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
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
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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