Minnesota
Henning is a small town in Minnesota with a population of 836. Residents earn $44,000 per year, which is 41% below the national average.
Based on current data, Henning receives an overall livability score of 3.8 out of 5.0, earning a grade of B+. Key strengths include low unemployment, affordable housing, a low poverty rate, high health insurance coverage. Areas to be aware of include below-average incomes. Henning offers a solid quality of life with a good balance of affordability, safety, and opportunity.
The median household income in Henning is $44,000, 41% below the national average of $75,149. The job market is very strong with unemployment at just 1.1%. Only 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line, well below the national rate of 12.4%. Workers commute an average of 27 minutes.
The median home value in Henning is $127,400, 55% below the national median — offering relatively affordable homeownership. Renters pay a median of $731 per month, below the national average — a plus for affordability. At just 2.9x median income, home prices are very affordable relative to local earnings.
16.9% of residents hold a bachelor's degree, below the national average of 33.7%. 88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.1/10 in standardized testing, reflecting strong academic performance.
Henning has a cool climate with an average annual temperature of 40°F. Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 29.3 inches, including 50.8 inches of snow. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 36.
| English Only | 94.0% |
| 20% above US avg | |
| Spanish | 6.0% |
| 55% below US avg |
| Median HH Income | $44,000 |
| 41% below US avg | |
| Per Capita Income | $30,906 |
| Avg Weekly Wage | $1,000 |
| IRS Avg AGI | $71,755 |
| Unemployment | 1.1% |
| 69% below US avg | |
| Poverty Rate | 2.3% |
| 81% below US avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 1,908 |
| County GDP | $3,285M |
| Restaurants | 165 |
| Healthcare | 181 |
| Retail | 250 |
| Manufacturing | 89 |
| Property Tax (IRS) | $4,298 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Tax Rate | 3.37% |
| Commute Time | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |
| Census Median | $127,400 |
| 55% below US avg | |
| Zillow ZHVI | $260,590 |
| Census Median Rent | $731 |
| 37% below US avg |
| Studio | $809 |
| 1 Bedroom | $899 |
| 2 Bedrooms | $1,125 |
| 3 Bedrooms | $1,483 |
| 4 Bedrooms | $1,698 |
| Owner-Occupied | 55.9% |
| Avg Tax (IRS) | $4,298 |
| 23% above US avg | |
| Effective Rate | 3.37% |
| Obesity | 34.9% |
| 9% above US avg | |
| Diabetes | 8.9% |
| Heart Disease | 5.5% |
| High Blood Pressure | 26.0% |
| Asthma | 10.5% |
| COPD | 5.9% |
| Stroke | 2.9% |
| Binge Drinking | 20.6% |
| Physical Inactivity | 24.6% |
| Depression | 26.4% |
| Mental Distress | 17.9% |
| Physical Distress | 12.3% |
| Insurance Rate | 93.3% |
| Checkup Rate | 70.7% |
| Premature Death | 6,919/100K |
| Food Environment | 8.7/10 |
| Exercise Access | 50.9% |
| Healthcare Facilities | 181 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Annual Average | 40.2°F |
| 26% below US avg | |
| January Average | 8°F (-13°C) |
| July Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| Annual Rainfall | 29.3 inches |
| 23% below US avg | |
| Snowfall | 50.8 inches/yr |
| AQI Median | 36.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Elevation | 1,437 ft (438 m) |
| Area | 3.3 sq mi (8.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 253/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 46.3231°N, 95.4420°W |
| County FIPS | 27111 |
Winner: Republican by 34.2 points
| Bachelor's Degree+ | 16.9% |
| 50% below US avg | |
| High School+ | 88.2% |
| School Test Score | 6.08 |
| RUCC Code 6 | Nonmetro — Urban 2.5K–20K, adjacent |
| Population Density | 253/sq mi |
| Total Area | 3.3 sq mi |
| Alt Fuel Stations | 1 |
| Public Libraries | 5 |
| Healthcare Facilities | 181 |
| Restaurants | 165 |
| Retail Stores | 250 |
| Fatal Crashes (County/yr) | 9 |
| Avg Commute | 26.7 min |
| Work from Home | 1.7% |