At a Glance
Median Income
$79,375
$30,035 per capita
Home Value
$77,200
Zillow: $111,529
Median Rent
$950/mo
42.5% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
1.4%
88.5% high school+
Unemployment
10.7%
2.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.6%
14.8% smoking rate
How Henning Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Henning's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Henning a Good Place to Live?
B
3.2 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Henning residents earn a median household income of $79,375 , which is 6% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,035. The unemployment rate stands at 10.7% (197% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,313 business establishments, including 146 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Henning is $77,200 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $111,529. Median rent is $950/month, with 42.5% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 100.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1938.
Education
1.4% of adults in Henning hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(96% below the national average).
88.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Henning has an average annual temperature of 52°F (11°C).
Winters average 26°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 39.4 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population245
Median Age37.7 yrs
Density161/mi²
Male / Female44% / 56%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans5.1%
Economy
B
Median Income$79,375
Per Capita$30,035
Unemployment10.7%
Poverty2.9%
County GDP$4,180M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,050
Housing
A+
Home Value$77,200
Rent$950
Ownership78.0%
Zillow$111,529
Housing Units126
Rent Burden42.5%
Health
Obesity39.6%
Diabetes9.3%
Smoking14.8%
Heart Disease5.3%
Premature Death12,430/100K
Climate
Avg Temp52°F
Rain39.4 in/yr
Elevation686 ft
Education
F
Bachelor's+1.4%
High School+88.5%
Graduate+0.5%
School Score4.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 67% / D 31%
Commute23 min
Broadband96.7%
Internet Speed83 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries10
Did You Know?
Henning was founded in 1903.
The median home in Henning was built in 1938.
The nearest airport is Vermilion Regional (9 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.435 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 146 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 15 fatal vehicle crashes.