Herrin, Illinois

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Back to Herrin, IL housing info, Williamson County, Illinois, IL smaller cities, IL small cities, All Cities.   Submit your own pictures of this city and show them to the World General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map General Map Google Map MSN Map Please wait while loading the map... Current weather forecast for Herrin, IL Williamson County Population in July 2008: 12,337. Population change since 2000: +9.2%   Males: 5,639   (45.7%) Females: 6,698   (54.3%) Median resident age:   40.0 years Illinois median age:   34.7 years Zip codes: 62948. Estimated median household income in 2008: $34,038 (it was $28,532 in 2000) Herrin:   $34,038 Illinois:   $56,235 Estimated per capita income in 2008: $20,947 Estimated median house or condo value in 2008: $81,886 (it was $48,300 in 2000) Herrin:   $81,886 Illinois:   $214,900 Mean prices in 2008: All housing units: $99,700; Detached houses: $100,705; Townhouses or other attached units: $130,599; In 2-unit structures: $166,434; In 3-to-4-unit structures: $687,768; In 5-or-more-unit structures: $30,664; Mobile homes: $27,500 Recent home sales, real estate maps, and home value estimator for zip code 62948 Herrin, IL residents, houses, and apartments details Put your B&M business profile right here for free. 20,000 businesses already created their profiles! Business Search - 14 Million verified businesses Search for: near:   Races in Herrin: White Non-Hispanic (96.0%) Two or more races (1.0%) Hispanic (0.9%) Black (0.9%) American Indian (0.7%) Dec. 2009 cost of living index in Herrin: 74.4 (low, U.S. average is 100) Recent posts about Herrin, Illinois on our local forum with over 700,000 registered users. Herrin is mentioned 43 times on our forum: Info on Herrin IL  (11 replies) Nice family town in southern IL? Not too small?  (46 replies) I miss southern illinois (carbondale)!!!!!!!  (6 replies) Carbondale, Illinois or surrounding area?  (55 replies) What businesses are needed in Carbondale, IL?  (10 replies) Writing a script: need info on Southern, IL  (30 replies) Latest news from Herrin, IL collected exclusively by city-data.com from local newspapers, TV, and radio stations Ancestries: German (14.3%), Irish (13.0%), United States (12.8%), English (11.4%), Italian (8.7%), Dutch (3.2%). Current Local Time: CST time zone Incorporated on 05/03/1898 Elevation: 430 feet Land area: 8.20 square miles. Population density: 1504 people per square mile   (low).

Latitude: 37.80 N, Longitude: 89.03 W

Daytime population change due to commuting: +357 (+3.2%)
Workers who live and work in this city: 1,917 (40.3%)

Area code: 618

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Herrin, Illinois - Economy and Business Data

Officers per 1,000 residents here:	1.22
US city average:	3.00

Average climate in Herrin, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Herrin-area historical tornado activity is slightly above Illinois state average. It is 142% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 12/18/1957, a category 5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 21.6 miles away from the Herrin city center killed one person and injured 6 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

On 12/18/1957, a category 4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 5.4 miles away from the city center killed 11 people and injured 200 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

Herrin-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 36% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.4 (5.1 MB, 4.8 MS, 5.4 MW, 5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 76.7 miles away from Herrin center
On 9/26/1990 at 13:18:51, a magnitude 5.0 (4.7 MB, 4.8 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 7.7 mi) earthquake occurred 52.0 miles away from the city center
On 6/18/2002 at 17:37:15, a magnitude 5.0 (4.3 MB, 4.6 MW, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 69.3 miles away from the city center
On 6/10/1987 at 23:48:54, a magnitude 5.1 (4.9 MB, 4.4 MS, 4.6 MS, 5.1 LG) earthquake occurred 93.9 miles away from Herrin center
On 5/4/1991 at 01:18:54, a magnitude 5.0 (4.4 MB, 4.6 LG, 5.0 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 96.2 miles away from the city center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 79.4 miles away from Herrin center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Political contributions by individuals in Herrin, IL

• Herrin Hospital Heliport

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Notable locations in Herrin: Herrin Waterworks (A), Herrin City Hall (B), Herrin City Library (C). Display/hide their locations on the map Churches in Herrin include: Adams Street Baptist Church (A), Second Baptist Church (B), Hurricane Memorial Baptist Church (C), Bryan Street Baptist Church (D), First Christian Church (E), First Pentecostal Church (F), First Presbyterian Church (G), First United Methodist Church (H), Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic church (I). Display/hide their locations on the map Cemeteries: Herrin Cemetery (1), San Carlo Cemetery (2). Display/hide their locations on the map Reservoir: Herrin Reservoir (A). Display/hide its location on the map Post office: Herrin Post Office (A). Display/hide its location on the map Tourist attraction: Harrison House (Cultural Attractions- Events- & Facilities; 1104 Weaver Road).

