What are the schools like in Henderson, NE?

Henderson is served primarily by HEARTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district operates 1 elementary schools, several middle schools, and 1 high schools with a student-to-teacher ratio of 10.3:1.

What is the median household income in Henderson?

The median household income in Henderson, NE is $72,656 according to the most recent US Census American Community Survey 5-year estimates. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

What is the weather like in Henderson, NE?

Henderson has an average high temperature of 35.7°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 28.4 inches and annual snowfall averages 28.1 inches.

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

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

Henderson has a violent crime rate of 117.0 incidents per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 986.9 per 100,000. The national average violent crime rate is approximately 380 per 100,000.

Is Henderson, NE a Good Place to Live?

Henderson is a small town of 958 in Nebraska, with a median household income of $72,656 .

Strengths: Henderson stands out for below-average home prices, solid school ratings (A-), short average commutes.

Trade-offs: No major red flags stand out in the available data. 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

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

Metric	Henderson, NE	National Avg
Median Home Value	$140,000	$244,900
Median Monthly Rent	N/A	$1,163
Homeownership Rate	90.0%	65.9%
Median Household Income	$72,656	$74,755

Crime & Safety

Very Safe

Henderson's violent crime rate is 117.0 per 100,000 residents — 69% lower than the national average of ~380 per 100,000.

Violent Crime

117.0 /100k

Property Crime

986.9 /100k

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

Schools & Education

Henderson is served primarily by HEARTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1 (better than the national average of ~16:1).

Metric	Henderson, NE	National Avg
School District	HEARTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS	—
Elementary Schools	1	—
Middle Schools	N/A	—
High Schools	1	—
Student/Teacher Ratio	10.3:1	16:1
Bachelor's Degree or Higher	28.8%	35.4%
High School Diploma or Higher	95.6%	91.1%

Weather & Climate

Henderson sees average highs of 35.7°F in January and 86.5°F in July, with 28.4 inches of annual precipitation and 28.1 inches of snow per year.

Metric	Henderson, NE
Average High — January	35.7°F
Average High — July	86.5°F
Annual Precipitation	28.4"
Annual Snowfall	28.1"

Demographics

Metric	Henderson, NE	National Avg
Population	958	—
Median Age	42.1	38.9
Unemployment Rate	0.0%	3.7%
Avg Commute Time	9.9 min	26 min
White (non-Hispanic)	93.2%	59.3%
Black or African American	0.4%	13.6%
Hispanic or Latino	0.0%	18.9%
Asian	0.0%	6.3%
Under 18	27.7%	22.2%
65 and over	33.3%	16.8%

Nearby Cities

Lushton, NE 6 mi Bradshaw, NE 8 mi Hampton, NE 8 mi Stockham, NE 8 mi McCool Junction, NE 11 mi

ZIP Codes in Henderson

Henderson, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code:

68371

Henderson vs Other Cities

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Henderson, NE affordable or expensive?

Henderson has a median home value of $140,000 and median rent of N/A/month against a median household income of $72,656.

What is the crime rate in Henderson, NE?

Henderson's violent crime rate is 117.0 per 100,000 residents — the national average is ~380 per 100,000. Property crime is 986.9 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 HEARTLAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS. The district has 1 elementary, several middle, and 1 high schools. The student-to-teacher ratio is 10.3:1. 28.8% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Is Henderson, NE a good place to live?

Henderson, NE has a population of 958, a median household income of $72,656, and an unemployment rate of 0.0%. 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 35.7°F in January and 86.5°F in July. Annual rainfall is 28.4 inches with about 28.1 inches of snow per year. Based on NOAA 30-year climate normals (1991–2020).

What ZIP codes are in Henderson?

Henderson, NE is covered by 1 ZIP code: 68371.

What is the population of Henderson?

The population of Henderson, Nebraska is 958 with a median age of 42.1. Source: US Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What are the pros and cons of living in Henderson?

Key numbers for living in Henderson: median home $140,000, median household income $72,656, crime index 37 (100 = US average, lower is safer), schools rated A-. 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.