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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 $170,975 Zillow
$725 Median Rent 25.9% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 302 sunny days/yr
649 Violent Crime/100K 1,647 property/100K
B
Overall
3.0 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.3 / 5.0
$57,727 median income, 1.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$130,100 home value, $725/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
649 violent crimes/100K (71% above avg)
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. The area gets 302 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Temperature

37°F Jan (3°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average58.1°F
8% above US avg
January Average37°F (3°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days302 days/yr

Geography

Elevation454 ft (138 m)
Area7.8 sq mi (20.2 km²)
Population Density813/sq mi
Coordinates35.4431°N, 88.6566°W
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
CountyChester County County
Nearest AirportMc Kellar-Sipes Regional (MKL)
18 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.8"
63% above US avg
Wettest Month (Mar) 5.63"
Driest Month (Aug) 3.11"

Air Quality

AQI Median40.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score44.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.5 / 100
Community Resilience45.5 / 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)

Earthquake History

253 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.2. Most recent: M3.1 on Aug 1, 2025.

May 1, 2005 5 km SSE of Manila, Arkansas M4.2 142 km
Feb 10, 2005 3 km NNW of Etowah, Arkansas M4.1 148 km
Jun 2, 2005 12 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M4.0 108 km
Apr 30, 2003 1 km N of Blytheville, Arkansas M4.0 127 km
May 16, 2024 6 km S of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.8 112 km
Nov 29, 1996 1 km W of Blytheville, Arkansas M3.8 128 km
Apr 24, 2019 12 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.7 105 km
Jan 16, 2018 4 km SW of Caruthersville, Missouri M3.6 123 km
Oct 15, 2017 6 km SE of Manila, Arkansas M3.6 139 km
Apr 2, 2015 1 km WNW of Cooter, Missouri M3.6 125 km
Aug 25, 2015 9 km W of Henning, Tennessee M3.5 96 km
Jan 8, 1993 6 km WSW of Gosnell, Arkansas M3.5 136 km
Sep 9, 2016 9 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.4 137 km
Nov 6, 2009 6 km NNW of Dyersburg, Tennessee M3.4 98 km
Aug 29, 1990 9 km WSW of Central, Tennessee M3.4 97 km
Apr 28, 1993 8 km SSE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.4 110 km
Jun 17, 2012 6 km NW of Tiptonville, Tennessee M3.3 133 km
Aug 12, 2013 7 km S of Hornbeak, Tennessee M3.3 108 km
May 31, 2022 12 km SE of Ridgely, Tennessee M3.2 105 km
Aug 19, 1994 9 km WSW of Gilt Edge, Tennessee M3.2 115 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Tornado History

422 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF5. Total: 158 fatalities, 1,427 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 16, 1998 EF5 63 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 38 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF4 32 km 0
May 4, 2003 EF4 35 km 11
May 5, 1999 EF4 68 km 3
Jan 17, 1999 EF4 25 km 6
Mar 1, 1997 EF4 87 km 0
May 7, 1971 EF4 71 km 3
Apr 19, 1970 EF4 86 km 4
Apr 3, 1956 EF4 23 km 3
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 35 km 38
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 92 km 4
Mar 21, 1952 EF4 81 km 2
Mar 31, 2023 EF3 35 km 9
Dec 10, 2021 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 23, 2015 EF3 72 km 0
May 2, 2010 EF3 86 km 3
Feb 5, 2008 EF3 65 km 3
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 89 km 2
Apr 2, 2006 EF3 77 km 6
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: C-55 CHILLI LAKE (3,555 ac, 2014).

Year Name Acres Distance
2014 C-55 CHILLI LAKE 3,555 97 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,152 99 km
2014 C-39 EAST CHEWALLA 3,107 99 km
2017 UNNAMED 3,031 96 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 51/52/53 2,182 95 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB10 11 12 14 1,977 73 km
2011 HOLLY SPRINGS RX 1,780 97 km
2024 HSRD 47 1 2 RX 1,634 92 km
1994 UNNAMED 1,298 88 km
2015 YELLOW RABBIT 1,274 79 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 35/37/38 1,243 98 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 20/21 1,239 79 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,220 99 km
1996 UNNAMED 1,192 96 km
2018 UNNAMED 1,152 69 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS IU 56-1 RX 1,149 99 km
2016 UNNAMED 1,144 100 km
2021 HOLLY SPRINGS - BB 15 1,126 69 km
2022 HOLLY SPRINGS BB 55 SOUTH 1,071 97 km
2024 HOLLY SPRINGS CPT 15 RX 1,058 69 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 37°F (3°C) 4.2 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 4.5 in
March 51°F (10°C) 5.6 in Wettest
April 59°F (15°C) 5.0 in
May 67°F (20°C) 5.6 in
June 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in Warmest
August 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in Driest
September 71°F (22°C) 4.0 in
October 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in
November 50°F (10°C) 5.2 in
December 41°F (5°C) 5.5 in

Henderson has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 37°F in January to 78°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with March being the wettest month (5.6") and August the driest (3.1").

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