Henderson, MN

Full City Profile · Minnesota · Le Sueur County County

4.1 /5.0
A Great
933 Population 872/sq mi density
$88,750 Median Income $38,577 per capita
$207,800 Home Value $368,845 Zillow
$926 Median Rent 17.3% income on rent
44°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.1 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.4 / 5.0
$88,750 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$207,800 home value, $926/mo rent
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Henderson has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 39.1 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

13°F Jan (-11°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average43.9°F
19% below US avg
January Average13°F (-11°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)

Geography

Elevation945 ft (288 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density872/sq mi
Coordinates44.5243°N, 93.9135°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyLe Sueur County County
Nearest AirportMankato Regional (MKT)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 34.6"
9% below US avg
Snowfall 39.1"
Wettest Month (Jun) 5.22"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.02"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score22.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability10.6 / 100
Community Resilience96.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very Low
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.1. Most recent: M2.8 on Apr 25, 2017.

Feb 9, 1994 6 km NNE of Blomkest, Minnesota M3.1 101 km
Apr 25, 2017 Near Mankato, Minnesota M2.8 38 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tornado History

545 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 36 fatalities, 1,126 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jul 3, 1983 EF4 90 km 0
Apr 30, 1967 EF4 86 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 66 km 6
May 6, 1965 EF4 31 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 75 km 3
May 6, 1965 EF4 47 km 0
Jun 19, 1951 EF4 54 km 1
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 97 km 0
Jun 17, 2010 EF3 100 km 0
May 25, 2008 EF3 100 km 1
Aug 24, 2006 EF3 40 km 1
Aug 1, 2006 EF3 95 km 0
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 34 km 1
Mar 29, 1998 EF3 22 km 0
Jul 1, 1997 EF3 67 km 0
Jun 16, 1992 EF3 61 km 0
Jul 27, 1987 EF3 95 km 0
Jul 23, 1987 EF3 78 km 0
Apr 26, 1984 EF3 77 km 1
Jun 14, 1981 EF3 61 km 1
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

6 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: SNAKE TRAIL (1,496 ac, 2024).

Year Name Acres Distance
2024 SNAKE TRAIL 1,496 59 km
2004 EAGAN 925 66 km
1990 UNNAMED 598 44 km
2024 LINCOLN WPA RX 575 62 km
1995 LV 68 CARVER 532 33 km
1990 UNNAMED 513 59 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 13°F (-11°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 17°F (-8°C) 1.0 in Driest
March 30°F (-1°C) 1.9 in
April 44°F (7°C) 3.5 in
May 57°F (14°C) 4.2 in
June 67°F (20°C) 5.2 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 4.3 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
September 60°F (16°C) 3.5 in
October 47°F (8°C) 2.6 in
November 32°F (0°C) 1.8 in
December 19°F (-7°C) 1.3 in

Henderson has a seasonal temperature swing of 59°F / from 13°F in January to 72°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 34.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (5.2") and February the driest (1.0").

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