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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 has a cool climate with 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. The area receives 39.8 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.

Temperature

14°F Jan (-10°C) 71°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average44.2°F
18% below US avg
January Average14°F (-10°C)
July Average71°F (22°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

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 33.3"
12% below US avg
Snowfall 39.8"
Wettest Month (Jun) 4.37"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.67"

Air Quality

AQI Median36.0
RatingGood

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 14°F (-10°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 19°F (-7°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 31°F (-1°C) 1.8 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.6 in
May 59°F (15°C) 3.5 in
June 68°F (20°C) 4.4 in Wettest
July 71°F (22°C) 4.1 in Warmest
August 69°F (21°C) 3.9 in
September 60°F (16°C) 2.9 in
October 48°F (9°C) 2.2 in
November 32°F (-0°C) 1.7 in
December 17°F (-8°C) 0.9 in

Henderson has a seasonal temperature swing of 57°F / from 14°F in January to 71°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 29.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.4") and February the driest (0.7").

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