The Town FilesHenderson, Texas
City in Rusk County · population 13,271 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $173,700
- Household income
- $61,285
- Jan low / Jul high
- 36° / 94°
- Snow a year
- 1 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 20
- Median age
- 37.1
Henderson is a city of 13,271 people in Rusk County, Texas. The median home is worth $173,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). It ranks better for cycling than 93% of Texas towns, hipper than 90% of Texas towns, more walkable than 83% of Texas towns.
How Henderson ranks
Percentile among Texas towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Texas towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Henderson is worth $173,700, below the typical Texas town ($184,100). Homes cost about 2.8 times the median household income of $61,285, which is more affordable than 56% of Texas towns. Median rent is $1,007 a month. 64.8% of households own their home.
| Housing | Henderson | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $173,700 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $1,007 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $61,285 | $65,842 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.8× | 2.9× |
| Homeownership | 64.8% | 72.9% |
| Median year built | 1972 | 1985 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 0.5% | — |
Who lives in Henderson
| People | Henderson | Typical Texas town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.1 | 37.1 |
| Age 65 and over | 16.4% | 15.6% |
| Under 18 | 20.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.5% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 14.9% | 13.1% |
| Veterans | 6.7% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 6.7% | — |
| Work from home | 3.9% | 7.8% |
| Average commute | 19.5 min | 26.1 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.1% | 89.2% |
Weather in Henderson
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 35.6°F. About 50.4 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 0.6 inches of snow (typical Texas town: 0.2 in). Expect about 89 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 41 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Henderson since 1950, compared with 21 for the typical Texas town. 6 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F3, struck on April 6, 2003 about 1.4 miles from the town center. The most recent was on July 8, 2024.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 69 times; the largest was 3.00 inches on April 9, 2021.
Severe weather in Rusk County since 1996
Rusk County has been included in 27 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for fire, flood, other.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4798: Hurricane Beryl |
| May 17, 2024 | Flood | DR-4781: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| August 24, 2020 | Hurricane | EM-3540: Tropical Storms Marco And Laura |
Jobs and pay in Rusk County
Rusk County had 13,100 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $53,942 a year. Unemployment was 4.1% in 2023; in Henderson itself the ACS puts it at 4.2%.
Public schools in Henderson
6 public schools with 3,931 students, about 13.2 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENDERSON H S | 9-12 | 983 | 12.6 |
| HENDERSON MIDDLE | 6-8 | 759 | 13.3 |
| WILLIAM E WYLIE EL | 1-3 | 660 | 16.1 |
| CARLISLE SCHOOL | PK-12 | 639 | 10.7 |
| NORTHSIDE EL | 4-5 | 454 | 11.9 |
| MONNIE MEYER WYLIE PRI | PK-K | 436 | 18.2 |
Towns near Henderson
- Lake Cherokee, TX16.4 mi · 2,980 people · home $345,000
- Kilgore, TX17.0 mi · 13,376 people · home $171,600
- Liberty City, TX22.1 mi · 2,721 people · home $200,000
- Longview, TX25.2 mi · 81,638 people · home $202,600
- Whitehouse, TX25.2 mi · 8,257 people · home $253,800
- White Oak, TX26.0 mi · 6,225 people · home $235,000
- Carthage, TX26.8 mi · 6,569 people · home $164,200
- Hallsville, TX27.1 mi · 4,277 people · home $229,800
Henderson questions
Is Henderson, Texas a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Henderson scores better for retirees than 32% of Texas towns and quieter than 34%. 16.4% of residents are 65 or older (median age 37.1).
How much does a house cost in Henderson?
The median owner-occupied home in Henderson is valued at $173,700 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $61,285, so homes cost about 2.8 times income. Median rent is $1,007 a month.
What is the weather like in Henderson?
July highs average 93.6°F and January lows 35.6°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 50.4 inches of precipitation a year and 0.6 inches of snow.
Does Henderson get tornadoes?
20 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Henderson since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F3 on April 6, 2003. The typical Texas town has had 21.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)