At a Glance
Home Value
$116,700
Zillow: $281,979
Median Rent
$799/mo
48.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.9%
96.7% high school+
Unemployment
28.0%
62.5% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.2%
15.0% 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?
D
1.8 / 5.0 - Poor
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Henderson is $116,700 , 59% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $281,979. Median rent is $799/month, with 48.3% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 107.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
9.9% of adults in Henderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(71% below the national average).
96.7% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.2/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Henderson has an average annual temperature of 45°F (7°C).
Winters average 20°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 37.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 32.
Data Overview
People
Population240
Median Age25.1 yrs
Density453/mi²
Male / Female52% / 48%
Foreign Born2.9%
Veterans8.3%
Economy
Median Income
Per Capita$55,124
Unemployment28.0%
Poverty62.5%
County GDP$8,276M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,068
Housing
Home Value$116,700
Rent$799
Ownership33.3%
Zillow$281,979
Housing Units113
Rent Burden48.3%
Health
Obesity39.2%
Diabetes9.6%
Smoking15.0%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death7,378/100K
Climate
Avg Temp45°F
Rain37.1 in/yr
AQI32 (Good)
Elevation365 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.9%
High School+96.7%
Graduate+2.2%
School Score5.2/10
Community
2024 VoteR 62% / D 38%
Commute29 min
Broadband96.9%
Internet Speed173 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries25
Did You Know?
The median home in Henderson was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Watertown International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.432 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
27.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 173 Mbps.
There are 307 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.