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South Henderson, NC

Full City Profile · North Carolina · Vance County County

2.0 /5.0
C Fair
1,274 Population 708/sq mi density
$36,417 Median Income $14,700 per capita
$794 Median Rent 42.0% income on rent
58°F Avg Temperature 305 sunny days/yr
1,494 Violent Crime/100K 9,353 property/100K
C
Overall
2.0 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.3 / 5.0
$36,417 median income, 13.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,494 violent crimes/100K (293% above avg)
F
Education
1.5 / 5.0
5.7% bachelor's degree or higher

South Henderson, NC

At a Glance

Median Income
$36,417
52% below
$14,700 per capita
Median Rent
$794/mo
32% below
42.0% of income on rent
Violent Crime
1,494/100K
293% above
9,353/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
5.7%
83% below
75.9% high school+
Unemployment
13.3%
269% above
37.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
50.2%
56% above
28.4% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
58°F
305 sunny days/yr

How South Henderson Compares to the U.S. Average

Each bar shows South Henderson's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)

Income
48%
Rent
68%
Poverty
301%
Bachelor's
17%
Unemployment
369%
Crime
393%
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)

Is South Henderson a Good Place to Live?

C
2.0 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.

Economy & Jobs

South Henderson residents earn a median household income of $36,417 , which is 52% below the national average of $75,149. Per capita income is $14,700. The unemployment rate stands at 13.3% (269% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 37.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 958 business establishments, including 66 restaurants.

Safety & Crime

South Henderson reports 1,494 violent crimes per 100,000 residents , which is 293% above the national average of 380/100K. Property crime is 9,353/100K.

Education

5.7% of adults in South Henderson hold a bachelor's degree or higher (83% below the national average). 75.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 4.9/10 in standardized testing.

Climate & Weather

South Henderson has an average annual temperature of 58°F (15°C). Winters average 38°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July. The area gets 305 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 48.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 40.

Data Overview

People

Population1,274
Median Age28.6 yrs
Density708/mi²
Male / Female53% / 47%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans3.1%

Economy

F
Median Income$36,417
Per Capita$14,700
Unemployment13.3%
Poverty37.3%
County GDP$1,689M
Avg Weekly Wage$909

Housing

A
Home ValueN/A
Rent$794
Ownership50.9%
Zillow$176,686
Housing Units446
Rent Burden42.0%

Crime

F
Violent1,494/100K
Property9,353/100K

Health

Obesity50.2%
Diabetes20.6%
Smoking28.4%
Heart Disease9.6%
Premature Death16,711/100K

Climate

Avg Temp58°F
Sunny Days305/yr
Rain48.6 in/yr
AQI40 (Good)
Elevation511 ft

Education

F
Bachelor's+5.7%
High School+75.9%
Graduate+5.7%
School Score4.9/10

Community

2024 VoteR 43% / D 56%
Commute30 min
Broadband62.7%
Internet Speed148 Mbps
EV Stations7
Libraries1

Did You Know?

The median home in South Henderson was built in 1970.
The nearest airport is Raleigh-Durham International (36 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.458 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Low" by FEMA.
16.3% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 148 Mbps.
The county recorded 16 fatal vehicle crashes.