Iowa · Metropolitan Area
Henderson is a small town in Iowa with a population of 205. Residents earn $51,250 per year, which is 32% below the national average.
Based on current data, Henderson receives an overall livability score of 3.5 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes, high obesity rates. Henderson offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Henderson is $51,250, 32% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 34 minutes.
The median home value in Henderson is $87,100, 69% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $950 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 1.7x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
5.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 83.1% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 5.7/10.
Henderson experiences four distinct seasons with an average temperature of 49°F. Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches, including 28.0 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
| English Only | 100.0% |
| 27% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $51,250 |
| 32% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $25,249 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,059 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $91,250 |
| Unemployment | 0.0% |
| 100% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 5.4% |
| 56% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 458 |
| County GDP | $645M |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Healthcare | 27 |
| Retail | 40 |
| Manufacturing | 8 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $5,433 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 6.24% |
| Commute Time | 33.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |
| Census Median | $87,100 |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $177,281 |
| Census Median Rent | $950 |
| 18% below US avg | |
| Rent Burden | 22.5% |
| Studio | $738 |
| 1 Bedroom | $788 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $989 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,282 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,420 |
| Owner-Occupied | 85.5% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $5,433 |
| 55% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 6.24% |
| Obesity | 40.6% |
| 26% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 9.8% |
| Heart Disease | 5.9% |
| High Blood Pressure | 31.4% |
| Asthma | 10.4% |
| COPD | 6.5% |
| Stroke | 3.0% |
| Binge Drinking | 22.2% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.3% |
| Depression | 22.5% |
| Mental Distress | 18.5% |
| Physical Distress | 12.5% |
| Insurance Rate | 87.5% |
| Checkup Rate | 75.0% |
| Premature Death | 9,695/100K |
| Food Environment | 9.1/10 |
| Exercise Access | 63.0% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disasters | 91 |
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 36.4 inches |
| 4% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 28.0 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,049 ft (320 m) |
| Area | 0.1 sq mi (0.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,577/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 41.1399°N, 95.4303°W |
| County FIPS | 19129 |
Winner: Republican by 39.1 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 5.9% |
| 82% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 83.1% |
| School Test Score | 5.73 |
| RUCC Code 2 | Metro — 250K–1M |
| Population Density | 1,577/sq mi |
| Total Area | 0.1 sq mi |
| Broadband Access | 55.0% |
| Public Libraries | 4 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 27 |
| Restaurants | 21 |
| Retail Stores | 40 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 5 |
| FEMA Disaster Declarations | 91 |
| Avg Commute | 33.8 min |
| Drive Alone | 81.9% |
| Public Transit | 0.0% |
| Work from Home | 0.0% |