Henderson, TX

Texas · Metropolitan · City

3.1 Good / 5.0
13,348 Population
$54,179 Median Income
$166,900 Home Value
$1,011 Median Rent
66°F Avg Temperature
453 Violent Crime / 100K
37.2 yrs Median Age
21.3% Bachelor's Degree+
3.1
Overall
3.9
Economy
5.0
Affordability
1.0
Safety
2.7
Education

People

Population13,348
Median Age37.2 yrs
Density1,113/mi²
Male / Female55% / 46%
Largest GroupWhite 64.3%

Economy

3.9/5
Median Income$54,179
Per Capita Income$27,552
Unemployment2.3%
Poverty Rate8.6%
County GDP$2,793M

Housing

5.0/5
Home Value (Census)$166,900
Zillow Value$193,064
Median Rent$1,011
Ownership RateN/A
HUD Fair Rent (2BR)$1,009

Health

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes13.5%
Depression22.5%
UninsuredN/A
SmokingN/A

Crime

1.0/5
Violent Crime453/100K
Property Crime3,462/100K
Murder0.0/100K
Vehicle Theft87.6/100K

Climate

Avg Temp66°F
Jan / Jul47° / 83°
Rain50 in/yr
Snow1 in/yr
Air QualityAQI 42 (Good)

Education

2.7/5
Bachelor's+21.3%
High School+83.3%
Graduate Degree+N/A
School Quality5.39
Libraries (County)5

Community

2024 VoteR 79% / D 20%
Commute20 min
Work From Home1.9%
BroadbandN/A
EV Stations3

How Henderson Compares to the U.S. Average

Median Income$54,179
Home Value$166,900
Median Rent$1,011
Poverty Rate8.6%
Bachelor's Degree+21.3%
Unemployment2.3%
Violent Crime452.8 /100K
Avg Temperature65.6°F

Population & Age

Total Population13,348
Population Density1,113 per sq mi
Median Age37.2 years
Male54.5%
Female45.5%
Male 54.5%
Female 45.5%

Race & Ethnicity

White 64.3% Black 18.9% Hispanic 1.8% Other 15%
White64.3%
Black or African American18.9%
Hispanic or Latino1.8%
Asian0.0%
Other Races15.0%

Language

English Only82.9%
Spanish Speakers17.1%
English 82.9% Spanish 17.1%

Social Characteristics

Disability16.8%
Health Insurance85.4%

Income

28% below avg
Median Household Income$54,179
Per Capita Income$27,552
Avg Weekly Wage (County)$1,037
IRS Avg Adjusted Gross Income$61,555

Employment & Poverty

Unemployment Rate2.3%
Poverty Rate8.6%
Total Establishments (County)874
County GDP$2,793M

Business & Industry (County)

Restaurants & Accommodation72
Healthcare Facilities74
Retail Stores111
Manufacturing34
Total Establishments874

Industry Mix

Restaurants 72 Healthcare 74 Retail 111 Manufacturing 34

Tax & Cost of Living

IRS Avg AGI$61,555
Avg Property Tax Paid$4,719

Commute & Transportation

Mean Commute Time19.6 min
Work From Home1.9%

Walkability & Transit Scores

Home Values

41% below avg
Median Home Value (Census)$166,900
Zillow Home Value Index$193,064

Real Estate Market (Redfin)

Median List Price$224,900
Price Per Sq Ft$150
Homes Sold (month)5
Sale-to-List Ratio0.0%
Price Drops38.5%
Active Inventory39

Ownership & Housing Stock

Owner-Occupied66.5%

Rental Costs

13% below avg
Median Rent (Census)$1,011

HUD Fair Market Rent (FY2026)

Studio$754
1 Bedroom$830
2 Bedroom$1,009
3 Bedroom$1,328
4 Bedroom$1,494

Property Tax

Avg Property Tax Paid (IRS)$4,719
Effective Tax Rate (est.)2.83%

Chronic Conditions

Obesity39.4%
Diabetes13.5%
Heart Disease6.3%
High Blood Pressure37.6%
Asthma10.5%
COPD7.5%
Stroke3.8%

Behaviors & Mental Health

Binge Drinking17.0%
Physical Inactivity31.7%
Depression22.5%
Mental Distress (14+ days)19.4%
Physical Distress (14+ days)15.1%

Healthcare Access

Health Insurance Coverage85.4%
Regular Checkup72.9%
Premature Death Rate10,561 per 100K

Food & Exercise Access

Food Environment Index6.9 / 10
Exercise Access46.6%
Healthcare Facilities (County)74
Restaurants (County)72

Violent Crime (per 100,000)

Total Violent Crime452.8 /100K
Murder & Manslaughter0.0 /100K
Rape21.9 /100K
Robbery43.8 /100K
Aggravated Assault387.1 /100K

Property Crime (per 100,000)

Total Property Crime3,461.6 /100K
Burglary569.6 /100K
Larceny/Theft2,804.4 /100K
Motor Vehicle Theft87.6 /100K
Arson14.6 per 100K

Traffic & Disaster Safety

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County, 2022)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

Temperature

47°F Jan 83°F Jul
January Average47°F (8°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Average65.6°F

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Precipitation50.4 in
Annual Snowfall0.6 inches

Air Quality (EPA)

AQI Median42.0
AQI CategoryGood

Geography & Location

Elevation485 ft (148 m)
Land Area12.0 sq mi (31.1 km²)
Population Density1,113 per sq mi
Latitude32.1573°
Longitude-94.7959°
County FIPS48401

2024 Presidential Election (County)

R 79.4%
D 20%

Republican +59.4 points

Education

Bachelor's Degree+21.3%
High School+83.3%
School Test Score (SEDA)5.39

Urban-Rural Classification

RUCC Code 2Metro — Counties in metro areas of 250K–1M
Population Density1,113 per sq mi
Land Area12.0 sq mi

Infrastructure & Connectivity

EV Charging Stations3
Alt Fuel Stations (all types)3
Public Libraries (County)5

Safety & Disasters

Fatal Vehicle Crashes (County)13
FEMA Disaster Declarations182

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