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Henderson, LA
Full City Profile · Louisiana · St. Martin Parish County
Henderson, LA
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 $42,700 , which is 43% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $23,145. The unemployment rate stands at 2.5% (31% below 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 $104,402. 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.
Safety & Crime
Henderson reports 832 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 119% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,830/100K.
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. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 62.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.