Henderson, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 7/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 3/10
local_library Schools 4/10
local_airport Airports 5/10
school Colleges 2/10
accessibility Hospitals 2/10
directions_bike Bikeability
Not Bikeable. The area lacks biking infrastructure and has unsafe or impractical conditions for cyclists, requiring alternative transportation methods.
directions_run Walkability
Not Walkable. The area is heavily car-dependent, with almost no amenities within walking distance or pedestrian-friendly infrastructure.
directions_car Commute
Average Commutes. Travel times and convenience are typical, with some challenges during peak hours or in certain areas.
directions_bus Transit
Very Limited Access. The area has little to no public transportation infrastructure, making it difficult to travel without a personal vehicle.
home Housing
Relatively Affordable. Housing and rent are moderately priced, and the overall cost of living is manageable for the average household.
visibility Safety
Elevated Risk. The area faces significant challenges with crime, creating concerns for personal and property safety.
local_airport Airports
Limited Accessibility. Getting to the airport requires significant travel time or effort. Not ideal for frequent travel.
accessibility Hospitals
Healthcare Scarce. The area has little to no access to hospitals or healthcare providers, requiring significant travel for most medical needs.
school Colleges
Higher Education Desert. The area has little to no access to colleges, requiring significant travel or relocation for education.
local_library Schools
Average to Mixed. Schools perform near average overall, though quality can vary by campus. Students have access to standard educational pathways, with some stronger programs available.

Residents

Population
14,922 332.4M (US)
Median Age
36.6 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
55.7% 64% (US)
College-Educated
16.2% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$38,780 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
73.7% 88% (US)
Average Commute
24 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
10.0% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$116,800 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$504 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$530 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
33.8% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

Vance County
6
Henderson Urban Area
6
North Carolina
1

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

Vance County
7
Henderson Urban Area
7
North Carolina
2

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 65% of residents leaning left and 32% leaning right.

Liberal (66%) (33%) Conservative

Climate

Humid subtropical climate. Hot humid summers and mild winters with precipitation in all seasons. See monthly weather averages below.

Month Rain (in) Snow (in) Temp (°F)
Jan 4 2 38
Feb 3 1 41
Mar 4 0 48
Apr 3 0 57
May 4 0 66
Jun 4 0 74
Jul 5 0 78
Aug 5 0 76
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 4 0 58
Nov 3 0 49
Dec 3 0 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

EM Rollins Elementary
<1 miles, SW · 1.4star
AdVance Academy
<1 miles, E · 2.8star
Henderson Middle
<1 miles, E · 1.4star
Vance Charter School
2 miles, N · 3.2star
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Colleges

Louisburg College
17 miles, S · 1.4star
Living Arts College
28 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Maria Parham Medical Center
2 miles, NW · 2.3star
Granville Health Systems
10 miles, NW · 3.2star
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Airports

Pitt-Greenville Airport
75 miles, SE · 1star
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