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Herscher, Illinois

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Population in 2022: 1,494 (0% urban, 100% rural).
Population change since 2000: -1.9%
 
Males: 779  (52.1%)
Females: 715  (47.9%)
Median resident age:

40.9 years
Illinois median age:

39.1 years

Zip codes: 60941.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $104,961 (it was $48,250 in 2000)
Herscher:

$104,961
IL:

$76,708

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $42,880 (it was $18,522 in 2000)

Herscher village income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $221,405 (it was $108,300 in 2000)
Herscher:

$221,405
IL:

$251,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $311,939; detached houses: $310,774

Median gross rent in 2022: $846.

March 2022 cost of living index in Herscher: 92.5 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 5.6%

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  • Races in Herscher, IL (2022)
    • 1,13892.0%White alone
    • 292.3%Hispanic
    • 252.0%Two or more races
    • 100.8%Black alone
    • 60.5%Asian alone

Races in Herscher detailed stats: ancestries, foreign born residents, place of birth



According to our research of Illinois and other state lists, there were 2 registered sex offenders living in Herscher, Illinois as of May 13, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Herscher is 721 to 1.
The ratio of registered sex offenders to all residents in this city is near the state average.


Crime rates in Herscher by year

Type

2011

2012

2013

2014

2015

2016

2017

2018

2019

2020
Murders
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Rapes
(per 100,000)		1
(62.7)		0
(0.0)		1
(62.8)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(66.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(66.9)
Robberies
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Assaults
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(62.7)		0
(0.0)		1
(63.6)		1
(64.1)		1
(64.6)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(66.6)		0
(0.0)
Burglaries
(per 100,000)		3
(188.0)		1
(62.7)		2
(125.5)		0
(0.0)		3
(192.3)		1
(64.6)		1
(65.1)		1
(66.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Thefts
(per 100,000)		5
(313.3)		10
(626.6)		12
(753.3)		11
(699.7)		13
(833.3)		8
(517.1)		1
(65.1)		5
(330.0)		2
(133.2)		2
(133.9)
Auto thefts
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(62.7)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		1
(64.1)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
Arson
(per 100,000)		0
(0.0)		1
(62.7)		2
(125.5)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)		0
(0.0)
City-Data.com crime index75.847.089.140.764.738.17.270.618.658.9

The City-Data.com crime index weighs serious crimes and violent crimes more heavily. Higher means more crime, U.S. average is 246.1. It adjusts for the number of visitors and daily workers commuting into cities.

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City-data.com crime index in Herscher, IL

Crime rate in Herscher detailed stats: murders, rapes, robberies, assaults, burglaries, thefts, arson

Full-time law enforcement employees in 2020, including police officers: 3 (3 officers - 2 male; 1 female).
Officers per 1,000 residents here:

2.01
Illinois average:

3.04
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Ancestries: German (26.1%), Irish (12.1%), American (11.9%), Norwegian (7.2%), Polish (7.2%), English (5.4%).

Current Local Time: CST time zone

Incorporated on 05/12/1893

Elevation: 660 feet

Land area: 1.72 square miles.

Population density: 866 people per square mile   (low).

Herscher, Illinois map

12 residents are foreign born

This village:

1.0%
Illinois:

14.1%

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $3,769 (1.7%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $4,621 (2.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Joliet, IL (33.4 miles , pop. 106,221).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Chicago, IL (58.7 miles , pop. 2,896,016).

Nearest cities:

Buckingham, IL (2.0 miles ),
Union Hill, IL (2.2 miles),
Irwin, IL (2.4 miles),
Cabery, IL (2.6 miles ),
Bonfield, IL (2.6 miles ),
Reddick, IL (2.9 miles ),
Limestone, IL (3.0 miles ),
Essex, IL (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 41.05 N, Longitude: 88.10 W

Area code: 815

Distribution of median household income in Herscher, IL in 2022
Distribution of house value in Herscher, IL in 2022
Herscher satellite photo by USGS

Single-family new house construction building permits:

