- Centrally located in region with easy access to highways. Interstate Highway 57 passes through center of county with access to I 24 to the south.
- Recreational activities such as fishing, hunting, boating, and camping at Crab Orchard Lake.
- Herrin hosts annual HerrinFesta Italiana , a five day Italian heritage festival with food, music, and bocce ball tournament that draws 60,000+ visitors
- Other incentives: Enterprise Zone, New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC)
Williamson County
Important Assets
Top Industries (Private Sector)
2018
- Health Care & Social Assistance: 6,618 Employees
- Retail Trade: 3,741 Employees
- Manufacturing: 3,495 Employees
Total Private Sector Employment (All Industries): 24,672
By the Numbers
population
67,477
median household income
$48,600
poverty rate
15.2%
herrin opportunity zone
Williamson County: Downtown Herrin Development
The Assets
- Downtown Herrin located on IL State Route 148 and within four miles of a major interstate highway (I-57). Daily traffic count of 11,000 to 14,000 vehicles through Herrin.
- Access to utilities including high speed fiber optic internet, electric, gas, and water/waste water.
- Access to short line freight rail service to the BNSF railway.
- Scheduled passenger air service available at nearby Veterans Airport (located about five miles from downtown Herrin).
- Located in Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District and Enterprise Zone. Eligible for New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC).
The Opportunity
- Invest in current businesses in Herrin or in existing small to midsize businesses looking to relocate to Herrin.
- Commercial buildings available downtown for purchase/renovation. Opportunities for new ommercial construction.
- Invest in downtown residential developments.