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Herrin, IL

Herrin, IL.

Population: 12,758 (Census ACS)

The typical home value in Herrin, IL is $115,029 — down 3.5% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $106,450 after a median 65 days on market. Typical rent runs $938/month. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with strong wind, winter weather, cold wave the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is at the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$115,029

Typical home value

-3.5%

1-year change

65

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Typical home value
$115,029
1-year appreciation
-3.5%
3-year appreciation
+1.5%
5-year appreciation
+15.2%
10-year appreciation
+32.8%
Peak value since 2000 (Jun 2025)
$120,426
House Price Index (state)
340.3 (+5.5% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$106,450
Median list price
$137,000
Median price per sqft
$90
1-year sale-price change
-32.4%
Median days on market
65 days
Homes sold (recent period)
56
For-sale inventory
57
Sale-to-list ratio
94.4%
Active listings
57
1-year forecast
+2.8%
Days to pending
38 days
New listings (monthly)
18

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$938/mo
Studio fair-market rent
$694/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$761/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$996/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,304/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,309/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Above Average)
100.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
17.7¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.30/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
7.40%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.73%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
1
High schools
1
Avg student-teacher ratio
13.0 : 1
Schools include
Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School, Herrin High School, North Side Primary Center, Herrin Middle School

Source: NCES school directory, 2024-25 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, earthquake, hail
Notable hazard ratings (county)
strong wind: Very High · winter weather: Relatively High · hail: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Moderate · cold wave: Relatively Moderate · heat wave: Relatively Moderate
Most common flood zone among NFIP claims
Zone AE
NFIP flood claims on record
14
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 29% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.4%
Radon potential (county)
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Sangamo Electric Dump/Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge (USDOI) (8.6 mi)
Flood zones vary by property. Look up a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA NFIP flood-insurance claims (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
59.0°F
Average high
70.0°F
Average low
47.0°F
Annual precipitation
51.1 in
Annual snowfall
10.4 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
7a (extreme annual low 0 to 5°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Good
Median AQI (annual)
44
Days with Good air quality
225
Days with Moderate air quality
135
Days with Unhealthy air quality
1
Highest AQI recorded (year)
156

Source: EPA annual air quality index (county-level)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
11.3 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
12,327
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
11,184

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Ste. Geneviève National Historical Park (56 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Veterans Airport of Southern Illinois (MWA) (5 mi)
Hospitals in or near this ZIP
1
Hospitals include
HERRIN HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
1.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.2 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data (same ZIP, else within ~40 mi) · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+93 tax filers

Source: IRS SOI county-to-county migration (county-level; published with a multi-year lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1969
Housing built before 1970
51.1%
Housing built 2000 or later
27.7%
Median annual property tax
$2,134
Mean commute to work
19 min
Households with broadband internet
66.1%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
24,425
Average weekly wage
$1,022
Top industries (by employment)
Health Care, Accommodation & Food, Finance & Insurance
Annual residential building permits (county)
141

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HerrinState medianUS median
Typical home value$115,029$194,869$288,527
Median sale price$106,450$212,000$325,000
Median days on market65 days48 days51 days
Typical rent$938/mo$1,787/mo$1,809/mo
Median annual property tax$2,134$2,696$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the typical home value in Herrin, IL?
$115,029.
What is the median sale price in Herrin, IL?
$106,450.
How long do homes take to sell in Herrin, IL?
Median days on market: 65 days.
What is typical rent in Herrin, IL?
Typical rent: $938/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Herrin, IL?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strong wind, winter weather, cold wave, earthquake, hail.
Is Herrin, IL in a flood zone?
Flood zones vary by property within Herrin, IL. 14 FEMA flood-insurance (NFIP) claims are on record; the most common zone among them is AE. Check a specific address on the FEMA Flood Map Service Center.
What is the wildfire risk in Herrin, IL?
Risk to homes is higher than 29% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Herrin, IL?
Moderate radon potential — EPA Zone 2 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Herrin, IL?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Herrin, IL?
4 schools (2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2024-25).
Is Herrin, IL walkable?
Walkability index: 11.3/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Herrin, IL?
Good. Median AQI: 44. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Herrin, IL?
Regional Price Parity: 100.0 (100 = US average) (Above Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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