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Living in
Henderson.
About
Life in Henderson
Housing is reasonable at a median home value around $160,000 and median rent under $800, which goes a long way compared to many parts of the country. The job market is steady if unspectacular, with unemployment around 4.8% and work spread across manufacturing, agriculture, and government sectors; your commute to local jobs averages 20 minutes. The summers are hot and humid with a subtropical climate, winters are mild, and the Ohio River location means the city avoided the worst flooding that hit other river towns historically.
Henderson at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
39.9 yrs
Poverty Rate
18.7%
Foreign-Born
1.7%
Broadband Internet
92.4%
of households
Population Growth
-1.3%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics1.7% foreign-born, most often from Guatemala
Who lives in Henderson: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Henderson, the largest foreign-born group is from Guatemala (26.1%), and 3.5% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
21.9%
of residents
65 and Older
18.8%
of residents
Households with Kids
29.4%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
36.7%
of households
Married Couples
39.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.18
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 20% below KY average
Rent, home values, and income in Henderson
In Henderson, rent runs 20% below the KY average, and home values are 22% below the KY average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
42.5%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.9%
spending 50%+
Median Property Tax
$1,627
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
54.1%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1974
median year built
Vacant Homes
9.2%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $201,538 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for KY
Unemployment in Henderson
Unemployment in Henderson is close to the KY average.
Unemployment rate
City-level rate · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
City-level (BLS) · Annual averages
What Henderson Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.8 min avg
How Henderson residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Henderson, most residents drive alone to work (74%), and 77% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 14 mi
Evansville Regional Airport (EVV)
Regional airport · few flights228k passengers boarded in 2025
- 128 mi
Nashville International Airport (BNA)
Major hub12.5M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 15% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Henderson runs 15% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
278.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
1,330.7
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Henderson Police Department
Natural DisastersStrong Wind most common — 37 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
73.2 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Henderson County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Henderson County, which includes Henderson, the most common type is strong wind, with 37 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 37 | Dense Fog | $464,000 |
| 2024 | 46 | Strong Wind | $42,000 |
| 2023 | 25 | Strong Wind | $141,000 |
| 2022 | 30 | Winter Weather | $23,000 |
| 2021 | 17 | Dense Fog | $78,000 |
| 2020 | 19 | Frost/Freeze | $639,000 |
| 2019 | 35 | Strong Wind | $109,000 |
| 2018 | 32 | Winter Weather | $95,000 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Henderson County, county-wide
Air Quality47 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Vanderburgh County, IN (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 13 miles from Henderson) is typically good — 217 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
47
Good Days
217
per year
Moderate Days
148
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Vanderburgh County, IN (13 mi away)
Climate87°F summers, 27°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Henderson has warm summers (avg high 87°F) and cold winters (avg low 27°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
68°/46°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
87°/66°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
70°/46°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
45°/27°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
48.5"
Annual Snowfall
0.6"
Hot Days/Year
38
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
93
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
102
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 24°F | 3.64" |
| Feb | 47°F | 28°F | 3.11" |
| Mar | 57°F | 35°F | 4.81" |
| Apr | 69°F | 46°F | 5.12" |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 5.01" |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 3.65" |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.12" |
| Aug | 88°F | 65°F | 3.22" |
| Sep | 82°F | 57°F | 3.48" |
| Oct | 70°F | 46°F | 3.45" |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 3.97" |
| Dec | 46°F | 29°F | 3.98" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 2.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Henderson
Henderson has 1 hospital, averaging 2.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — below-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
5.8%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
2.0 / 5
Deaconess Henderson Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Nearby hospitals · within 15 miles
Ascension St Vincent Evansville
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 9.5 mi away · Evansville
Deaconess Hospital Inc.
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 10 mi away · Evansville
Evansville State Hospital
Psychiatric · 10.1 mi away · Evansville
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.9:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Henderson
Henderson's student/teacher ratio is 15.9:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 19.4% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
9
within city limits
Private Schools
1
within city limits
College Degree Rate
19.4%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.9:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Colleges Near Henderson (within 15 miles)
Private nonprofit · 4-year · 1,539 students · in-state tuition $46,014 · 67% graduate · median earnings $58,943 (10 yrs after entry)
Degree-granting colleges with 100+ students, placed by campus location (main campuses only — branch campuses are reported under their parent school)
Parks & Recreationclosest: Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, 37 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Henderson
Henderson has 4 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial (37 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial
National Memorial
37 mi awayGeorge Rogers Clark National Historical Park
National Historical Park
58 mi awayMammoth Cave National Park
National Park
91 mi awayFort Donelson National Battlefield
National Battlefield
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Henderson
Henderson County Public Library
101 South Main Street, Henderson
Cities Near Henderson
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Henderson?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Henderson FAQ
Is Henderson, Kentucky affordable?⌄
Henderson's median rent is $771/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $48,186/year. Median home value is $160,100.
Is Henderson, Kentucky safe?⌄
Henderson's violent crime rate was 278 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 1331 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Henderson, Kentucky?⌄
Henderson has an unemployment rate of 4.7%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Henderson, Kentucky?⌄
The cost of living in Henderson is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $771/month and median household income is $48,186/year. The median home value is $160,100. About 43% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Henderson, Kentucky?⌄
The average commute in Henderson is 20 minutes, which is shorter than average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from