Henderson, LA

Louisiana · Metropolitan · City

3.3 Good / 5.0
1,640 Population
$42,700 Median Income
$82,100 Home Value
$720 Median Rent
69°F Avg Temperature
35.7 yrs Median Age
2.9% Bachelor's Degree+
3.3
Overall
3.6
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.2
Education

People

Population1,640
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density548/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Largest GroupWhite 61.2%

Economy

3.6/5
Median Income$42,700
Per Capita Income$23,145
Unemployment2.5%
Poverty Rate9.4%
County GDP$1,973M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$82,100
Zillow Value$104,402
Median Rent$720
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,007

Health

Obesity43.6%
Diabetes14.0%
Depression30.0%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

Violent CrimeN/A
Property CrimeN/A
MurderN/A
Vehicle TheftN/A

Climate

Avg Temp69°F
Jan / Jul53° / 83°
Rain63 in/yr
SnowN/A
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

1.2/5
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+65.2%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality4.48
Libraries (County)4

Community

2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Work From Home7.2%
BroadbandN/A

How Henderson Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$42,700
Home Value$82,100
Median Rent$720
Poverty Rate9.4%
Bachelor's Degree+2.9%
Unemployment2.5%
Avg Temperature69.4°F

Population & Age

Total Population1,640
Population Density548 per sq mi
Median Age35.7 years
Male52.1%
Female47.9%
Male 52.1%
Female 47.9%

Race & Ethnicity

White 61.2% Black 6.3% Hispanic 0.4% Other 32.1%
White61.2%
Black or African American6.3%
Hispanic or Latino0.4%
Asian0.0%
Other Races32.1%

Language

English Only66.8%
Spanish Speakers33.2%
English 66.8% Spanish 33.2%

Social Characteristics

Disability17.1%
Health Insurance86.5%

Income

43% below avg
Median Household Income$42,700
Per Capita Income$23,145
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,034
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$57,804

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.5%
Poverty Rate9.4%
Total Establishments (County)1,127
County GDP$1,973M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation70
Healthcare Facilities71
Retail Stores151
Manufacturing75
Total Establishments1,127

Industry Mix

Restaurants 70 Healthcare 71 Retail 151 Manufacturing 75

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$57,804
Avg Property Tax Paid$2,513

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time26.3 min
Work From Home7.2%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

71% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$82,100
Zillow Home Value Index$104,402

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied76.9%

Rental Costs

38% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$720

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$763
1 Bedroom$832
2 Bedroom$1,007
3 Bedroom$1,298
4 Bedroom$1,508

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$2,513
Effective Tax Rate (est.)3.06%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity43.6%
Diabetes14.0%
Heart Disease7.2%
High Blood Pressure38.0%
Asthma10.2%
COPD9.1%
Stroke4.0%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.8%
Physical Inactivity35.8%
Depression30.0%
Mental Distress (14+ days)22.2%
Physical Distress (14+ days)17.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage86.5%
Regular Checkup77.8%
Premature Death Rate11,427 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index7.5 / 10
Exercise Access63.1%
Healthcare Facilities (County)71
Restaurants (County)70

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)11

Temperature

53°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Average69.4°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation62.8 in

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Land Area3.0 sq mi (7.7 km²)
Population Density548 per sq mi
Latitude30.3178°
Longitude-91.8037°
County FIPS22099

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 69.9%
D 29.1%

Republican +40.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+2.9%
High School+65.2%
School Test Score (SEDA)4.48

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density548 per sq mi
Land Area3.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

Public Libraries (County)4

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)11

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