What are the schools like in South Henderson, NC?

School district data for South Henderson is sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES).

What is the median household income in South Henderson?

The median household income in South Henderson, NC is $35,341 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 23.1%.

What is the weather like in South Henderson, NC?

South Henderson has an average high temperature of 50.6°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 48.6 inches and annual snowfall averages 1.6 inches.

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

Q: What is the crime rate in South Henderson, NC?

South Henderson has a violent crime rate of 830.8 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 2970.7 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is South Henderson, NC a Good Place to Live?

South Henderson is a small town of 1,187 in North Carolina, with a median household income of $35,341 and a 23.1% unemployment rate.

Strengths: South Henderson's profile is close to national averages across most measures.

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

All South 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

Cost of living data is based on the Bureau of Economic Analysis Regional Price Parities for the South Henderson metro area.

Metric	South Henderson, NC	National Avg
Median Home Value	N/A	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	$729	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	53.4%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$35,341	$74,755

Crime & Safety

High Crime

South Henderson's violent crime rate is 830.8 per 100,000 residents — 119% higher than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

830.8 /100k

Property Crime

2970.7 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Metric	South Henderson, NC	National Avg
School District	N/A	—
Elementary Schools	N/A	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	N/A	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	N/A	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	10.0%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	78.0%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

South Henderson sees average highs of 50.6°F in January and 90.1°F in July, with 48.6 inches of annual precipitation and 1.6 inches of snow per year.

Metric	South Henderson, NC
Average High — January	50.6°F
Average High — July	90.1°F
Annual Precipitation	48.6"
Annual Snowfall	1.6"

Demographics

Metric	South Henderson, NC	National Avg
Population	1,187	—
Median Age	32.3	38.9
Unemployment Rate	23.1%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	30.3 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	21.0%	59.3%
Black or African American	60.8%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	17.2%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	29.1%	22.2%
65 and over	7.9%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Henderson, NC 2 mi Kittrell, NC 6 mi Middleburg, NC 8 mi Oxford, NC 10 mi Stovall, NC 13 mi

South Henderson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is South Henderson, NC affordable or expensive?

South Henderson has a median home value of N/A and median rent of $729/month against a median household income of $35,341.

What is the crime rate in South Henderson, NC?

South Henderson's violent crime rate is 830.8 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 2970.7 per 100,000 (national avg ~2,100). Data from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program.

What are the schools like in South Henderson?

School district information is sourced from NCES Common Core of Data.

Is South Henderson, NC a good place to live?

South Henderson, NC has a population of 1,187, a median household income of $35,341, and an unemployment rate of 23.1%. 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 South Henderson?

South Henderson averages 50.6°F in January and 90.1°F in July. Annual rainfall is 48.6 inches with about 1.6 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What is the population of South Henderson?

The population of South Henderson, North Carolina is 1,187 with a median age of 32.3. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in South Henderson?

Key numbers for living in South Henderson: median home N/A, median household income $35,341, crime index 188 (100 = US average, lower is safer). Whether these are benefits or drawbacks depends on where you're coming from — compare South Henderson side by side with your current city to see the trade-offs.