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Living in
Henderson.
About
Life in Henderson
Henderson is a community of 13,348 people in Texas. The median household income is $61,285, median rent runs about $1,011 per month, and median home values are around $173,700. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.
Henderson at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
37.1 yrs
Poverty Rate
14.9%
Foreign-Born
6.7%
Broadband Internet
79.1%
of households
Population Growth
+1.6%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics6.7% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Henderson: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Henderson, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (55.2%), and 12.7% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
20.5%
of residents
65 and Older
16.4%
of residents
Households with Kids
35.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
26.0%
of households
Married Couples
45.5%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.54
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 28% below TX average
Rent, home values, and income in Henderson
In Henderson, rent runs 28% below the TX average, and home values are 39% below the TX average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
40.8%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
16.5%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
89.5
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$2,044
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
64.8%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
1972
median year built
Vacant Homes
14.6%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $199,818 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for TX
Unemployment in Henderson
Unemployment in Rusk County, which includes Henderson, is close to the TX average.
Unemployment rate
Henderson: Rusk County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
Rusk County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Henderson Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute19.5 min avg
How Henderson residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Henderson, most residents drive alone to work (85%), and 72% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 17 mi
East Texas Regional Airport (GGG)
Regional airport · few flights33k passengers boarded in 2025
- 140 mi
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Major hub41.3M 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 10% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Henderson runs 10% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
295.4
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
2,186.1
per 100,000 residents
Above average (1,552 national, 2025)
Henderson Police Department
Natural DisastersThunderstorm Wind most common — 17 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Low
54.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
Rusk County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In Rusk County, which includes Henderson, the most common type is thunderstorm wind, with 17 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 17 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2024 | 29 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2023 | 40 | Thunderstorm Wind | None reported |
| 2022 | 28 | Heat | $1.3M |
| 2021 | 20 | Thunderstorm Wind | $160,000 |
| 2020 | 26 | Thunderstorm Wind | $130,750 |
| 2019 | 25 | Thunderstorm Wind | $25,000 |
| 2018 | 19 | Thunderstorm Wind | $30,800 |
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.
25 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
Rusk County, county-wide
Air Quality36 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in Gregg County, TX (the nearest EPA-monitored county, about 23 miles from Henderson) is typically good — 316 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
36
Good Days
316
per year
Moderate Days
48
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
Nearest EPA monitor county: Gregg County, TX (23 mi away)
Climate93°F summers, 37°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Henderson has hot summers (avg high 93°F) and mild winters (avg low 37°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
77°/53°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
93°/71°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
79°/54°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
61°/37°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
50.4"
Annual Snowfall
0.6"
Hot Days/Year
89
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
41
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
99
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 59°F | 36°F | 4.11" |
| Feb | 63°F | 39°F | 4.10" |
| Mar | 70°F | 45°F | 4.63" |
| Apr | 77°F | 53°F | 4.40" |
| May | 84°F | 62°F | 4.67" |
| Jun | 90°F | 69°F | 4.76" |
| Jul | 94°F | 72°F | 3.39" |
| Aug | 95°F | 71°F | 3.62" |
| Sep | 89°F | 65°F | 3.82" |
| Oct | 80°F | 54°F | 4.22" |
| Nov | 68°F | 44°F | 4.06" |
| Dec | 61°F | 38°F | 4.63" |
Healthcare1 hospital, avg 5.0/5
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Henderson
Henderson has 1 hospital, averaging 5.0 out of 5 on CMS's quality rating — above-average care.
Hospitals
1
within city limits
Uninsured
8.3%
of residents
Avg Hospital Rating
5.0 / 5
Ut Health East Texas Henderson Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education13.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Henderson
Henderson's student/teacher ratio is 13.8:1 (lower than the national average of 16:1), and 21.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
21.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
13.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreation
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Henderson
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Public Libraries in Henderson
Rusk County Library System
106 E Main St, Henderson
Rusk County Library
106 E Main St, 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, Texas affordable?⌄
Henderson's median rent is $1,007/month, which is below the national average, making it relatively affordable. The median household income is $61,285/year. Median home value is $173,700.
Is Henderson, Texas safe?⌄
Henderson's violent crime rate was 295 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is below the national average of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 2186 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Henderson, Texas?⌄
Rusk County, which includes Henderson, has an unemployment rate of 4.4%, which is close to the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Henderson, Texas?⌄
The cost of living in Henderson is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,007/month and median household income is $61,285/year. The median home value is $173,700. About 41% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Henderson, Texas?⌄
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