At a Glance
Median Income
$44,000
$30,906 per capita
Home Value
$127,400
Zillow: $277,001
Median Rent
$731/mo
25.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
0/100K
233/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
16.9%
88.2% high school+
Unemployment
1.9%
2.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
34.9%
17.5% 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
3.4 / 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 $44,000 , which is 41% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $30,906. The unemployment rate stands at 1.9% (47% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 2.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 1,908 business establishments, including 165 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Henning is $127,400 , 55% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $277,001. Median rent is $731/month, with 25.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 98.6 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1965.
Safety & Crime
Henning reports 0 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 100% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 233/100K.
Education
16.9% of adults in Henning hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(50% below the national average).
88.2% have completed high school. Local schools score 6.4/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Henning has an average annual temperature of 41°F (5°C).
Winters average 8°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 28.2 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population836
Median Age47.6 yrs
Density253/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born5.6%
Veterans7.7%
Economy
B+
Median Income$44,000
Per Capita$30,906
Unemployment1.9%
Poverty2.3%
County GDP$3,285M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,000
Housing
A+
Home Value$127,400
Rent$731
Ownership55.9%
Zillow$277,001
Housing Units418
Rent Burden25.0%
Crime
C+
Violent0/100K
Property233/100K
Health
Obesity34.9%
Diabetes8.9%
Smoking17.5%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death6,919/100K
Climate
Avg Temp41°F
Rain28.2 in/yr
Elevation1,437 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+16.9%
High School+88.2%
Graduate+5.9%
School Score6.4/10
Community
2024 VoteR 66% / D 32%
Commute27 min
Broadband75.0%
Internet Speed274 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries5
Did You Know?
The median home in Henning was built in 1965.
The nearest airport is Brainerd Lakes Regional (63 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.434 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
19.6% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 274 Mbps.
There are 165 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 9 fatal vehicle crashes.