Henderson, NC
Full City Profile · North Carolina · Vance County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
14,922
Population
1,731/sq mi density
$38,780
Median Income
$24,005 per capita
$116,800
Home Value
$178,354 Zillow
$835
Median Rent
31.2% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
1,792
Violent Crime/100K
5,814 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.5 / 5.0
$38,780 median income, 5.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$116,800 home value, $835/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,792 violent crimes/100K (371% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
16.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Henderson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. The area receives 1.6 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
38°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.2°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 38°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 444 ft (135 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (22.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,731/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 36.3260°N, 78.4149°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Vance County County |
| Nearest Airport | Raleigh-Durham International (RDU) 37 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 48.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 84.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 39.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 38°F (3°C) | 3.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 48°F (9°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 3.9 in | |
| June | 74°F (24°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 5.1 in | Wettest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.8 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 3.6 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 41°F (5°C) | 3.9 in |
Henderson has a seasonal temperature swing of 40°F / from 38°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 48.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (5.1") and February the driest (3.1").