  • 2020: 2 buildings, average cost: $300,000
  • 2017: 2 buildings, average cost: $225,000
  • 2013: 1 building, cost: $209,000
  • 2011: 1 building, cost: $250,000
  • 2010: 3 buildings, average cost: $250,000
  • 2008: 1 building, cost: $270,000
  • 2007: 3 buildings, average cost: $251,700
  • 2006: 10 buildings, average cost: $152,900
  • 2005: 7 buildings, average cost: $192,700
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $195,000
  • 2003: 4 buildings, average cost: $138,800
  • 2002: 2 buildings, average cost: $148,000
  • 2001: 1 building, cost: $225,000
  • 2000: 8 buildings, average cost: $167,400
  • 1999: 10 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 1998: 9 buildings, average cost: $116,700
  • 1997: 7 buildings, average cost: $116,700
Number of permits per 10,000 Herscher, IL residents
Average permit cost in Herscher, IL
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

5.9%
Illinois:

4.2%
Population change in the 1990s: +241 (+18.8%).
Most common industries in Herscher, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common industries in 2000
  • Educational services (17.6%)
  • Health care (14.2%)
  • Construction (6.1%)
  • Finance & insurance (6.1%)
  • Accommodation & food services (6.0%)
  • Truck transportation (5.2%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (4.3%)
Most common industries for males in 2000
  • Educational services (15.2%)
  • Construction (10.7%)
  • Truck transportation (8.8%)
  • Metal & metal products (4.8%)
  • Public administration (4.3%)
  • Publishing, motion picture & sound recording industries (4.0%)
  • Finance & insurance (4.0%)
Most common industries for females in 2000
  • Health care (28.4%)
  • Educational services (20.2%)
  • Accommodation & food services (9.4%)
  • Finance & insurance (8.5%)
  • Department & other general merchandise stores (5.6%)
  • Public administration (2.9%)
  • Professional, scientific, technical services (2.0%)
Most common occupations in Herscher, IL (%)
Both Males Females
Most common occupations in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (5.7%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.9%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (4.6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (4.3%)
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (4.2%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (4.2%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (3.5%)
Most common occupations for males in 2000
  • Driver/sales workers and truck drivers (8.0%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (7.2%)
  • Other management occupations, except farmers and farm managers (5.9%)
  • Teachers, secondary school (5.6%)
  • Other production occupations, including supervisors (5.3%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (4.3%)
  • Electrical equipment mechanics and other installation, maintenance, and repair workers, including supervisors (3.7%)
Most common occupations for females in 2000
  • Preschool, kindergarten, elementary, and middle school teachers (9.1%)
  • Information and record clerks, except customer service representatives (7.6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (7.0%)
  • Registered nurses (6.4%)
  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (5.8%)
  • Retail sales workers, except cashiers (5.6%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4.4%)

Average climate in Herscher, Illinois

Based on data reported by over 4,000 weather stations

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Herscher, Illinois environmental map by EPA

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Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 Ozone PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 97.3. This is worse than average.

City:

97.3
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2000 was 0.201. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 12.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.201
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2000 was 9.21. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

9.21
U.S.:

5.11
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 35.9. This is about average. Closest monitor was 10.7 miles away from the city center.

City:

35.9
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 11.5. This is significantly worse than average. Closest monitor was 12.8 miles away from the city center.

City:

11.5
U.S.:

8.1

Tornado activity:

Herscher-area historical tornado activity is near Illinois state average. It is 78% greater than the overall U.S. average.

On 4/17/1963, a category F4 (max. wind speeds 207-260 mph) tornado 8.9 miles away from the Herscher village center killed one person and injured 70 people and caused between $500,000 and $5,000,000 in damages.

On 8/28/1990, a category F5 (max. wind speeds 261-318 mph) tornado 32.5 miles away from the village center killed 29 people and injured 350 people and caused between $50,000 and $500,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Herscher-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Illinois state average. It is 72% greater 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, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 180.1 miles away from Herscher 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 154.6 miles away from Herscher center
On 4/18/2008 at 09:36:59, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MW, Depth: 8.9 mi) earthquake occurred 180.1 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) earthquake occurred 212.6 miles away from the city center
On 6/28/2004 at 06:10:52, a magnitude 4.2 (4.2 MW, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 50.5 miles away from Herscher center
On 4/18/2008 at 15:14:16, a magnitude 4.8 (4.5 MB, 4.8 MW, 4.6 MW) earthquake occurred 178.6 miles away from Herscher center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Kankakee County (6) is a lot smaller than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 2
Emergencies Declared: 3

