At a Glance
Median Income
$42,948
$29,970 per capita
Home Value
$196,600
Zillow: $227,825
Bachelor's Degree+
25.5%
81.6% high school+
Unemployment
17.7%
9.2% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.3%
17.6% smoking rate
How Henderson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Henderson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Henderson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Henderson residents earn a median household income of $42,948 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $29,970. The unemployment rate stands at 17.7% (392% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,323 business establishments, including 106 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Henderson is $196,600 , 30% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $227,825. The cost of living index is 86.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1985.
Education
25.5% of adults in Henderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(24% below the national average).
81.6% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Henderson has an average annual temperature of 59°F (15°C).
Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 45.1 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population494
Median Age67.8 yrs
Density67/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.8%
Economy
C+
Median Income$42,948
Per Capita$29,970
Unemployment17.7%
Poverty9.2%
County GDP$2,326M
Avg Weekly Wage$866
Housing
A
Home Value$196,600
Rent
Ownership100.0%
Zillow$227,825
Housing Units511
Rent Burden28.3%
Health
Obesity37.3%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking17.6%
Heart Disease6.9%
Premature Death11,057/100K
Climate
Avg Temp59°F
Rain45.1 in/yr
Elevation752 ft
Education
B
Bachelor's+25.5%
High School+81.6%
Graduate+2.8%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 21%
Commute35 min
Broadband78.8%
Internet Speed76 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Henderson was built in 1985.
15.2% work from home.
The nearest airport is Marion County Regional (22 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.459 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
31.6% of the population has a disability.
There are 106 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.