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Henderson, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Le Sueur County County

3.3 /5.0
B Good
933 Population 872/sq mi density
$88,750 Median Income $38,577 per capita
$207,800 Home Value $353,364 Zillow
$926 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature 270 sunny days/yr
74 Violent Crime/100K 1,635 property/100K
B
Overall
3.3 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$207,800 home value, $926/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
74 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher

Henderson, MN

At a Glance

Median Income
$88,750
18% above
$38,577 per capita
Home Value
$207,800
26% below
Zillow: $353,364
Median Rent
$926/mo
20% below
17.3% of income on rent
Violent Crime
74/100K
80% below
1,635/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
34% below
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
3.3%
8% below
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
17% above
15.5% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
44°F
270 sunny days/yr

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)

Income
118%
Home Value
74%
Rent
80%
Poverty
45%
Bachelor's
66%
Unemployment
92%
Crime
20%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is Henderson a Good Place to Live?

B
3.3 / 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 $88,750 , which is 18% above the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $38,577. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3% (8% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 5.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 790 business establishments, including 44 restaurants.

Housing & Cost of Living

The median home value in Henderson is $207,800 , 26% below the national median of $281,900. Zillow estimates the typical home at $353,364. Median rent is $926/month, with 17.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1957.

Safety & Crime

Henderson reports 74 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 80% below the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 1,635/100K.

Education

22.1% of adults in Henderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (34% below the national average). 95.8% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

Henderson has an average annual temperature of 44°F (7°C). Winters average 14°F in January while summers reach 71°F in July. The area gets 270 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 33.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Data Overview

People

Population933
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density872/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans4.5%

Economy

A+
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$38,577
Unemployment3.3%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,243M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053

Housing

A+
Home Value$207,800
Rent$926
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$353,364
Housing Units399
Rent Burden17.3%

Crime

F
Violent74/100K
Property1,635/100K

Health

Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,478/100K

Climate

Avg Temp44°F
Sunny Days270/yr
Rain33.3 in/yr
AQI36 (Good)
Elevation945 ft

Education

C+
Bachelor's+22.1%
High School+95.8%
Graduate+3.5%
School Score5.8/10

Community

2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute33 min
Broadband89.8%
Internet Speed116 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries6

Did You Know?

The median home in Henderson was built in 1957.
The nearest airport is Mankato Regional (21 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Very Low" by FEMA.
6.7% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.