Living in Henderson County, Kentucky
Henderson County is a county in Kentucky with a population of around 46,407, part of the Evansville, IN-KY MSA metro area. The main communities are Henderson, Corydon, Robards.
Cost of Living
Median rent is $1,864/month, above the national average, with a median home price of around $179K. The county has a low unemployment rate at 3.4%.
Weather and Climate
The climate brings mild winters (highs around 46°F) and hot summers (highs around 85°F). Natural hazard risks include earthquake risk and tornado risk.
Demographics
Henderson County has middle-aged demographics, with a median age of 41 and a predominantly working-class population (18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher). The county votes lean Republican.
Henderson County, Kentucky
Home price trend in Henderson County
Top Cities and towns in Henderson County
Henderson
Population: 28,757
Home price:$153,824
Corydon
Population: 720
Home price:$161,198
Robards
Population: 515
Home price:$190,473
Demographics & Amenities in Henderson County
2 Hours to major Airport
Yes
Median age
41.2 Years
Average Family Size
3.04
Foreign-born population
Foreign-born population
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Amount of veterans
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Average travel time to work
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Hazards in Henderson County
Earthquakes
Relatively ModerateWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively ModerateTornados
Relatively ModerateEarthquakes
Relatively ModerateWildfires
Very LowHurricanes
Very LowDrought
Relatively ModerateTornados
Relatively Moderate
Terrain & Weather in Henderson County
Average Summer temperature
93°F
Coast
Not near the coast
Sun
Some sun
Precipitation
48.86 inches
Average Winter temperature
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Mountains
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Humidity
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Economy in Henderson County
Per Capita Personal Income
Per Capita Personal Income
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Homeownership rate (%)
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Employment rate
55.1%
Total Employer Establishments
90,922
Poverty (%)
16.5%
Unemployment rate (%)
3.4%
Vacant Housing Units
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Mean Hours Worked (male)
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Mean Hours Worked (female)
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Laws and Rights in Henderson County
Cannabis
Legal for medical use
Abortion
Illegal
Gun Carry
No permits required
Health inHenderson County
Excessive drinking, Adult smoking, Exercise opportunities
Crime Statistics in Henderson County
Robbery
0/ per 1000
Aggravated Assault
0/ per 1000
Burglary
0/ per 1000
Arson
0/ per 1000
Property Crimes, Violent Crimes, Auto Theft, Rape, Larceny
Auto Theft
NA/ per 1000
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NA/ per 1000
Total Violent Crimes
NA/ per 1000
Rape
NA/ per 1000
Larcency
NA/ per 1000