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Henderson, IL
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Henderson, IL
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 $51,875 , which is 31% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $25,011. The unemployment rate stands at 5.3% (47% 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.
Safety & Crime
Henderson reports 400 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 5% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 3,282/100K.
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 49°F (9°C). Winters average 21°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.