Henderson Urban Area, NC

Livability

directions_bike Bikeability 1/10
directions_run Walkability 1/10
directions_bus Transit 1/10
directions_car Commute 6/10
home Housing 9/10
visibility Safety 4/10
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
Safety Challenges. The area has higher crime rates, with a noticeable presence of violent or property crime requiring vigilance.
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
42,361 332.4M (US)
Median Age
39.9 yr 39 yr (US)
Family Households
62.6% 64% (US)
College-Educated
18.5% 35% (US)

Economy

Median Income
$46,943 $79K (US)
Above Poverty
82.3% 88% (US)
Average Commute
28 mi 29 mi (US)
Moved Recently
9.7% 13% (US)

Housing

Median Home
$146,300 $303K (US)
Median Expenses
$441 $612 (US)
Median Rent
$604 $1,165 (US)
Owner-Occupied
47.5% 58% (US)

Crime

Violent Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing crime involving violence or threats.

How the Violent Crime Score here compares with other places

North Carolina
1
United States
4

Property Crime Score

Likelihood of experiencing theft, burglary, or property damage.

How the Property Crime Score here compares with other places

North Carolina
2
United States
4

Politics

Historical Voting Patterns

This place is deep blue country, with 61% of residents leaning left and 36% leaning right.

Liberal (62%) (37%) 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 3 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 4 0 76
Sep 4 0 69
Oct 3 0 58
Nov 3 0 49
Dec 3 0 41

Hazards

Inland Flood Risk

Tornado Risk

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Schools

Vance County Middle School
2 miles, SE · 1star
Vance Charter School
2 miles, SW · 3.2star
AdVance Academy
3 miles, S · 2.8star
Henderson Middle
3 miles, S · 1.4star
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Colleges

Louisburg College
19 miles, S · 1.4star
Living Arts College
30 miles, SW · 1.4star
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Hospitals

Maria Parham Medical Center
3 miles, W · 2.3star
Granville Health Systems
11 miles, W · 3.2star
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Airports

Pitt-Greenville Airport
76 miles, SE · 1star
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