Henderson, TN
Full City Profile · Tennessee · Chester County County
3.0
/5.0
B
Good
6,349
Population
813/sq mi density
$57,727
Median Income
$20,386 per capita
$130,100
Home Value
$180,750 Zillow
$725
Median Rent
25.9% income on rent
58°F
Avg Temperature
186
Violent Crime/100K
621 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$57,727 median income, 3.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,100 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
186 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Henderson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 58°F (14°C). Winters average 37°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. The area receives 2.7 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
37°F Jan (3°C)
78°F Jul (26°C)
| Annual Average | 58.1°F |
| 8% above US avg | |
| January Average | 37°F (3°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 454 ft (138 m) |
| Area | 7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 813/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 35.4431°N, 88.6566°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Chester County County |
| Nearest Airport | Mc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL) 18 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 44.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 51.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 45.5 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Very Low |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 37°F (3°C) | 5.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 41°F (5°C) | 5.6 in | |
| March | 49°F (9°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 58°F (14°C) | 6.4 in | Wettest |
| May | 67°F (19°C) | 5.8 in | |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | Warmest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | Driest |
| September | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| October | 59°F (15°C) | 4.2 in | |
| November | 48°F (9°C) | 4.5 in | |
| December | 40°F (4°C) | 5.7 in |
Henderson has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.8 inches, with April being the wettest month (6.4") and August the driest (3.7").