At a Glance
Median Income
$51,250
$25,249 per capita
Home Value
$87,100
Zillow: $177,448
Median Rent
$950/mo
22.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
5.9%
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
5.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
40.6%
16.6% 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+
3.5 / 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.