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Herrick, IL
Village in Shelby County, Illinois.
Population
333
Land area
0.4sq mi
People per sq mi
910
ZIP codes
0
Herrick and its ZIP codes
Herrick at a glance
- Herrick is about 4 times as dense as Illinois as a whole.
Local data for Herrick, IL
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Shelby County. PPP loans are for Herrick.
Unemployment rate
3.1%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,258
4,919 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$56,517
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$140M
FY 2026, $6,650 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Herrick, IL, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
372
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
1
0.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
85° / 19°F
42.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Herrick, IL, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.2%
U.S. 33.3% +3.9 pts
Diabetes
12.0%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
15.4%
U.S. 12.8% +2.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
7.9%
U.S. 11.1% -3.2 pts
Cities near Herrick
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CowdenVillage | 7 mi | 0.4 |
| OconeeVillage | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| RamseyVillage | 8.3 mi | 1.1 |
| LakewoodCensus-designated place | 8.4 mi | 0.4 |
| Beecher CityVillage | 11 mi | 0.9 |
| Tower HillVillage | 12 mi | 1 |
| PanaCity | 12 mi | 3.9 |
| BinghamVillage | 14 mi | 0.3 |
| OhlmanVillage | 15 mi | 0.3 |
| St. ElmoCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| BrownstownVillage | 16 mi | 0.8 |
| ShelbyvilleCity | 17 mi | 4.1 |
| NokomisCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| AltamontCity | 17 mi | 1.5 |
| FillmoreVillage | 17 mi | 0.7 |
| VandaliaCity | 18 mi | 8.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Herrick, IL in?
- Herrick is in Shelby County, Illinois.
- What is the population of Herrick, IL?
- About 333 people live in Herrick, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Herrick?
- Nearby places include Cowden (7 mi), Oconee (8 mi), Ramsey (8.3 mi), Lakewood (8.4 mi), Beecher City (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023