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 experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.9 inches. The area receives 19.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
21°F Jan (-6°C)
74°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 49.4°F |
| 9% below US avg | |
| January Average | 21°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
Geography
| 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 |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Mills County County |
| Nearest Airport | Eppley Airfield (OMA) 27 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 18.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 80.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | No Rating |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 21°F (-6°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| March | 38°F (3°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 49°F (10°C) | 3.3 in | |
| May | 61°F (16°C) | 4.7 in | |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 4.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 4.3 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| October | 52°F (11°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 38°F (3°C) | 1.6 in | |
| December | 26°F (-3°C) | 1.2 in |
Henderson has a seasonal temperature swing of 54°F / from 21°F in January to 74°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (0.8").