Henry County , Kentucky
Population: 15,774 residents · 2023 Census ACS
Income $60,736 Home $181,300 Rent $871/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Across 15,774 residents, Henry County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Kentucky and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Henry County in the bottom 16% nationally for natural-hazard exposure — an underrated factor in long-term housing-cost comparisons.
$60,736
Median Income
household
$181,300
Home Value
median
$871/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate
Income & Housing
| Median Household Income | $60,736 |
| Per Capita Income | $30,492 |
| Poverty Rate | 16.6% |
| Median Home Value | $181,300 |
| Median Gross Rent | $871/mo |
| Owner Occupied | 75.8% |
| Renter Occupied | 24.2% |
Demographics & Education
| Total Population | 15,774 |
| Median Age | 41.6 yrs |
| Bachelor's or Higher | 14.8% |
Natural Hazard Risk
FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores
Overall risk score: 15.7 · 16th national percentile
🌪️ Tornado
50.16
🌀 Hurricane
9.68
🔥 Wildfire
5.92
❄️ Winter Storm
15.91
🌍 Earthquake
43.19
☀️ Drought
22.46
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