At a Glance
Median Income
$43,616
$20,912 per capita
Home Value
$75,000
Zillow: $112,881
Median Rent
$688/mo
28.4% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
8.6%
75.1% high school+
Unemployment
15.0%
26.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
54.8%
28.4% 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?
C+
2.8 / 5.0 - Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Henning residents earn a median household income of $43,616 , which is 42% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $20,912. The unemployment rate stands at 15.0% (317% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 26.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 377 business establishments, including 25 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Henning is $75,000 , 73% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $112,881. Median rent is $688/month, with 28.4% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 91.9 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1981.
Education
8.6% of adults in Henning hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(74% below the national average).
75.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.6/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Henning has an average annual temperature of 60°F (16°C).
Winters average 39°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 56.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population1,259
Median Age40.3 yrs
Density510/mi²
Male / Female45% / 55%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.5%
Economy
D
Median Income$43,616
Per Capita$20,912
Unemployment15.0%
Poverty26.9%
County GDP$954M
Avg Weekly Wage$937
Housing
A+
Home Value$75,000
Rent$688
Ownership67.0%
Zillow$112,881
Housing Units598
Rent Burden28.4%
Health
Obesity54.8%
Diabetes21.2%
Smoking28.4%
Heart Disease8.3%
Premature Death14,551/100K
Climate
Avg Temp60°F
Rain56.8 in/yr
Elevation322 ft
Education
D
Bachelor's+8.6%
High School+75.1%
Graduate+3.7%
School Score4.6/10
Community
2024 VoteR 68% / D 31%
Commute27 min
Broadband80.3%
Internet Speed109 Mbps
EV Stations1
Libraries2
Did You Know?
Henning was founded in 1873.
The median home in Henning was built in 1981.
The nearest airport is Arkansas International (28 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.453 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
26.1% of the population has a disability.
Average internet download speed is 109 Mbps.
The county recorded 6 fatal vehicle crashes.