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Henderson, NE
Full City Profile · Nebraska · York County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
918
Population
1,391/sq mi density
$76,538
Median Income
$34,879 per capita
$142,700
Home Value
$205,892 Zillow
51°F
Avg Temperature
275 sunny days/yr
179
Violent Crime/100K
852 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$76,538 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$142,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
179 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Henderson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (11°C). Winters average 25°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 275 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 30.5 inches. The area receives 27.3 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Temperature
25°F Jan (-4°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 51.2°F |
| 5% below US avg | |
| January Average | 25°F (-4°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 275 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,721 ft (525 m) |
| Area | 0.6 sq mi (1.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,391/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.7803°N, 97.8122°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | York County County |
| Nearest Airport | Central Nebraska Regional (GRI) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 32.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 52.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 10.6 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 70.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25°F (-4°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 29°F (-2°C) | 0.7 in | |
| March | 39°F (4°C) | 2.3 in | |
| April | 51°F (11°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.4 in | Wettest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 3.1 in | |
| September | 65°F (18°C) | 2.9 in | |
| October | 53°F (12°C) | 2.0 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 27°F (-3°C) | 0.8 in |
Henderson has a seasonal temperature swing of 51°F / from 25°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 28.2 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.4") and January the driest (0.6").