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About Herscher
Village in Illinois, United StatesHerscher is a village in Kankakee County, Illinois, United States. The population was 1,521 at the 2020 census. It is part of the Kankakee–Bradley metropolitan area.
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Housing in Herscher
The typical Herscher home is worth about $237,000, up 8.2% in a year, 21% below the Illinois typical home.
Only 1 sale in May 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.
Work & commute in Herscher
Full picture →Most working residents leave Herscher for work: only 5% work in town. The top destinations are Kankakee (21%), Chicago (7%) and Bourbonnais (6%). Half commute less than 19 miles.
Health in Herscher
Health Grade B+
Healthier than 71% of U.S. towns on seven CDC estimates.
Compared with Illinois
of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 26 are too close to call.
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Natural hazards in Herscher
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 77% of U.S. communities.
Climate in Herscher
Full climate →Herscher has chilly winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 85°, a January night drops to 17°, and about 27 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
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