Henderson, KY
Full City Profile · Kentucky · Henderson County County
Henderson, KY
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 $47,176 , which is 37% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $30,402. The unemployment rate stands at 2.6% (28% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 17.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,442 business establishments, including 80 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Henderson is $151,400 , 46% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $203,792. Median rent is $788/month, with 29.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1974.
Safety & Crime
Henderson reports 322 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 15% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,862/100K. The murder rate is 3.6/100K.
Education
18.2% of adults in Henderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (46% below the national average). 88.0% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Henderson has an average annual temperature of 57°F (14°C). Winters average 33°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 47.6 inches.