Henderson County , Texas

Population: 83,658 residents · 2023 Census ACS

Income $63,955 Home $189,600 Rent $978/mo
Page updated: · Data vintage: CDC PLACES 2023 · FEMA NRI v1.20
Sources: CDC PLACES·FEMA NRI·Census ACS · Methodology

Across 83,658 residents, Henderson County tracks on the more affordable end of national norms — useful as a comparison anchor for Texas and neighboring counties alike. FEMA's National Risk Index ranks Henderson County in the top 15% nationally for overall natural-hazard exposure, with tornado activity the dominant local risk.

$63,955
Median Income
household
$189,600
Home Value
median
$978/mo
Monthly Rent
median gross
N/A
Unemployment
rate

Income & Housing

Median Household Income $63,955
Per Capita Income $33,734
Poverty Rate 14.2%
Median Home Value $189,600
Median Gross Rent $978/mo
Owner Occupied 76.5%
Renter Occupied 23.5%

Demographics & Education

Total Population 83,658
Median Age 43.8 yrs
Bachelor's or Higher 20.2%

Health Outcomes

CDC PLACES 2023 · % of adults

35.6%
Obesity
11.3%
Diabetes
16.1%
Smoking
34.0%
High Blood Pressure
30.1%
No Physical Activity
25.7%
Depression
36.4%
Insufficient Sleep
76.8%
Annual Checkup

Natural Hazard Risk

FEMA National Risk Index · county-level scores

Relatively Moderate

Overall risk score: 84.5  ·  85th national percentile

🌪️ Tornado
93.54
🌀 Hurricane
66.21
🔥 Wildfire
75.48
❄️ Winter Storm
67.66
🌍 Earthquake
50.64
☀️ Drought
58.52

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