Causes of natural disasters: Storms: 3, Flood: 1, Hurricane: 1, Snow: 1, Tornado: 1, Winter Storm: 1, Other: 1 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).
Herscher topographic map

Hospitals and medical centers near Herscher:

  • R.M.C. HOME HEALTH CARE (Home Health Center, about 12 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)
  • CENTRAL COMMUNITY HOSPITAL (Hospital, about 12 miles away; CLIFTON, IL)
  • MILLER HEALTH CARE CENTER (Nursing Home, about 12 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)
  • RIVERSIDE MEDICAL CENTER Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)
  • SHAPIRO DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)
  • MANORCARE OF KANKAKEE (Nursing Home, about 13 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)
  • PRESENCE ST MARYS HOSPITAL Acute Care Hospitals (about 13 miles away; KANKAKEE, IL)

Amtrak stations near Herscher:

  • 13 miles: KANKAKEE (199 S. EAST AVE.) . Services: partially wheelchair accessible, enclosed waiting area, public payphones, full-service food facilities, public transit connection.
  • 18 miles: DWIGHT (119 W. MAIN ST.) . Services: enclosed waiting area.

Operable nuclear power plants near Herscher:

  • 17 miles: Braidwood 2 in Braidwood, IL.
  • 17 miles: Braidwood 1 in Braidwood, IL.

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Herscher:

  • Kankakee Community College (about 14 miles; Kankakee, IL; Full-time enrollment: 2,969)
  • Olivet Nazarene University (about 14 miles; Bourbonnais, IL; FT enrollment: 4,731)
  • Joliet Junior College (about 32 miles; Joliet, IL; FT enrollment: 11,401)
  • University of St Francis (about 34 miles; Joliet, IL; FT enrollment: 2,454)
  • Governors State University (about 34 miles; University Park, IL; FT enrollment: 4,043)
  • Lewis University (about 39 miles; Romeoville, IL; FT enrollment: 5,739)
  • Prairie State College (about 41 miles; Chicago Heights, IL; FT enrollment: 4,050)

Public high school in Herscher:

Public elementary/middle school in Herscher:

  • HERSCHER INTERMEDIATE SCH (Location: 391 N MAIN ST, Grades: PK-4)
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Points of interest:

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Notable location: Pilot - Herscher Township Fire Protection District (A). Display/hide its location on the map

Churches in Herscher include: Herscher Christian Church (A), Herscher United Methodist Church (B), Saint Margaret Mary Roman Catholic Church (C), Trinity Lutheran Church (D). Display/hide their locations on the map

Birthplace of: Adam Andrzejewski - Publisher, Micah Kirstein - College basketball player (Illinois State Redbirds).

Kankakee County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level between 2 and 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Moderate Potential
Average household size:
This village:

2.6 people
Illinois:

2.6 people

Percentage of family households:
This village:

70.1%
Whole state:

65.8%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This village:

4.6%
Whole state:

6.3%


No gay or lesbian households reported

Banks with branches in Herscher (2011 data):

  • Centrue Bank: Herscher Branch at 654 North Park Road, branch established on 1885/01/01. Info updated 2007/06/27: Bank assets: $964.9 mil, Deposits: $850.6 mil, headquarters in Streator, IL, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 28 total offices, Holding Company: Centrue Financial Corporation
  • State Bank of Herscher: State Bank Of Herscher at 10 Tobey Drive, branch established on 1902/05/20. Info updated 2012/02/10: Bank assets: $193.8 mil, Deposits: $177.0 mil, local headquarters, negative income in the last year, Commercial Lending Specialization, 2 total offices, Holding Company: Hershare Financial Corporation

For population 15 years and over in Herscher:

Marital status in Herscher, IL
  • Never married: 24.3%
  • Now married: 59.8%
  • Separated: 0.3%
  • Widowed: 7.7%
  • Divorced: 7.8%

For population 25 years and over in Herscher:

  • High school or higher: 98.3%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 32.4%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.5%
  • Unemployed: 4.9%
  • Mean travel time to work (commute): 23.1 minutes
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.3
Illinois average:

12.5

Travel time (in minutes) to work in 2022
Means of transportation to work in 2022 - Herscher
Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Herscher, IL (based on Kankakee County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic27,84018
Evangelical Protestant16,36467
Mainline Protestant8,00337
Black Protestant3,4809
Other4003
Orthodox601
None57,302-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 24
This county:

