What are the schools like in Herrick, IL?

Herrick is served primarily by Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.7:1.

What is the median household income in Herrick?

The median household income in Herrick, IL is $57,778 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 6.8%.

What is the weather like in Herrick, IL?

Herrick has an average high temperature of 35.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.5 inches and annual snowfall averages 12.8 inches.

Herrick, IL Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Herrick, IL affordable or expensive?

Herrick's cost of living index is 87, where 100 represents the national average. This means Herrick is 13% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $66,900 and the median rent is $595 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Herrick, IL?

Herrick has a violent crime rate of 32.4 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 110.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Herrick, IL a Good Place to Live?

Herrick is a small town of 373 in Illinois, with a median household income of $57,778 and a 6.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 87 (US average = 100), which is 13% below the national average.

Strengths: Herrick stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes, an elevated unemployment rate. Whether Herrick is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Herrick city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 87.1

Herrick's overall cost of living index is 87.1, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Herrick costs roughly 13% less than the average American city.

Metric	Herrick, IL	National Avg
Median Home Value	$66,900	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$595	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	88.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$57,778	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Herrick's violent crime rate is 32.4 per 100,000 residents — 91% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

32.4 /100k

Property Crime

110.9 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Herrick is served primarily by Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Herrick, IL	National Avg
School District	Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.7:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.9%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	91.9%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Herrick sees average highs of 35.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July, with 42.5 inches of annual precipitation and 12.8 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Herrick, IL
Average High — January	35.0°F
Average High — July	85.4°F
Annual Precipitation	42.5"
Annual Snowfall	12.8"

Demographics

Metric	Herrick, IL	National Avg
Population	373	—
Median Age	33.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	6.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	40.0 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	99.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.0%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	30.3%	22.2%
65 and over	16.4%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Cowden, IL 7 mi Oconee, IL 8 mi Ramsey, IL 8 mi Lakewood, IL 9 mi Beecher City, IL 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Herrick

Herrick, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code:

62431

Herrick vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herrick, IL affordable or expensive?

Herrick's cost of living index is 87, where 100 is the national average. That makes Herrick roughly 13% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $66,900 and median rent is $595/month.

What is the crime rate in Herrick, IL?

Herrick's violent crime rate is 32.4 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 110.9 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Herrick?

Public schools in Herrick are operated by Cowden-Herrick CUSD 3A. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.7:1. 15.9% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Herrick, IL a good place to live?

Herrick, IL has a population of 373, a median household income of $57,778, and an unemployment rate of 6.8%. It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Herrick?

Herrick averages 35.0°F in January and 85.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 42.5 inches with about 12.8 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Herrick?

Herrick, IL is covered by 1 ZIP code: 62431.

What is the population of Herrick?

The population of Herrick, Illinois is 373 with a median age of 33.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Herrick?

Key numbers for living in Herrick: cost of living index 87 (100 = US average), median home $66,900, median household income $57,778, crime index 7 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Herrick side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.