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Henderson, IA
Full City Profile · Iowa · Mills County County
Henderson, IA
At a Glance
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)
Is Henderson a Good Place to Live?
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 $177,281. 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.
Safety & Crime
Henderson reports 325 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 14% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 2,820/100K.
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. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 36.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.