At a Glance
Median Income
$75,833
$33,713 per capita
Home Value
$104,200
Zillow: $193,319
Median Rent
$1,125/mo
45.0% of income on rent
Bachelor's Degree+
24.6%
89.5% high school+
Unemployment
3.8%
16.7% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
39.1%
16.2% smoking rate
How Henry Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Henry's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Henry a Good Place to Live?
B+
3.9 / 5.0 - Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Henry residents earn a median household income of $75,833 , which is 1% above the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $33,713. The unemployment rate stands at 3.8% (6% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 4,736 business establishments, including 241 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Henry is $104,200 , 63% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $193,319. Median rent is $1,125/month, with 45.0% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 90.1 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1966.
Education
24.6% of adults in Henry hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(27% below the national average).
89.5% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.8/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Henry has an average annual temperature of 49°F (10°C).
Winters average 29°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 12.8 inches.
Data Overview
People
Population77
Median Age45.9 yrs
Density367/mi²
Male / Female51% / 49%
Foreign Born0.0%
Veterans3.2%
Economy
B+
Median Income$75,833
Per Capita$33,713
Unemployment3.8%
Poverty16.7%
County GDP$8,439M
Avg Weekly Wage$1,172
Housing
A+
Home Value$104,200
Rent$1,125
Ownership81.3%
Zillow$193,319
Housing Units35
Rent Burden45.0%
Health
Obesity39.1%
Diabetes9.9%
Smoking16.2%
Heart Disease5.5%
Premature Death8,713/100K
Climate
Avg Temp49°F
Rain12.8 in/yr
Elevation4,037 ft
Education
C+
Bachelor's+24.6%
High School+89.5%
Graduate+0.0%
School Score5.8/10
Community
2024 VoteR 65% / D 33%
Commute15 min
Broadband87.5%
Internet Speed96 Mbps
EV Stations6
Libraries4
Did You Know?
The median home in Henry was built in 1966.
The nearest airport is Western Nebraska Regional/William B Heilig Field (25 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.439 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
20.8% of the population has a disability.
There are 241 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 17 fatal vehicle crashes.