Henderson, IA

Full City Profile · Iowa · Mills County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
205 Population 1,577/sq mi density
$51,250 Median Income $25,249 per capita
$87,100 Home Value $177,448 Zillow
$950 Median Rent 22.5% income on rent
49°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$51,250 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$87,100 home value, $950/mo rent
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Henderson, IA

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,250
32% below
$25,249 per capita
Home Value
$87,100
69% below
Zillow: $177,448
Median Rent
$950/mo
18% below
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
82% below
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
100% below
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
26% above
16.6% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
49°F

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)

Income
68%
Home Value
31%
Rent
82%
Poverty
44%
Bachelor's
18%
Unemployment
0%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Henderson a Good Place to Live?

B+
3.5 / 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 $51,250 , which is 32% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,249. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 458 business establishments, including 21 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Henderson is $87,100 , 69% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $177,448. Median rent is $950/month, with 22.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.8 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.

Education

5.9% of adults in Henderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (82% below the national average). 83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.2/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Henderson has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population205
Median Age32.6 yrs
Density1,577/mi²
Male / Female50% / 50%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans10.9%

Economy

A
Median Income$51,250
Per Capita$25,249
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$645M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,059

Housing

A+
Home Value$87,100
Rent$950
Ownership85.5%
Zillow$177,448
Housing Units68
Rent Burden22.5%

Health

Obesity40.6%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking16.6%
Heart Disease5.9%
Premature Death9,695/100K

Climate

Avg Temp49°F
Rain34.9 in/yr
Elevation1,049 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.9%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score6.2/10

Community

2024 VoteR 69% / D 30%
Commute34 min
Broadband90.9%
Internet Speed57 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Henderson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Eppley Airfield (27 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
11.2% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 5 fatal vehicle crashes.
91 declared natural disasters on record.