Average household size:

This city:	2.3 people
Illinois:	2.6 people

Percentage of family households:

This city:	62.4%
Whole state:	67.6%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:

This city:	4.4%
Whole state:	4.8%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)

• Lesbian couples: 0.2% of all households
• Gay men: 0.2% of all households

This city:	16.0%
Whole state:	10.7%

This city:	6.8%
Whole state:	5.1%

Detailed information about poverty and poor residents in Herrin, IL

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Here		52.1%
USA		50.2%

7.04% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($34,708 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	7.04%
Illinois average:	5.66%

0.07% of residents moved from foreign countries ($284 average AGI)

Williamson County:	0.07%
Illinois average:	0.19%

from Jackson County, IL	1.21% ($30,691 average AGI)
from Franklin County, IL	0.85% ($30,598)
from Johnson County, IL	0.36% ($30,643)

6.39% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($31,544 average adjusted gross income)

Here:	6.39%
Illinois average:	5.99%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

to Jackson County, IL	1.01% ($25,626 average AGI)
to Franklin County, IL	0.75% ($29,200)
to Saline County, IL	0.25% ($25,719)

• HERRIN, Se Cor 7th & Walnut Sts, Overall height: 21.3 m, Call Sign: KSL79, Licensee ID: L00838286
  Assigned Frequencies : 2184.00 MHz
  Grant Date: 08/15/2000, Expiration Date: 09/29/2010, Certifier: Gerald Bednar
  Registrant: Ameren Services Company

• 2 Mi Nnw Of Herrincity Center, Call Sign: KNKJ739, Licensee ID: L00050058
  Assigned Frequencies : 152.180 MHz
  Expiration Date: 04/01/1999, Cancelation Date: 06/05/1999
  Registrant: Ameritech Mobile Services Inc, 2000 West Ameritech Center Drive, Hoffman Estates, IL 60195
• 201 South 14th Street, Type: Nntann, Structure height: 49.8 m, Call Sign: KUC903
  Assigned Frequencies : 158.700 MHz
  Grant Date: 07/29/1999, Expiration Date: 07/29/2009, Certifier: Tom Jackson
  Registrant: Attorney At Law, 2154 Wisconsin Ave, Nw, Ste 250, Washington, DC 20007, Phone: (202) 223-3772, Fax: (202) 315-3587, Email:

• Aircraft: PIPER PA-32-300 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 126 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 1541X , Serial Number: 32-7540171, Year manufactured: 1975, Airworthiness Date: 06/30/1975
  Registrant (Co-Owned): Marshall A Sheffer, 114 S Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948, Other Owners: Knute Connell, Randall A Youngblood
• Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-140 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 107 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 4629R , Serial Number: 28-21380, Year manufactured: 1966
  Registrant (Corporation): K C Aero Inc, 203 N Park Ave, Herrin, IL 62948
• Aircraft: PIPER PA-24-260 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 135 mph), Engine: LYCOMING TI0-540 SER (310 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 8582P , Serial Number: 24-4039, Year manufactured: 1964, Airworthiness Date: 10/08/1964
  Registrant (Co-Owned): William K Iii Harryman, 25 Deer Run, Herrin, IL 62948, Other Owners: Susan S Harryman
• Aircraft: CESSNA 172 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 105 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR 0-300 SER (145 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 9129B , Serial Number: 36729, Year manufactured: 1958, Airworthiness Date: 03/26/1958
  Registrant (Individual): Robert F Gonsowski, 409 Woodvale Ln, Herrin, IL 62948
• Aircraft: ENGINEERING & RESEARCH ERCOUPE 415-C (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR C85 SERIES (85 HP) (Reciprocating)
  N-Number: 99117 , Serial Number: 1740, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 04/13/1956
  Registrant (Individual): Rudy Perotta, 105 South 10th St, Herrin, IL 62948

• Fire: 56
• Hazardous Condition: 28
• Service Call: 1
• Good Intent Call: 1

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