How long is the commute from Herrin, IL?
Workers who live in Herrin, IL take an average of 21.9 minutes to get to work (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
77.7% of workers drive alone to work.
0.4% take public transportation.
0.3% of workers walk to work.
10.9% work from home.
5.2% of households have no vehicle.
Figures last updated on .
- Average commute
- 21.9 minutes (±2.9)
- Public transportation
- 0.4%
- Work from home
- 10.9%
- Households without a car
- 5.2%
How people in Herrin get to work
| Means of transportation | Herrin | Williamson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drove alone | 77.7% (±5.6 points) | 82.1% | 65.9% | 68.8% |
| Carpooled | 8.0% (±3.6 points) | 7.2% | 7.8% | 8.5% |
| Public transportation | 0.4% (±0.7 points) | 0.3% | 5.8% | 3.2% |
| Walked | 0.3% (±0.3 points) | 0.5% | 2.8% | 2.4% |
| Other means (bicycle, taxi, motorcycle) | 2.7% (±2.5 points) | 1.1% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Worked from home | 10.9% (±4.1 points) | 8.8% | 15.9% | 15.1% |
In Herrin, the average commute is not measurably different from Williamson County (23.5 minutes).
It is also lower than in Illinois (27.8 minutes).
It is lower than the national figure (26.4 minutes).
In Herrin, the share commuting by public transportation is not measurably different from Williamson County (0.3%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (5.8%).
It is lower than the national figure (3.2%).
In Williamson County, Herrin ranks 6 of 13 places with a published estimate, from highest to lowest average commute.
Statewide, it ranks 1991 of 2,646.
Rankings use the estimates alone; where margins of error overlap, neighboring ranks may not truly differ.
Cars per household in Herrin
| Vehicles available | Herrin | Williamson County | Illinois | United States |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No vehicle | 5.2% (±2.3 points) | 6.0% | 11.0% | 8.4% |
| 1 vehicle | 39.9% (±5.1 points) | 32.2% | 35.7% | 33.1% |
| 2 vehicles | 39.0% (±5.1 points) | 41.8% | 35.1% | 36.6% |
| 3 or more vehicles | 15.9% (±3.8 points) | 20.0% | 18.3% | 21.9% |
In Herrin, the share of households without a vehicle is not measurably different from Williamson County (6.0%).
It is also lower than in Illinois (11.0%).
It is lower than the national figure (8.4%).
Working from home and internet access in Herrin
| Herrin | Williamson County | Illinois | United States | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workers working from home | 10.9% (±4.1 points) | 8.8% (±1.4 points) | 15.9% (±0.1 points) | 15.1% |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% (±2.6 points) | 92.9% (±1.4 points) | 95.2% (±0.1 points) | 95.5% |
| Households with broadband internet | 87.8% (±3.8 points) | 87.6% (±1.4 points) | 90.8% (±0.1 points) | 91.0% |
In Herrin, the share of households with a broadband subscription is not measurably different from Williamson County (87.6%).
It is not measurably different from Illinois (90.8%).
It is not measurably different from the national figure (91.0%).
Average commute in places near Herrin
| Place | Distance | Average commute | Compared with this place |
|---|---|---|---|
| Herrin | — | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) | — |
| Energy | 2.0 mi | 20.8 minutes (±4.0) | Not measurably different |
| Colp | 2.7 mi | 30.3 minutes (±16.1) | Not measurably different |
| Crainville | 3.5 mi | 21.6 minutes (±5.2) | Not measurably different |
| Carterville | 3.8 mi | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) | Not measurably different |
| Freeman Spur | 4.6 mi | 18.3 minutes (±3.2) | Not measurably different |
| Cambria | 5.0 mi | 20.6 minutes (±2.3) | Not measurably different |
| Johnston City | 5.7 mi | 14.3 minutes (±3.0) | Lower |
| Bush | 6.2 mi | 23.9 minutes (±6.9) | Not measurably different |
Nearby places with a measurably lower figure: Johnston City, IL (14.3 minutes).
Distance is measured in a straight line between the Census Bureau’s internal points for each place.
Average commute across Williamson County, place by place
| Rank | Place | Average commute |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colp | 30.3 minutes (±16.1) |
| 2 | Pittsburg | 28.5 minutes (±4.0) |
| 3 | Creal Springs | 28.1 minutes (±3.2) |
| 4 | Hurst | 27.6 minutes (±5.0) |
| 5 | Bush | 23.9 minutes (±6.9) |
| 6 (tie) | Herrin | 21.9 minutes (±2.9) |
| 6 (tie) | Marion | 21.9 minutes (±2.8) |
| 8 | Crainville | 21.6 minutes (±5.2) |
| 9 | Energy | 20.8 minutes (±4.0) |
| 10 | Cambria | 20.6 minutes (±2.3) |
| 11 | Carterville | 20.2 minutes (±2.0) |
| 12 | Spillertown | 18.3 minutes (±3.3) |
Showing 12 of 13 places in Williamson County, ranked from highest to lowest.
Survey years: 2020–2024 (American Community Survey 5-year estimates).
Margins of error are at the 90% confidence level.
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Questions about Herrin
How long is the average commute in Herrin?
Workers who live in Herrin, IL take an average of 21.9 minutes each way (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Can you live in Herrin without a car?
5.2% of households in Herrin have no vehicle, and 0.4% of workers commute by public transportation.
How many people work from home in Herrin?
10.9% (±4.1 points) of workers who live in Herrin worked from home, and 87.8% of households have a broadband subscription.
Sources
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Herrin city, Illinois
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Herrin city, Illinois
- Selected Social Characteristics (DP02), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Herrin city, Illinois
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DP03_0018E, DP03_0018M, DP03_0025E, DP03_0025M, DP03_0019PE, DP03_0019PM, DP03_0020PE, DP03_0020PM, DP03_0021PE, DP03_0021PM, DP03_0022PE, DP03_0022PM, DP03_0023PE, DP03_0023PM, DP03_0024PE, DP03_0024PM, DP04_0058PE, DP04_0058PM, DP04_0059PE, DP04_0059PM, DP04_0060PE, DP04_0060PM, DP04_0061PE, DP04_0061PM, DP02_0153PE, DP02_0153PM, DP02_0154PE, DP02_0154PM
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Figures last updated on .
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