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Henderson, WV
Full City Profile · West Virginia · Mason County County
2.2
/5.0
C
Fair
172
Population
410/sq mi density
$34,375
Median Income
$24,174 per capita
$831
Median Rent
18.3% income on rent
55°F
Avg Temperature
293 sunny days/yr
209
Violent Crime/100K
2,764 property/100K
C
Overall
2.2 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.1 / 5.0
$34,375 median income, 4.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
209 violent crimes/100K
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
9.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Henderson experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 55°F (13°C). Winters average 32°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July. The area gets 293 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 44.5 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 39.
Temperature
32°F Jan (0°C)
76°F Jul (24°C)
| Annual Average | 54.9°F |
| 2% above US avg | |
| January Average | 32°F (0°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 564 ft (172 m) |
| Area | 0.5 sq mi (1.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 410/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 38.8310°N, 82.1353°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Mason County County |
| Nearest Airport | Greater Portsmouth Regional (PMH) 38 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 39.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 57.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 69.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Low |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 32°F (0°C) | 2.8 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 34°F (1°C) | 2.9 in | |
| March | 43°F (6°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 53°F (12°C) | 3.6 in | |
| May | 62°F (17°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| October | 55°F (13°C) | 2.9 in | |
| November | 45°F (7°C) | 3.3 in | |
| December | 36°F (2°C) | 3.3 in |
Henderson has a seasonal temperature swing of 44°F / from 32°F in January to 76°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (4.7") and January the driest (2.8").