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Henderson, TX
Full City Profile · Texas · Rusk County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
13,348
Population
1,113/sq mi density
$54,179
Median Income
$27,552 per capita
$166,900
Home Value
$193,064 Zillow
$1,011
Median Rent
27.9% income on rent
66°F
Avg Temperature
304 sunny days/yr
560
Violent Crime/100K
3,871 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$54,179 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$166,900 home value, $1,011/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
560 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Henderson enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 66°F (19°C). Winters average 47°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 304 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.4 inches. The area receives 0.6 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 42.
Temperature
47°F Jan (8°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 65.6°F |
| 21% above US avg | |
| January Average | 47°F (8°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 304 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 485 ft (148 m) |
| Area | 12.0 sq mi (31.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,113/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 32.1573°N, 94.7959°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | Rusk County County |
| Nearest Airport | East Texas Regional (GGG) 16 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 42.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 54.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 60.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 17.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Moderate |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 47°F (8°C) | 3.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 50°F (10°C) | 3.6 in | |
| March | 57°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 64°F (18°C) | 4.0 in | |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 2.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 4.0 in | |
| October | 66°F (19°C) | 3.8 in | |
| November | 55°F (13°C) | 4.4 in | |
| December | 48°F (9°C) | 4.3 in |
Henderson has a seasonal temperature swing of 36°F / from 47°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with May being the wettest month (4.8") and August the driest (2.4").