HerrinIllinois
Herrin is a city in Williamson County, Illinois. The population was 12,352 at the 2020 census.
The city is part of the Marion-Herrin Micropolitan Area and is a part of the Carbondale-Marion-Herrin, Illinois Combined Statistical Area with 123,272 residents, the sixth most populous Combined statistical area in Illinois..
Intro: Wikipedia
About Herrin
Set in the southern part of Illinois, Herrin is a close-knit town, home to 12,253 residents as of the latest Census estimates.
Herrin holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 9.67 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,267 residents per square mile.
What Makes Herrin Unique
- The only place in America named Herrin — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in southern Illinois, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Illinois — one of 1,461 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- Big enough for services and schools, small enough to feel like home.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 12,253.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Herrin
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Herrin
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Herrin
- Herrin C U S D 4 Elem School
- Herrin High School
- Herrin Middle School
- North Side Primary Center
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Herrin Hospital ★ (1/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.