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Henderson

#11 in Best Suburbs to Live in Evansville Area
  • B
    Overall Grade
  • Town in Kentucky
  • 37 reviews
    B
    Overall Niche Grade
    How are grades calculated?
    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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    Henderson is a town in Kentucky with a population of 28,859. Henderson is in Henderson County. Living in Henderson offers residents a dense suburban feel and most residents own their homes. Many families live in Henderson and residents tend to lean conservative. The public schools in Henderson are above average.
    About Henderson...
    Population
    28,859

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $109,900
    National
    $184,700
    Median Rent
    $640
    National
    $949
    Area Feel
    Dense Suburban
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      50%
    • Own
      50%
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    Crime & Safety

    Crime & Safety
    C+
    Based on violent and property crime rates.
    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Assault
      104
      282.7
    • Murder
      6.9
      6.1
    • Rape
      48.5
      40.7
    • Robbery
      79.7
      135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    National
    • Burglary
      433.3
      500.1
    • Theft
      1,660.5
      2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      239.2
      284

    Residents

    Diversity
    B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      13%
    • 10-17 years
      10%
    • 18-24 years
      8%
    • 25-34 years
      14%
    • 35-44 years
      13%
    • 45-54 years
      13%
    • 55-64 years
      13%
    • 65+ years
      17%
    Education Levels
    National
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      12%
    • Bachelor's degree
      9%
      19%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      33%
      29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      36%
      28%
    • Less than high school diploma
      16%
      13%

    Working in Henderson

    Jobs
    B-
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $36,274
    National
    $55,322
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    Henderson Reviews

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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 is a great town for families. There are many things to do here like go to the local movie theater, go bowling, roller skating, and visit one of the multiple parks in town. Henderson has a great downtown area that welcomes everyone. With the parks, the restaurants, and the multiple stores, Henderson is welcome to everyone.
    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.