2.15 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

2.24 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 1
Here:

0.09 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.08 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 2
Here:

0.18 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

0.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 39
This county:

3.50 / 10,000 pop.
State:

2.61 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 63
Here:

5.65 / 10,000 pop.
Illinois:

6.86 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Kankakee County:

9.0%
Illinois:

8.3%
Adult obesity rate:
Kankakee County:

28.7%
Illinois:

25.2%
Low-income preschool obesity rate:
Here:

12.6%
Illinois:

14.5%

Health and Nutrition:

Healthy diet rate:
Here:

62.7%
Illinois:

49.5%

Average overall health of teeth and gums:
Here:

67.4%
Illinois:

47.2%

Average BMI:
Here:

26.7
Illinois:

28.6

People feeling badly about themselves:
Here:

18.8%
Illinois:

20.5%

People not drinking alcohol at all:
Here:

9.2%
Illinois:

10.8%

Average hours sleeping at night:
This city:

7.3
State:

6.8

Overweight people:
This city:

33.9%
Illinois:

33.4%

General health condition:
Herscher:

69.1%
Illinois:

56.4%

Average condition of hearing:
This city:

86.0%
Illinois:

79.9%

More about Health and Nutrition of Herscher, IL Residents
Local government employment and payroll (March 2022)
Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Police Protection - Officers 3$12,642$50,5684$2,562
Water Supply 1$5,430$65,1600$0
Sewerage 1$5,368$64,4160$0
Other Government Administration 1$2,434$29,2082$2,028
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$1,372
Streets and Highways 0$0 2$866
Parks and Recreation 0$0 1$166
Totals for Government 6$25,874$51,74811$6,994

Herscher government finances - Expenditure in 2017 (per resident):

  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $254,000 ($170.01)
    Financial Administration: $236,000 ($157.97)
    Water Utilities: $175,000 ($117.14)
    Regular Highways: $141,000 ($94.38)
    Sewerage: $113,000 ($75.64)
    Solid Waste Management: $113,000 ($75.64)
    Parks and Recreation: $51,000 ($34.14)
  • General - Interest on Debt: $2,000 ($1.34)
  • Other Capital Outlay - Parks and Recreation: $53,000 ($35.48)
    Water Utilities: $31,000 ($20.75)
    Central Staff Services: $21,000 ($14.06)
  • Total Salaries and Wages: $388,000 ($259.71)

Herscher government finances - Revenue in 2017 (per resident):

  • Charges - Sewerage: $187,000 ($125.17)
    Solid Waste Management: $111,000 ($74.30)
    Other: $3,000 ($2.01)
  • Miscellaneous - General Revenue - Other: $48,000 ($32.13)
    Interest Earnings: $6,000 ($4.02)
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $214,000 ($143.24)
  • State Intergovernmental - General Local Government Support: $594,000 ($397.59)
    Other: $61,000 ($40.83)
    Highways: $40,000 ($26.77)
  • Tax - Property: $94,000 ($62.92)
    Other License: $13,000 ($8.70)

Herscher government finances - Debt in 2017 (per resident):

  • Long Term Debt - Beginning Outstanding - Unspecified Public Purpose: $101,000 ($67.60)
    Retired Unspecified Public Purpose: $67,000 ($44.85)
    Outstanding Unspecified Public Purpose: $34,000 ($22.76)

Herscher government finances - Cash and Securities in 2017 (per resident):

  • Other Funds - Cash and Securities: $1,521,000 ($1018.07)

Businesses in Herscher, IL

  • Chevrolet: 1
  • Lane Furniture: 1

Strongest AM radio stations in Herscher:

  • WLS (890 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLS, INC.)
  • WYLL (1160 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: SCA LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WSCR (670 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WMVP (1000 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: ABC, INC.)
  • WGN (720 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WGN CONTINENTAL BROADCASTING CO.)
  • WBBM (780 AM; 50 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WVIV (1200 AM; 20 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: WLXX-AM LICENSE CORP.)
  • WTMJ (620 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: JOURNAL BROADCAST CORPORATION)
  • WIBC (1070 AM; 50 kW; INDIANAPOLIS, IN; Owner: EMMIS RADIO LICENSE CORPORATION)
  • WIND (560 AM; 5 kW; CHICAGO, IL; Owner: TICHENOR LICENSE CORPORATION ("TLC"))
  • WISN (1130 AM; 50 kW; MILWAUKEE, WI; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WKAN (1320 AM; 1 kW; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WAUR (930 AM; 4 kW; SANDWICH, IL; Owner: CHRISTIAN BROADCASTING SYSTEM, LTD.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Herscher:

