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Herscher, IL


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Herscher, Illinois

Herscher, Illinois, in Kankakee county, is 32 miles S of Joliet, Illinois (center to center) and 60 miles SW of Chicago, Illinois. About 1,523 people people live in Herscher.

The People and Families of Herscher

In Herscher, about 67% of adults are married. Homes in Herscher tend to contain married couples. The village has a large average household size. It's not exactly overrun with people living alone.

Herscher is a good place to find men, since there are so many of them in the village.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Herscher had a median family income of $56,583. It turns out that people in Herscher tend to be educated, and a lot of them are college grads.

Political Inclinations

In 2004, George W. Bush garnered more political contributions ($500) in Herscher than did the other Presidential candidates. The Republican party was the top fund-raiser among political parties in the village.

Herscher Housing

Of the houses, apartments, etc. in Herscher, about 77% are lived in by their owners, not renters.

Commuting

In Herscher, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

Herscher strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Illinois):

CategoryTrophy
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 14%Herscher Median Family Income
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Herscher College Educated Adults
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Herscher People in Middle Class or Better

Comparative Profile of Herscher, IL

Comparing Herscher to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Illinois (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population99
Children Under 5 Years Old88
Well-Paid Single Men75
Senior Citizens44
Female Share of the Population32
Age of the Population22
Racial Diversity22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size109
Portion of People Married109

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income98
College Educated Adults99
People in Middle Class or Better97
People Above Poverty75

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work86
Working at Home67
Public Transportation Use64
Short Commute Times45

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built67
Seasonal and Vacation Housing58
Affordability of Rents34
People Living Alone22
Affordability of Property Taxes24
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals22
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