Henderson County , Kentucky

Population: 44,493 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $58,239 Home $165,700 Rent $794/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 44,493 residents, Henderson County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kentucky and neighboring counties alike.

$58,239
Median Income
household
$165,700
Home Value
median
$794/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $58,239
Per Capita Income $32,803
Poverty Rate 15.4%
Median Home Value $165,700
Median Gross Rent $794/mo
Owner Occupied 64.3%
Renter Occupied 35.7%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 44,493
Median Age 41 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 19.0%

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Low

Overall risk score: 73.2  ·  73th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
56.49
🌀 Hurricane
29.20
🔥 Wildfire
7.06
❄️ Winter Storm
75.14
🌍 Earthquake
92.94
☀️ Drought
71.18

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