimes
Above National Average
Crime In Herrin Comparison Table
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Herrin / 100k People |
Illinois / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 355 | 2,927.8 | 2,004.4 | 2,119.2 |
| Violent Crime | 47 | 387.6 | 289.2 | 359.0 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 4 | 33.0 | 90.2 | 61.0 |
| Aggravated Assault | 38 | 313.4 | 146.3 | 256.0 |
| Property Crime | 308 | 2,540.2 | 1,715.2 | 1,760.0 |
| Burglary | 113 | 932.0 | 290.5 | 229.0 |
| Larceny | 169 | 1,393.8 | 1,134.4 | 1,272.0 |
| Car Theft | 26 | 214.4 | 290.4 | 259.0 |
Source: FBI Uniform Crime Reporting (2024)
Cost of living in Herrin summary. We use data on the cost of living to determine how expensive it is to live in Herrin. Real estate prices drive most of the variance in cost of living around Illinois. Key points include:
The cost of living in Herrin is 86 with 100 being average.
The cost of living in Herrin is 0.9x lower than the national average.
The median home value in Herrin is $105,723.
The median income in Herrin is $59,975.
Herrin's Overall Cost Of Living
Lower Than The National Average
Cost Of Living In Herrin Comparison Table
| Living Expense | Herrin | Illinois | National Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 98 | 100 |
| Services | 99 | 99 | 100 |
| Groceries | 98 | 99 | 100 |
| Health | 58 | 96 | 100 |
| Housing | 100 | 101 | 100 |
| Transportation | 97 | 99 | 100 |
| Utilities | 97 | 101 | 100 |
Source: Cost of living index, normalized to US average = 100
Herrin, IL Weather
The average high in Herrin is 66.3° and the average low is 45.5°.
There are 75.3 days of precipitation each year.
Expect an average of 45.7 inches of precipitation each year with 11.7 inches of snow.
| Stat | Herrin |
|---|---|
| Average Annual High | 66.3 |
| Average Annual Low | 45.5 |
| Annual Precipitation Days | 75.3 |
| Average Annual Precipitation | 45.7 |
| Average Annual Snowfall | 11.7 |
Average High
Days of Rain
Source: NOAA climate normals (30-year)
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Herrin Demographics And Statistics
Population over time in Herrin
The current population in Herrin is 12,226. The population has decreased 0.7% from 2010.
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 12,226 | -0.4% |
| 2023 | 12,271 | -0.6% |
| 2022 | 12,344 | -0.4% |
| 2021 | 12,398 | -3.2% |
| 2020 | 12,806 | -0.2% |
| 2019 | 12,827 | -0.3% |
| 2018 | 12,869 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 12,886 | 0.1% |
| 2016 | 12,868 | 0.6% |
| 2015 | 12,797 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 12,721 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 12,629 | 0.8% |
| 2012 | 12,524 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 12,408 | 0.8% |
| 2010 | 12,312 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Herrin
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Herrin is:
85.8% White with 10,493 White residents.
4.2% African American with 514 African American residents.
0.1% American Indian with 8 American Indian residents.
0.4% Asian with 45 Asian residents.
0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.
0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.
5.2% Two Or More with 641 Two Or More residents.
4.3% Hispanic with 525 Hispanic residents.
| Race | Herrin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 85.8% | 58.1% | 57.4% |
| African American | 4.2% | 13.3% | 11.9% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.5% |
| Asian | 0.4% | 5.9% | 5.9% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Two Or More | 5.2% | 3.4% | 4.3% |
| Hispanic | 4.3% | 18.8% | 19.3% |
Gender in Herrin
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Herrin is 51.0% female with 6,234 female residents.
Herrin is 49.0% male with 5,992 male residents.
| Gender | Herrin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 51.0% | 50.6% | 50.5% |
| Male | 49.0% | 49.4% | 49.5% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Herrin for adults over 25
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1.0% of adults in Herrin completed < 9th grade.
7.0% of adults in Herrin completed 9-12th grade.
27.0% of adults in Herrin completed high school / ged.
31.0% of adults in Herrin completed some college.
11.0% of adults in Herrin completed associate's degree.
13.0% of adults in Herrin completed bachelor's degree.
7.0% of adults in Herrin completed master's degree.
2.0% of adults in Herrin completed professional degree.
1.0% of adults in Herrin completed doctorate degree.
| Education | Herrin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 4.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 7.0% | 5.0% | 6.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 25.0% | 26.0% |
| Some College | 31.0% | 19.0% | 19.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 23.0% | 22.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 10.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
Household Income For Herrin, Illinois
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4.6% of households in Herrin earn Less than $10,000.
6.0% of households in Herrin earn $10,000 to $14,999.
5.0% of households in Herrin earn $15,000 to $24,999.
11.7% of households in Herrin earn $25,000 to $34,999.
13.8% of households in Herrin earn $35,000 to $49,999.
20.9% of households in Herrin earn $50,000 to $74,999.
9.2% of households in Herrin earn $75,000 to $99,999.
16.7% of households in Herrin earn $100,000 to $149,999.
5.8% of households in Herrin earn $150,000 to $199,999.
6.4% of households in Herrin earn $200,000 or more.
| Income | Herrin | IL | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 4.6% | 5.4% | 5.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 6.0% | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 5.0% | 5.9% | 6.3% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 11.7% | 6.3% | 6.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.8% | 9.7% | 10.1% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 20.9% | 14.8% | 15.5% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.2% | 12.6% | 12.6% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 16.7% | 18.0% | 17.5% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 5.8% | 10.1% | 9.6% |
| $200,000 or more | 6.4% | 13.8% | 13.4% |
Source: U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (2024)
