Herrin
City in Illinois, United States
Overview
Herrin is a small city in southern Illinois known for its friendly community, historic downtown, and proximity to scenic outdoor spots. The town's local festivals and unique shops reflect its rich Italian-American heritage.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Illinois
Population
12,352
Time Zone
America/Chicago
Coordinates
37.80°, -89.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
50
Traffic Safety
70
Food Safety
90
Monthly Cost
$1,860
Local Cost
$1,198
Local Income
$2,700
Cashless
70
English
100
Temperature
13.4°C
Summer Avg
24.8°C
Winter Avg
1.0°C
Record High
42.2°C
Record Low
-22.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1161 mm
Internet Speed
132 Mbps
Upload
108 Mbps
Latency
6 ms
City Vibrancy
3
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
1
Parks
2
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MWA
Distance
5 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 7 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 78/100.