What are the schools like in Herman, MN?

Herman is served primarily by Herman-Norcross Community School. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 6.4:1.

What is the median household income in Herman?

The median household income in Herman, MN is $60,000 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 14.5%.

What is the weather like in Herman, MN?

Herman has an average high temperature of 20.1°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 25.3 inches and annual snowfall averages 42.9 inches.

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

Q: Is Herman, MN affordable or expensive?

Herman's cost of living index is 89, where 100 represents the national average. This means Herman is 11% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $97,200 and the median rent is $575 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Herman, MN?

Herman has a violent crime rate of 50.2 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 16.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Herman, MN a Good Place to Live?

Herman is a small town of 424 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $60,000 and a 14.5% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 89 (US average = 100), which is 11% below the national average.

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

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

All Herman 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: 88.9

Herman's overall cost of living index is 88.9, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Herman costs roughly 11% less than the average American city.

Metric	Herman, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$97,200	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$575	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	75.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$60,000	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Herman's violent crime rate is 50.2 per 100,000 residents — 87% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

50.2 /100k

Property Crime

16.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Herman is served primarily by Herman-Norcross Community School. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.4:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Herman, MN	National Avg
School District	Herman-Norcross Community School	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	6.4:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	15.7%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.2%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Herman sees average highs of 20.1°F in January and 82.4°F in July, with 25.3 inches of annual precipitation and 42.9 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Herman, MN
Average High — January	20.1°F
Average High — July	82.4°F
Annual Precipitation	25.3"
Annual Snowfall	42.9"

Demographics

Metric	Herman, MN	National Avg
Population	424	—
Median Age	46.7	38.9
Unemployment Rate	14.5%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	21.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	97.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	1.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	1.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	16.3%	22.2%
65 and over	25.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Norcross, MN 5 mi Donnelly, MN 10 mi Barrett, MN 13 mi Elbow Lake, MN 15 mi Dumont, MN 15 mi

ZIP Codes in Herman

Herman, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56248

Herman vs Other Cities

Herman, MN vs Norcross, MN Herman, MN vs Donnelly, MN Herman, MN vs Barrett, MN Herman, MN vs Elbow Lake, MN Herman, MN vs Dumont, MN

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Herman, MN affordable or expensive?

Herman's cost of living index is 89, where 100 is the national average. That makes Herman roughly 11% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $97,200 and median rent is $575/month.

What is the crime rate in Herman, MN?

Herman's violent crime rate is 50.2 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 16.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Herman?

Public schools in Herman are operated by Herman-Norcross Community School. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 6.4:1. 15.7% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Herman, MN a good place to live?

Herman, MN has a population of 424, a median household income of $60,000, and an unemployment rate of 14.5%. 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 Herman?

Herman averages 20.1°F in January and 82.4°F in July. Annual rainfall is 25.3 inches with about 42.9 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Herman?

Herman, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56248.

What is the population of Herman?

The population of Herman, Minnesota is 424 with a median age of 46.7. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Herman?

Key numbers for living in Herman: cost of living index 89 (100 = US average), median home $97,200, median household income $60,000, crime index 8 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Herman side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.