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Henderson Point, MS

Mississippi · Metropolitan Area

Henderson Point is a small town in Mississippi with a population of 186. Residents earn $62,610 per year, which is 17% below the national average.

3.9 /5.0
B+ Good
186 Population 174/sq mi density
$62,610 Median Income $38,783 per capita
$322,000 Home Value
67°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.9 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$62,610 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$322,000 home value
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
32.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Median Income $62,610
17% lower than US avg
Home Value $322,000
14% higher than US avg
Bachelor's+ 32.8%
3% lower than US avg
Obesity Rate 32.6%
2% higher than US avg
Unemployment 0.0%
100% lower than US avg
Poverty Rate 5.4%
57% lower than US avg

How Henderson Point Compares to the U.S. Average (100% = U.S. avg)

People

Population186
Median Age63.3 yrs
Density174/mi²
Male / Female20% / 80%
Largest GroupWhite 100%
Veterans7.0%

Economy

A
Median Income$62,610
Per Capita$38,783
Unemployment0.0%
Poverty5.4%
County GDP$2,271M
Commute28 min

Housing

B+
Home Value$322,000
RentN/A
OwnershipN/A
Housing Units199
Rent Burden28.2%

Health

Obesity32.6%
Uninsured8.9%
Smoking13.5%
Depression22.8%
Heart Disease5.8%

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
AQI43 (Good)
Rain65.0 in/yr
Sunny Days313/yr
Elevation8 ft (2 m)

Education

B+
Bachelor's+32.8%
High School+100.0%
Graduate+7.6%
School Score4.42

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute28 min
Broadband92.3%
Libraries5

Is Henderson Point a Good Place to Live?

Based on current data, Henderson Point receives an overall livability score of 3.9 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, abundant sunshine, a low poverty rate, strong internet connectivity. Henderson Point offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.

Economy & Jobs

The median household income in Henderson Point is $62,610, 17% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 0.0%. Only 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Cost of Living & Housing

The median home value in Henderson Point is $322,000, 14% above the national median. The price-to-income ratio of 5.1x means housing costs are stretched relative to local earnings.

Education

32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 100.0% have completed high school. Area schools have an average test score of 4.4/10.

Climate & Weather

Henderson Point enjoys a moderate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F. Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. With 313 sunny days per year, residents enjoy well above the national average of sunshine. Annual precipitation totals 65.0 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Henderson Point has a population of 186 with a density of 174 people per square mile. The median age is 63.3 years, 63% older than the national median of 38.9. The city is predominantly White (100%).

Population

186
Total Population
174
People / sq mi
63.3yrs
Median Age
63% above US avg
1.1mi²
Land Area

Gender Distribution

Male 19.9%
Female 80.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Henderson Point vs U.S. Average

Language Spoken at Home

English Only97.2%
24% above US avg
Spanish2.8%
79% below US avg

Social Characteristics

Henderson Point vs U.S. Average

The median household income in Henderson Point is $62,610, which is 17% below the national average of $75,149. The unemployment rate is 0.0% (below the 3.6% US average). 5.4% of residents live below the poverty line. Workers commute an average of 28 minutes.

Income: Henderson Point vs U.S.

Commute Mode

Income

Median HH Income$62,610
17% below US avg
Per Capita Income$38,783
Avg Weekly Wage$1,196
IRS Avg AGI$67,214

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment0.0%
100% below US avg
Poverty Rate5.4%
57% below US avg
Establishments (County)1,042
County GDP$2,271M

Business (County)

Restaurants118
Healthcare70
Retail144
Manufacturing28

Tax & Cost of Living

Property Tax (IRS)$3,691
5% above US avg
Cost of Living87.00 (100=avg)
Effective Tax Rate1.15%

Commute & Transportation

Commute Time27.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

Walkability

The median home value in Henderson Point is $322,000, 14% above the national average.

Home Value Sources

Ownership Split

Home Values

Census Median$322,000
14% above US avg
Median List Price$617,000

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$617,000
$/Sq Ft$0
Homes Sold1
Sale-to-List Ratio89.7%
Price Drops12.5%
Inventory8

Rental Costs

Rent Burden28.2%

HUD Fair Market Rent

Studio$751
1 Bedroom$782
2 Bedrooms$924
3 Bedrooms$1,177
4 Bedrooms$1,295

Ownership & Property

Owner-Occupied100.0%
Housing Units199
Median Year Built2006

Property Tax

Avg Tax (IRS)$3,691
5% above US avg
Effective Rate1.15%
In Henderson Point, 32.6% of adults are obese (above the 32.1% national rate). 8.9% of residents lack health insurance. 13.5% are current smokers. 22.8% report depression. 27.4% are physically inactive.

Health Metrics: Henderson Point vs U.S. Average (%)

Chronic Conditions

Obesity32.6%
2% above US avg
Diabetes9.8%
Heart Disease5.8%
High Blood Pressure34.4%
Asthma9.1%
COPD6.1%
Cancer7.8%
Stroke2.9%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Smoking13.5%
4% below US avg
Binge Drinking17.2%
Physical Inactivity27.4%
Depression22.8%
Mental Distress16.8%
Physical Distress12.2%
Short Sleep36.0%

Healthcare Access

Insurance Rate67.3%
Uninsured8.9%
3% above US avg
Checkup Rate79.0%
Dental Visits13.4%
Premature Death11,583/100K

Food & Exercise

Food Environment5.9/10
Exercise Access54.0%
Healthcare Facilities70
Henderson Point has an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation is 65.0 inches. The area enjoys 313 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average67.0°F
24% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall65.0 inches
71% above US avg

Air Quality

AQI Median43.0
RatingGood

Geography

Elevation8 ft (2 m)
Area1.1 sq mi (2.8 km²)
Population Density174/sq mi
Coordinates30.3140°N, 89.2862°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
County FIPS28045
It is classified as Metro — 250K–1M. 32.8% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher (3% below US avg). In the 2024 election, the county voted Republican by a 58.7-point margin. 92.3% of households have broadband internet.

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 78.8%
D 20.1%

Winner: Republican by 58.7 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+32.8%
3% below US avg
High School+100.0%
Graduate Degree+7.6%
School Test Score4.42
B+ Education Grade (3.6/5.0)

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — 250K–1M
Population Density174/sq mi
Total Area1.1 sq mi

Infrastructure & Services

Broadband Access92.3%
Public Libraries5
Healthcare Facilities70
Restaurants118
Retail Stores144

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Crashes (County/yr)16

Commute & Transportation

Avg Commute27.6 min
Drive Alone100.0%
Public Transit0.0%
Work from Home0.0%

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