Henderson

Henderson, Kentucky Overview

Henderson faces challenges across several categories, earning a D grade (41.5/100) and ranking #16 of 20 cities in Kentucky. Even so, the city scores 85/100 in Affordability — a relative bright spot compared to its Outdoor Access score of 10/100.

Income & Employment in Henderson

Henderson’s median income of $47,176 is 22% below the state median, but positive population growth of 0.1% signals that affordability or other factors are still attracting residents. The local unemployment rate is 5.3%.

Safety in Henderson

Henderson’s violent crime rate of 298.4 per 100,000 runs above the Kentucky average of 218. The property crime rate is 2372.5 per 100,000.

Cost of Living in Henderson

Henderson has a cost of living index of 97.4 (where 100 equals the national average), slightly below the national benchmark. The median home value is $151,400. Median monthly rent is $788. Renters spend 20.0% of income on rent, well within the 30% affordability guideline.

Education & Schools in Henderson

Henderson has a high school graduation rate of 90%. The student-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. Per-pupil spending is $13,397. The city has 10 public schools serving 5,789 students. School data is sourced from the NCES Common Core of Data and EDFacts.

Climate in Henderson

Henderson enjoys a moderate climate with an annual average of 58.4°F. Summers average 75.8°F. Winters average 41.9°F. Annual precipitation is 38.9 inches.

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