Henning is a small town of 771 in Minnesota, with a median household income of $43,611
and a 2.1% unemployment rate.
Its cost of living index is 91 (US average = 100), which is
9% below the national average.
Strengths:
Henning stands out for an affordable cost of living, below-average home prices, solid school ratings (B).
Trade-offs:
No major red flags stand out in the available data. Whether Henning is right for you depends on your priorities — the full breakdown is below.
All Henning 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: 91.3
Henning's overall cost of living index is 91.3,
where 100 represents the US national average.
Living in Henning costs roughly 9% less than the average American city.
Metric
Henning, MN
National Avg
Median Home Value
$116,400
$244,900
Median Monthly Rent
$690
$1,163
Homeownership Rate
57.2%
65.9%
Median Household Income
$43,611
$74,755
Crime & Safety
Very Safe
Henning's violent crime rate is 81.7 per 100,000 residents
— 78% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.
Violent Crime
81.7 /100k
Property Crime
754.1 /100k
Vertical marker = national average. Source: FBI UCR Program.
Schools & Education
Henning is served primarily by HENNING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1
(better than the national average of ~16:1).
Metric
Henning, MN
National Avg
School District
HENNING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT
—
Elementary Schools
1
—
Middle Schools
N/A
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High Schools
1
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Student/Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
16.3%
35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher
84.3%
91.1%
Weather & Climate
Henning sees average highs of 17.4°F in January
and 78.6°F in July,
with 28.2 inches of annual precipitation
and 45.6 inches of snow per year.
Henning's cost of living index is 91, where 100 is the national average.
That makes Henning roughly 9% less expensive than a typical US city — a meaningful affordability advantage.
The median home price is $116,400 and median rent is $690/month.
Henning's violent crime rate is 81.7 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 754.1 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.
Public schools in Henning are operated by HENNING PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT.
The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools.
The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.7:1. 16.3% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Henning, MN has a population of 771, a median household income of $43,611, and an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
It offers below-average costs of living, which stretches take-home pay further than in most American cities. Whether it's right for you depends on your priorities — use the compare tool above to stack it against another city you're considering.
Henning averages 17.4°F in January and 78.6°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.2 inches
with about 45.6 inches of snow per year.
Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).
Henning, MN is covered by 1 ZIP code: 56551.
The population of Henning, Minnesota is 771 with a median age of 51.5. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Key numbers for living in Henning: cost of living index 91 (100 = US average), median home $116,400, median household income $43,611, crime index 27 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated B. Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare Henning side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.
