Henderson, IL

Full City Profile · Illinois · Mercer County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
253 Population 937/sq mi density
$51,875 Median Income $25,011 per capita
$98,800 Home Value $98,209 Zillow
$675 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
50°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$51,875 median income, 9.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$98,800 home value, $675/mo rent
C+
Education
2.5 / 5.0
18.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Henderson, IL

At a Glance

Median Income
$51,875
31% below
$25,011 per capita
Home Value
$98,800
65% below
Zillow: $98,209
Median Rent
$675/mo
42% below
26.8% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
18.9%
44% below
78.8% high school+
Unemployment
9.9%
175% above
16.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
36.1%
12% above
13.8% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
50°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
69%
Home Value
35%
Rent
58%
Poverty
132%
Bachelor's
56%
Unemployment
275%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Henderson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,011. The unemployment rate stands at 9.9% (175% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 306 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Henderson is $98,800 , 65% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $98,209. Median rent is $675/month, with 26.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1964.

Education

18.9% of adults in Henderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (44% below the national average). 78.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Henderson has an average annual temperature of 50°F (10°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.0 inches.

Data Overview

People

Population253
Median Age26.6 yrs
Density937/mi²
Male / Female57% / 43%
Foreign Born3.2%
Veterans11.3%

Economy

C
Median Income$51,875
Per Capita$25,011
Unemployment9.9%
Poverty16.4%
County GDP$590M
Avg Weekly Wage$840

Housing

A+
Home Value$98,800
Rent$675
Ownership79.6%
Zillow$98,209
Housing Units111
Rent Burden26.8%

Health

Obesity36.1%
Diabetes8.8%
Smoking13.8%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death7,042/100K

Climate

Avg Temp50°F
Rain39.0 in/yr
Elevation818 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+18.9%
High School+78.8%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 62% / D 35%
Commute28 min
Broadband85.4%
Internet Speed50 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries4

Did You Know?

The median home in Henderson was built in 1964.
The nearest airport is Quad Cities International (30 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.411 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
10.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 1 fatal vehicle crashes.