What are the schools like in Henderson, MN?

Henderson is served primarily by Minnesota New Country School. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.3:1.

What is the median household income in Henderson?

The median household income in Henderson, MN is $89,531 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 4.8%.

What is the weather like in Henderson, MN?

Henderson has an average high temperature of 21.9°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 34.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 39.1 inches.

Henderson, MN Cost of Living, Crime & Is It a Good Place to Live? (2026)

Q: Is Henderson, MN affordable or expensive?

Henderson's cost of living index is 96, where 100 represents the national average. This means Henderson is 4% less expensive than the average US city. The median home value is $187,100 and the median rent is $958 per month.

Q: What is the crime rate in Henderson, MN?

Henderson has a violent crime rate of 74.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 464.2 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Henderson, MN a Good Place to Live?

Henderson is a small town of 957 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $89,531 and a 4.8% unemployment rate. Its cost of living index is 96 (US average = 100), which is 4% below the national average.

Strengths: Henderson stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).

Trade-offs: Potential downsides include longer commutes. Whether Henderson is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.

All Henderson city data on this page comes from official government sources — the US Census Bureau, FBI, NCES, BEA, and NOAA — updated annually.

Cost of Living

Index: 96.2

Henderson's overall cost of living index is 96.2, where 100 represents the US national average. Living in Henderson costs roughly 4% less than the average American city.

Metric	Henderson, MN	National Avg
Median Home Value	$187,100	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$958	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	85.6%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$89,531	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Henderson's violent crime rate is 74.0 per 100,000 residents — 81% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

74.0 /100k

Property Crime

464.2 /100k

Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.

Schools & Education

Henderson is served primarily by Minnesota New Country School. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Henderson, MN	National Avg
School District	Minnesota New Country School	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	9.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	20.2%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	94.7%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Henderson sees average highs of 21.9°F in January and 81.9°F in July, with 34.6 inches of annual precipitation and 39.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Henderson, MN
Average High — January	21.9°F
Average High — July	81.9°F
Annual Precipitation	34.6"
Annual Snowfall	39.1"

Demographics

Metric	Henderson, MN	National Avg
Population	957	—
Median Age	36.8	38.9
Unemployment Rate	4.8%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.8 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	96.1%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.6%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.6%	18.9%
Asian	0.3%	6.3%
Under 18	31.1%	22.2%
65 and over	11.8%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Le Sueur, MN 4 mi Belle Plaine, MN 10 mi Arlington, MN 10 mi Green Isle, MN 12 mi Le Center, MN 13 mi

ZIP Codes in Henderson

Henderson, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code:

56044

Henderson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henderson, MN affordable or expensive?

Henderson's cost of living index is 96, where 100 is the national average. That makes Henderson roughly 4% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage. The median home price is $187,100 and median rent is $958/month.

What is the crime rate in Henderson, MN?

Henderson's violent crime rate is 74.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 464.2 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in Henderson?

Public schools in Henderson are operated by Minnesota New Country School. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 9.3:1. 20.2% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Henderson, MN a good place to live?

Henderson, MN has a population of 957, a median household income of $89,531, and an unemployment rate of 4.8%. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.

What is the weather like in Henderson?

Henderson averages 21.9°F in January and 81.9°F in July. Annual rainfall is 34.6 inches with about 39.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Henderson?

Henderson, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56044.

What is the population of Henderson?

The population of Henderson, Minnesota is 957 with a median age of 36.8. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Henderson?

Key numbers for living in Henderson: cost of living index 96 (100 = US average), median home $187,100, median household income $89,531, crime index 21 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Henderson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.