At a Glance
Median Income
$42,700
$23,145 per capita
Home Value
$82,100
Zillow: $112,882
Median Rent
$720/mo
16.6% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
2.9%
65.2% high school+
Unemployment
4.9%
9.4% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
43.6%
21.2% smoking rate
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)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Henderson a Good Place to Live?
B
3.1 / 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 $42,700 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $23,145. The unemployment rate stands at 4.9% (36% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.4% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,127 business establishments, including 70 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Henderson is $82,100 , 71% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,882. Median rent is $720/month, with 16.6% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 88.2 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1978.
Education
2.9% of adults in Henderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(91% below the national average).
65.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Henderson has an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C).
Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Data Overview
People
Population1,640
Median Age35.7 yrs
Density548/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born20.1%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B
Median Income$42,700
Per Capita$23,145
Unemployment4.9%
Poverty9.4%
County GDP$1,973M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,034
Housing
A+
Home Value$82,100
Rent$720
Ownership76.9%
Zillow$112,882
Housing Units737
Rent Burden16.6%
Health
Obesity43.6%
Diabetes14.0%
Smoking21.2%
Heart Disease7.2%
Premature Death11,427/100K
Climate
Avg Temp69°F
Rain62.8 in/yr
AQI38 (Good)
Elevation13 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+2.9%
High School+65.2%
Graduate+0.7%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 70% / D 29%
Commute26 min
Broadband85.5%
Internet Speed110 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Henderson was built in 1978.
The nearest airport is Lafayette Regional/Paul Fournet Field (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.477 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
17.9% of the population has a disability.
20.1% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 110 Mbps.
The county recorded 11 fatal vehicle crashes.