At a Glance
Median Income
$88,750
$38,577 per capita
Home Value
$207,800
Zillow: $368,845
Median Rent
$926/mo
17.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
22.1%
95.8% high school+
Unemployment
4.3%
5.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
37.7%
15.5% 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?
A
4.1 / 5.0 - Great
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 4.3% (19% above 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 $368,845. 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.
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 13°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 34.6 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population933
Median Age36.8 yrs
Density872/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born2.8%
Veterans4.5%
Economy
A
Median Income$88,750
Per Capita$38,577
Unemployment4.3%
Poverty5.6%
County GDP$1,243M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,053
Housing
A+
Home Value$207,800
Rent$926
Ownership78.9%
Zillow$368,845
Housing Units399
Rent Burden17.3%
Health
Obesity37.7%
Diabetes8.6%
Smoking15.5%
Heart Disease5.1%
Premature Death6,478/100K
Climate
Avg Temp44°F
Rain34.6 in/yr
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.
7.5% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 116 Mbps.
The county recorded 3 fatal vehicle crashes.