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Henderson, AR
Full City Profile · Arkansas · Baxter County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
494
Population
67/sq mi density
$42,948
Median Income
$29,970 per capita
$196,600
Home Value
$222,311 Zillow
58°F
Avg Temperature
299 sunny days/yr
106
Violent Crime/100K
3,954 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.4 / 5.0
$42,948 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.1 / 5.0
$196,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
106 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.0 / 5.0
25.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Henderson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 36°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July. The area gets 299 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 7.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
36°F Jan (2°C)
79°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.3°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 36°F (2°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 299 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 752 ft (229 m) |
| Area | 7.4 sq mi (19.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 67/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3772°N, 92.2189°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Baxter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Marion County Regional (FLP) 22 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 72.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.3 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Very High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 36°F (2°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 40°F (4°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.4 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 3.3 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 60°F (15°C) | 3.3 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 39°F (4°C) | 3.8 in |
Henderson has a seasonal temperature swing of 43°F / from 36°F in January to 79°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 43.6 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and January the driest (2.4").