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Henderson, MN

Henderson, MN.

Population: 2,370 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Henderson, MN is $370,601 — up 6.5% over the past year. 4 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Very Low, with strongwind the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 10.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$370,601

Median home value

+6.5%

1-year change

Very Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$370,601
1-year appreciation
+6.5%
3-year appreciation
+11.7%
5-year appreciation
+23.7%
10-year appreciation
+72.6%
All-time peak (2026-06)
$370,662
House Price Index (state)
429.3 (+3.3% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

For-sale inventory
4

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
15.8¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.00/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
4
Elementary schools
2
Middle schools
0
High schools
2
Charter schools
3
School districts serving the area
Minnesota New Country School, EDVISIONS OFF CAMPUS SCHOOL, LE SUEUR-HENDERSON SCHOOL DISTRICT
Schools include
MINNESOTA NEW COUNTRY SCHOOL, Minnesota New Country Elementary, EDVISIONS OFF CAMPUS SCHOOL, HILLTOP ELEMENTARY

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Very Low
Top hazards (county)
strongWind
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively Low · drought: Relatively Low · hail: Relatively Low · iceStorm: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively Moderate · tornado: Relatively Low
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 11% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
33.6%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Annual precipitation
34.0 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
4b (extreme annual low -25 to -20°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Amenities

National parks within ~60 mi
1
Nearest national park
Mississippi National River & Recreation Area (50 mi)
Airports within 30 mi
19
Nearest airport
Le Sueur Municipal Airport (9 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1,090
Hospitals include
MIZELL MEMORIAL HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL, CRENSHAW COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.1 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (3.8 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
-40 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,973
Housing built before 1970
46.9%
Housing built 2000 or later
23.2%
Median annual property tax
$3,312
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
59.8%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
3,072
Average weekly wage
$1,039
Top industries (by employment)
Agriculture, Health Care, Construction
Annual residential building permits (county)
13

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HendersonState medianUS median
Median home value$370,601$304,931$289,727
Median annual property tax$3,312$2,128$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Henderson, MN?
$370,601.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Henderson, MN?
Overall risk: Very Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: strongWind.
What is the wildfire risk in Henderson, MN?
Risk to homes is higher than 11% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Henderson, MN?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Henderson, MN?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Henderson, MN?
4 schools (2 elementary, 2 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Henderson, MN?
Regional Price Parity: 90.0 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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