HerrickIL
A town of 354, settled in 1883.
Is Herrick a good place to live?
7.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor’s degree or more in Herrick, against 29% in Illinois’ towns and 29% across U.S. towns. Herrick has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
354 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Moving to Herrick: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Herrick, and how to reach them.
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Sep 12, 2025.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Herrick.
The typical home in Herrick is valued at about $178K
The typical Herrick home is worth about $178,000, up 9.7% in a year, 40% below the Illinois typical home. At $850 a month, Herrick’s median rent is where Illinois’ towns sit at $1,129 a month and U.S. towns at $1,185 a month. 84% of households own their home in Herrick.
| Herrick | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Households that own their home | 84% | 75% | 73% |
| Median rent | $850 a month | $1,129 a month | $1,185 a month |
Typical home value
Census ACS, 2020–24 · Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
A smaller share of working residents work locally in Herrick than in most of Illinois or the rest of the country
0.7% of Herrick working residents work locally. The top destinations are Pana (11%), Effingham (9%) and Shelbyville (8%). The median household income in Herrick is $54,000.
| Herrick | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $54,000 | $83,000 | $80,000 |
| Average trip to work | 30 minutes | 26 minutes | 25 minutes |
| Working residents who work in town | 0.7% | 8.3% | 8% |
Where working residents work
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Herrick has four seasons and pleasant summers
Herrick has chilly winters and warm summers. Herrick’s July high is 87°F.
Typical low → high °F
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
How healthy Herrick is
Herrick beats the Illinois average on 1 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 7.
| Herrick | Illinois towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smoke cigarettes (CDC PLACES) | 15% | 13% | 14% |
| Binge drink (CDC PLACES) | 18% | 18% | 16% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 34% | 35% | 36% |
| Frequent physical distress (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 13% | 14% |
| What stands out | Herrick | IL |
|---|---|---|
| Fewer adults facing housing insecurity | 10.5% | 13.2% |
| More adults with COPD | 8.7% | 6.3% |
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Moderate risk in Herrick, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 56% of U.S. communities.
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Herrick Park | — | 2 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-US
Everything we know about Herrick
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Herrick; the nearest are
About 4 of every 100 Herrick residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Illinois.
99% of working residents leave Herrick for work
Where Herrick’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
Census LEHD 2023
About Herrick
Village in Illinois, United States
Herrick is a village in Shelby County, Illinois, United States. As of the 2020 census, Herrick had a population of 358. According to the 2010 census, Herrick has a total area of 0.37 square miles (0.96 km2), all land.
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- Area
- 0.4 sq mi
- Elevation
- 597 ft
- ZIP code
- 62431
- Area code
- 618
Questions about Herrick
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Herrick, IL a good place to live?
Herrick has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.