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Herrin Has A Lot To Offer User Rating 3.5 rating By Anonymous ( May 23, 2018) Herrin, IL is growing from its sleep old town appeal and really delivering a lot more flavor than back in the 80's.

The best areas in Herrin, IL are along S Park Ave in the north part of town. There are a lot of different restaurants to choose from, with flavors that dance acr ...Read More oss Mexican food, multiple Italian restaurants, great American burger joints that go beyond fast food, and Chinese food that's delicious and gentle on the wallet.

Living in Herrin means getting a taste of early 1900's architecture. From the pushed together shops to the warehouse against the bus stop, a touch of the turn of the century can still be felt in this classic town.

If you enjoy a nice pub crawl or just having lots of choices in your dining, you don't need to leave Herrin at all. If you need to taste other flavors and get a bit of variety without driving too far, Herrin is conveniently located near Marion and Carbondale.

For major city sightseeing, your best bets are St, Louis in Missouri just under 2 hours away, or Nashville, TN at just under 3 hours. Read Less
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      F Amenities

      Are there many local amenities in Herrin? Well, there are not many amenities close to this location.

      Parks

      Herrin City Park
      Herrin Sports Complex

      Entertainment

      Carterville Heritage Museum

      Food & Drink

      McDonald's

      F Commute

      Is public transit available in Herrin? Of all people who commute, 0.9% take public transportation in Herrin.
      Drive to Work
      75%

      2% lower than the US average

      Take Public Transit
      1%

      4% lower than the US average

      Walk to Work
      4%

      1% higher than the US average

      A+ Cost of Living

      What is the cost of living in Herrin? The cost of living in Herrin is 88/100 - which is 9% lower than Illinois.
      Herrin
      88

      12% less expensive than average

      Illinois
      96

      4% less expensive than average

      United States
      100

      National cost of living index

      D+ Crime

      What is the crime rate in Herrin? Herrin crime rates are 2,513, which are 24% higher than Illinois
      Total Crime
      2,513 per 100k people

      10% higher than the US average

      Chance of being a victim
      1 in 40  

      10% higher than the US average

      Year-over-year crime
      -5%

      Year over year crime is down

      D Employment

      What is the median income in Herrin? The median income in Herrin is $45,713 which is 23% lower than Illinois.
      Median household income
      $45,71317% lower than the US average
      Income per capita
      $27,2849% lower than the US average
      Unemployment rate
      3%

      30% lower than the US average

      C+ Health & Safety

      Is Herrin a healthy and safe place to live? Yes, there are some hospitals, police and fire stations.

      Hospitals

      Herrin Hospital

      Pharmacies

      Walmart Pharmacy
      Walgreens

      Doctors

      A+ Housing

      What are Herrin home prices? Herrin home prices are $95,800 - which is 45% lower than Illinois
      Median home value
      $95,80048% lower than the US average
      Median rent price
      $69427% lower than the US average
      Home Ownership
      65%

      3% higher than the US average

      D Schools

      Does Herrin have good schools? The Herrin graduation rate is 85% - which is equal to Illinois
      High school grad. rates
      85%

      3% higher than the US average

      School test scores
      36%

      25% lower than the US average

      Student teacher ratio
      18:1

      15% higher than the US average

      C User Ratings

      Is Herrin a good place to live? Herrin has an overall rating of 63% from 5 reviews.
      Overall user rating
      63%

      5 total ratings

      User reviews rating
      70%

      1 total reviews

      User surveys rating
      45%

      4 total surveys

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