At a Glance
Median Income
$34,375
$24,174 per capita
Median Rent
$831/mo
18.3% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
9.5%
83.1% high school+
Unemployment
12.3%
30.6% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.4%
20.8% smoking rate
How Henderson Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Henderson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Henderson a Good Place to Live?
C
2.3 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Henderson residents earn a median household income of $34,375 , which is 54% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $24,174. The unemployment rate stands at 12.3% (242% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 30.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 494 business establishments, including 28 restaurants.
Education
9.5% of adults in Henderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(72% below the national average).
83.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.5/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Henderson has an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C).
Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population172
Median Age59.3 yrs
Density410/mi²
Male / Female49% / 51%
Foreign Born0.6%
Veterans11.3%
Economy
F
Median Income$34,375
Per Capita$24,174
Unemployment12.3%
Poverty30.6%
County GDP$1,093M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,146
Housing
B+
Home Value
Rent$831
Ownership71.3%
Zillow$123,459
Housing Units94
Rent Burden18.3%
Health
Obesity39.4%
Diabetes11.9%
Smoking20.8%
Heart Disease6.2%
Premature Death15,004/100K
Climate
Avg Temp55°F
Rain44.5 in/yr
Elevation564 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+9.5%
High School+83.1%
Graduate+1.1%
School Score4.5/10
Community
2024 VoteR 78% / D 20%
Commute19 min
Broadband85.1%
Internet Speed29 Mbps
EV Stations5
Libraries3
Did You Know?
Henderson was founded in 1893.
The median home in Henderson was built in 1982.
The nearest airport is Greater Portsmouth Regional (38 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.495 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
33.7% of the population has a disability.
The county recorded 8 fatal vehicle crashes.