  • WONU (89.7 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: OLIVET NAZARENE UNIVERSITY)
  • WKIF (92.7 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: SPANISH BROADCASTING SYSTEM OF ILLINOIS, INC.)
  • WJEZ (98.9 FM; DWIGHT, IL; Owner: LIVINGSTON COUNTY BROADCASTERS, INC.)
  • WYKT (105.5 FM; WILMINGTON, IL; Owner: STARADIO CORPORATION)
  • WRXQ (100.7 FM; COAL CITY, IL; Owner: NM LICENSING, LLC)
  • WKCC (91.1 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: KANKAKEE COMMUNITY COLLEGE)
  • WAWF (88.3 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: AMERICAN FAMILY ASSOCIATION)
  • WVLI (95.1 FM; KANKAKEE, IL; Owner: MILNER BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WRZA (99.9 FM; PARK FOREST, IL; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • WJCH (91.9 FM; JOLIET, IL; Owner: FAMILY STATIONS, INC.)
  • WYST (107.7 FM; FAIRBURY, IL; Owner: AAA ENTERTAINMENT LICENSING LLC)
  • WCCQ (98.3 FM; CREST HILL, IL; Owner: THREE EAGLES OF JOLIET, INC.)
  • WYXX (103.1 FM; MORRIS, IL; Owner: BIG CITY RADIO-CHI, L.L.C.)
  • WYBA (102.3 FM; CRETE, IL; Owner: DONTRON INC.)
  • WGFA-FM (94.1 FM; WATSEKA, IL; Owner: IROQUOIS COUNTY BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WCFL (104.7 FM; MORRIS, IL; Owner: ILLINOIS DISTRICT COUNCIL OF ASSEMBL)

TV broadcast stations around Herscher:

  • W34CD (Channel 34; QUINCY, IL; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • WYIN (Channel 56; GARY, IN; Owner: NORTHWEST INDIANA PUBLIC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WGBO-TV (Channel 66; JOLIET, IL; Owner: WGBO LICENSE PARTNERSHIP, G.P.)
  • WWTO-TV (Channel 35; LASALLE, IL; Owner: TRINITY BROADCASTING NETWORK)

Herscher fatal accident list:

May 24, 1987 12:45 AM, W1200s, Vehicles: 2, Persons: 6, Fatalities: 1
  • National Bridge Inventory (NBI) Statistics
  • 26Number of bridges
  • 164ft / 50.2mTotal length
  • 11,300Total average daily traffic
  • 1,101Total average daily truck traffic
  • 15,472Total future (year 2032) average daily traffic
New bridges in Herscher, IL - historical statistics
  • New bridges - historical statistics
  • 21960-1969
  • 61970-1979
  • 91980-1989
  • 41990-1999
  • 42000-2009
  • 12010-2019
See full National Bridge Inventory statistics for Herscher, IL

FCC Registered Antenna Towers:

40 (See the full list of FCC Registered Antenna Towers in Herscher)

FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers:

8 (See the full list of FCC Registered Broadcast Land Mobile Towers in Herscher, IL)

FCC Registered Microwave Towers:

18 (See the full list of FCC Registered Microwave Towers in this town)

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses:

5
  • Call Sign: K9EMX, Grant Date: 11/28/1995, Expiration Date: 11/28/2005, Cancellation Date: 11/29/2007, Registrant: Gordon J Feige, 231 S Main, Herscher, IL 60941

  • Call Sign: WA9QCW, Licensee ID: L01383425, Grant Date: 03/15/2018, Expiration Date: 04/10/2028, Registrant: Thomas J Lindsay, 3392 S 7000 W, Herscher, IL 60941

  • Call Sign: KD9RDW, Licensee ID: L02399382, Grant Date: 12/15/2020, Expiration Date: 12/15/2030, Certifier: Randall Rosenboom, Registrant: Randall Rosenboom, 6384 S 9000 W Rd, Herscher, IL 60941

