Henderson, Kentucky
Among the top 19% of US places for getting around.
AffordabilityAffordability: grade B+, better than 80% of US places
WeatherWeather: grade C, better than 44% of US places
Safety & WellbeingSafety & Wellbeing: grade C, better than 34% of US places
Getting AroundGetting Around: grade B+, better than 81% of US places
Lifestyle & ConnectivityLifestyle & Connectivity: grade C, better than 32% of US places
- top 11% for cost of living
- top 11% for air quality
- bottom 5% for violent crime
Henderson is a mid-size city in Kentucky with about 28,000 residents. It grades B+ for getting around and C for lifestyle & connectivity. Standout strengths include cost of living, air quality, and sales tax. It rates lower on amenities nearby and violent crime.
Official websitecityofhendersonky.org (opens in new tab)
Climate
Hot, humid summers · Cold winters · Moderate rain
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Precipitation 5.0 in3.6 in
muggy 94%dry
Livability factors
Affordability
Median Household Income$46k21st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Cost of Living$42kbetter than 89% of US places
Home Value$144k43rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Monthly Rent$762better than 72% of US places
Monthly Owner Costs$1kbetter than 62% of US places
Property Tax Rate1.04%better than 47% of US places
Income Tax6.30%better than 27% of US places
State 4.50% + Local 1.80%
Sales Tax6.00%better than 86% of US places
Estimated total tax burden11.52%better than 32% of US places
Unemployment3.3%better than 56% of US places
Weather
Winter Temp (Jan)34°F56th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Summer Temp (Jul)79°F66th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Precipitation48.5 in73rd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Annual Snowfall0.6 inbetter than 81% of US places
Sunny Days244 daysbetter than 63% of US places
Summer Humidity69°Fbetter than 18% of US places
Comfortable Days70 daysbetter than 23% of US places
Safety & Wellbeing
Natural Disaster Risk57.3better than 62% of US places
Air Quality32 AQIbetter than 89% of US places
School Quality54.4better than 43% of US places
Violent Crime2338/100kbetter than 5% of US places
Property Crime2062/100kbetter than 18% of US places
Community
Population28,16695th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Median Age40.146th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Racial Diversity0.3265th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Male/Female Ratio0.9030th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Political LeaningR+2551st percentile — neutral, not ranked
White (%)79.4%41st percentile — neutral, not ranked
Black (%)10.9%84th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Hispanic (%)4.4%54th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Asian (%)0.4%62nd percentile — neutral, not ranked
Other / Multiracial (%)5.0%70th percentile — neutral, not ranked
Getting Around
Commute Time20 minbetter than 84% of US places
Walkability9.6/20better than 84% of US places
Airport Distance103 mibetter than 35% of US places
Lifestyle & Connectivity
Broadband Access86.0%better than 49% of US places
Amenities Nearby12.78better than 16% of US places
Park & Nature AccessGoodbetter than 59% of US places
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Henderson an affordable place to live?
- Henderson is relatively affordable. Its cost-of-living index is $42k, better than 89% of comparable areas.
- What is the median home value in Henderson?
- The median home value in Henderson is $144k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- What is the median household income in Henderson?
- Median household income in Henderson is $46k, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- How much is rent in Henderson?
- Median gross rent in Henderson is $762 a month, per the U.S. Census ACS (5-Year).
- Is Henderson safe?
- Henderson is higher-crime than most comparable areas, with a violent crime rate of 2338/100k (better than 5%). Property crime is 2062/100k.
- What is the weather like in Henderson?
- Henderson averages 79°F in July and 34°F in January, with 48.5 in of annual precipitation and about 244 sunny days a year.
- How are the schools in Henderson?
- Public-school quality in Henderson is about average, scoring better than 43% of comparable areas on a composite of graduation rates, spending, and student-teacher ratio.
- How long is the commute in Henderson?
- The average one-way commute in Henderson is 20 min.
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Data sources
- EPA Air Quality (AQI)
- 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)