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Henderson

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  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Kentucky
  • 34 reviews
B
Overall Niche Grade
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  1. Public Schools
    B+
  2. Crime & Safety
    C+
  3. Housing
    B
  4. Nightlife
    B
  5. Good for Families
    B
  6. Diversity
    B+
  7. Jobs
    B-
  8. Weather
    B
  9. Cost of Living
    B+
  10. Health & Fitness
    B
  11. Outdoor Activities
    B
  12. Commute
    B+
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Population
28,870

Real Estate

Median Home Value
$105,100
National
$184,700
Median Rent
$620
National
$949
Area Feel
Suburban
Rent vs. Own
  • Rent
    51%
  • Own
    49%
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Henderson Rankings

Niche ranks thousands of places to live based on key statistics from the U.S. Census and and expert insights.

Crime & Safety

Crime & Safety
C+
Based on violent and property crime rates.
Violent Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Assault
    86
    283
  • Murder
    3
    6
  • Rape
    66
    41
  • Robbery
    83
    136
Property Crimes
  • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
National
  • Burglary
    592
    500
  • Theft
    1,892
    2,043
  • Motor Vehicle Theft
    170
    284
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Residents

Diversity
B+
Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
Median Household Income
$34,793
National
$55,322
Children
18%
Education Levels
National
  • Master's degree or higher
    7%
    12%
  • Bachelor's degree
    10%
    19%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    32%
    29%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    36%
    28%
  • Less than high school diploma
    15%
    13%
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  • Colleges
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I have lived in Henderson, Kentucky for all 17 years that I have existed. In my experience, I would say that regardless of what many people my age digress about how it's 'terrible here' and how they 'can't wait to get away', Henderson Kentucky is a pretty average town. The crowning piece of this contemporary rural community is definitely our natural surroundings, specifically, the Ohio River, and John James Audubon Park. The geological significance of this town is grand, and inspires many local artists to follow in the renowned John James' footsteps, creating works based off of the luscious flora and fauna.
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Henderson, though a bit small, has a decent city feel to it. There are quite a few restaurants and a decent amount of things to do for fun. There are ample job opportunities. If you were to get tired of the slightly small town feel, Evansville and Owensboro are both just 30 minutes away. Henderson is also not very far from my family, which allows me to see them fairly often.
I thoroughly enjoy Henderson Kentucky. Henderson is a small town with the small town vibe. Everyone knows one another. There may not be as much to do as other places, but we make it work. The people here are what make Henderson a great place to live.