  • Call Sign: KD9RIA, Licensee ID: L02406885, Grant Date: 01/12/2021, Expiration Date: 01/12/2031, Certifier: Jason Kirstein, Registrant: Jason Kirstein, 191 N Maple St, Herscher, IL 60941

  • Call Sign: KD9YPV, Licensee ID: L02538959, Grant Date: 07/19/2023, Expiration Date: 07/19/2033, Certifier: Brian G Jackson, Registrant: Brian G Jackson, 6928 W State Rt 115, Herscher, IL 60941


FAA Registered Aircraft:

3
  • Aircraft: ENGINEERING & RESEARCH 415-C (Category: Land, Seats: 2, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 90 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR A&C75 SERIES (75 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 93639, N93639, N-93639, Serial Number: 962, Year manufactured: 1946, Airworthiness Date: 08/24/1956, Certificate Issue Date: 04/05/2013
    Registrant (Individual): Steven J Perkins, 172 W 2nd St, Herscher, IL 60941
  • Aircraft: BEECH B23 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 116 mph), Engine: LYCOMING O&VO-360 SER (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7637R, N7637R, N-7637R, Serial Number: M-1258, Year manufactured: 1969, Airworthiness Date: 10/10/1969, Certificate Issue Date: 08/15/2017
    Registrant (Individual): Randall J Rosenboom, 6384 S 9000w Rd, Herscher, IL 60941
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 12/08/2020
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-28-151 (Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 80 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 32363, N32363, N-32363, Serial Number: 28-7515137, Year manufactured: 1974, Certificate Issue Date: 12/09/2010
    Registrant (Corporation): Airstryke Inc, Po Box 221, Herscher, IL 60941
    Deregistered: Cancel Date: 03/13/2018

Home Mortgage Disclosure Act Aggregated Statistics For Year 2009
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Conventional
Home Purchase Loans		C) Refinancings
NumberAverage ValueNumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$66,0603$125,120
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$00$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$00$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$00$0
Choose year:  2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999

Detailed HMDA statistics for the following Tracts: 0126.00

Private Mortgage Insurance Companies Aggregated Statistics For Year 2003
(Based on 1 partial tract)
B) Refinancings
NumberAverage Value
LOANS ORIGINATED1$69,740
APPLICATIONS APPROVED, NOT ACCEPTED0$0
APPLICATIONS DENIED0$0
APPLICATIONS WITHDRAWN0$0
FILES CLOSED FOR INCOMPLETENESS0$0

Detailed PMIC statistics for the following Tracts: 0126.00

Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Herscher, IL
Conventional Home Purchase Loans in Herscher, IL - Value

2002 - 2018 National Fire Incident Reporting System (NFIRS) incidents

    Fire incident distribution by year According to the data from the years 2002 - 2018 the average number of fire incidents per year is 12. The highest number of reported fires - 32 took place in 2014, and the least - 4 in 2006. The data has a growing trend.
    Fire incident types in Herscher, IL When looking into fire subcategories, the most incidents belonged to: Structure Fires (53.1%), and Outside Fires (31.1%).

    • Fire incident types reported to NFIRS in Herscher, IL
    • 11153.1%Structure Fires
    • 6531.1%Outside Fires
    • 188.6%Other
    • 157.2%Mobile Property/Vehicle Fires
See full National Fire Incident Reporting System statistics for Herscher, IL
Most common first names in Herscher, IL among deceased individuals
NameCountLived (average)
Robert1271.2 years
Arthur977.0 years
Helen983.1 years
John781.4 years
Richard773.8 years
William779.6 years
Mary783.9 years
Donald761.4 years
Elmer782.1 years
George678.3 years
Most common last names in Herscher, IL among deceased individuals
Last nameCountLived (average)
Fritz1376.1 years
Schultz877.3 years
Siedentop880.7 years
Schwark788.1 years
Denault779.0 years
Plante775.0 years
Schlaich674.5 years
Peterson679.8 years
Ruder681.2 years
Wadleigh686.5 years
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Herscher, IL
  • 93.7%Utility gas
  • 6.3%Electricity
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Herscher, IL
  • 59.8%Utility gas
  • 35.7%Electricity
  • 4.5%No fuel used


Herscher compared to Illinois state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in significantly above state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
There are 10 pilots and 2 other airmen in this city.
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