At a Glance
Median Income
$76,538
$34,879 per capita
Home Value
$142,700
Zillow: $210,472
Bachelor's Degree+
31.6%
96.3% high school+
Unemployment
0.0%
10.8% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
12.7% 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
4.3 / 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 $76,538 , which is 2% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $34,879. The unemployment rate stands at 0.0% (100% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 10.8% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 646 business establishments, including 46 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Henderson is $142,700 , 49% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $210,472. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Education
31.6% of adults in Henderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(6% below the national average).
96.3% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.3/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Henderson has an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C).
Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 27.9 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population918
Median Age42.5 yrs
Density1,391/mi²
Male / Female40% / 60%
Foreign Born2.3%
Veterans6.1%
Economy
A
Median Income$76,538
Per Capita$34,879
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty10.8%
County GDP$1,248M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,033
Housing
A+
Home Value$142,700
Rent
Ownership85.0%
Zillow$210,472
Housing Units409
Rent Burden13.4%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes8.0%
Smoking12.7%
Heart Disease4.8%
Premature Death7,472/100K
Climate
Avg Temp51°F
Rain27.9 in/yr
Elevation1,721 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+31.6%
High School+96.3%
Graduate+10.4%
School Score6.3/10
Community
2024 VoteR 75% / D 24%
Commute10 min
Broadband86.8%
Internet Speed71 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries1
Did You Know?
The median home in Henderson was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Central Nebraska Regional (29 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.469 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 4 fatal vehicle crashes.