Henderson County, Kentucky
Among the top 15% of US counties for lifestyle & connectivity.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 77% of US counties
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 41% of US counties
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade D, better than 13% of US counties
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B, better than 58% of US counties
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade A, better than 85% of US counties
- top 12% for cost of living
- top 16% for sales tax
- bottom 6% for violent crime
Henderson County is a county in Kentucky with about 45,000 residents. It grades A for lifestyle & connectivity and D for safety & wellbeing. Standout strengths include cost of living, sales tax, and amenities nearby. It rates lower on property crime and violent crime.
Official websitehendersonky.us (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 5.0 in3.6 in
muggy 95%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$57k39th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 88% of US counties
Home Value$156k48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$775better than 61% of US counties
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 57% of US counties
Property Tax Rate0.89%better than 47% of US counties
Income Tax6.19%better than 20% of US counties
State 4.50% + Local 1.69%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 84% of US counties
Estimated total tax burden10.62%better than 30% of US counties
Unemployment3.8%better than 69% of US counties
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F48th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)78°F55th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation47.5 in64th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall1.9 inbetter than 72% of US counties
Sunny Days243 daysbetter than 57% of US counties
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 25% of US counties
Comfortable Days73 daysbetter than 33% of US counties
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk73.2better than 26% of US counties
School Quality54.4better than 50% of US counties
Violent Crime2038/100kbetter than 6% of US counties
Property Crime1727/100kbetter than 19% of US counties
Community
Population44,77066th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age41.046th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.2445th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9412th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2535th percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)84.9%58th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)7.2%71st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)2.9%31st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.3%28th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)4.7%75th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time22 minbetter than 66% of US counties
Walkability6.2/20better than 54% of US counties
Airport Distance105 mibetter than 46% of US counties
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.6%better than 71% of US counties
Amenities Nearby7.37better than 78% of US counties
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 62% of US counties
Frequently asked questions
- Is Henderson County an affordable place to live?
- Henderson County is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 88% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Henderson County?
- The median home value in Henderson County is $156k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Henderson County?
- Median household income in Henderson County is $57k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Henderson County?
- Median gross rent in Henderson County is $775 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Henderson County safe?
- Henderson County is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2038/100k (better than 6%). Property crime is 1727/100k.
- What is the weather like in Henderson County?
- Henderson County averages 78°F in July and 34°F in January, with 47.5 in of annual precipitation and about 243 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Henderson County?
- Public-school quality in Henderson County is about average, scoring better than 50% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Henderson County?
- The average one-way commute in Henderson County is 22 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Smart Location Database
- EPI Family Budget Calculator
- FAA airport enplanements
- FBI Uniform Crime Reports
- FEMA National Risk Index
- MIT Election Data Lab (2020)
- NCES School Finance Survey
- NOAA Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA nClimGrid
- OpenStreetMap
- Tax Foundation + state revenue depts
- U.S. Census ACS (5-Year)
- USGS Protected Areas (PAD-US)