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Henderson, NE

Henderson, NE.

Population: 1,314 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Henderson, NE is $252,527 — up 1.8% over the past year. 2 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Low, with hail, strongwind, drought the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 9.5% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$252,527

Median home value

+1.8%

1-year change

Relatively Low

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$252,527
1-year appreciation
+1.8%
3-year appreciation
+12.9%
5-year appreciation
+30.5%
10-year appreciation
+108.6%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$256,259
House Price Index (state)
431.4 (+2.1% YoY)

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

Market activity

For-sale inventory
8
New listings (monthly)
2

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

Affordability

Cost of living index (Below Average)
90.5 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
12.3¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$11.40/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
2
Elementary schools
1
Middle schools
0
High schools
1
Schools include
HEARTLAND COMMUNITY HIGH SCH, HEARTLAND COMMUNITY ELEMENTARY

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

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Low
Top hazards (county)
hail, strongWind, drought, iceStorm, tornado
Notable hazard ratings (county)
drought: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively High · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate · lightning: Relatively Low · strongWind: Relatively High · tornado: Relatively Moderate
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 14% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
27.3%
Radon potential (county)
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
PCE Southeast Contamination (11 mi)
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
29.6 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
5b (extreme annual low -15 to -10°F)

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

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
14
Nearest airport
Boardman Aerial Airport (5 mi)
Nearest major airport
Central Nebraska Regional Airport (GRI) (30 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
1
Hospitals include
HENDERSON COMMUNITY HOSPITAL
EV charging stations (within 10 mi)
6
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.3 kWh/m²/day)

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

Migration

Net migration (county)
+32 tax filers

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

Housing stock

Median year housing built
1,966
Housing built before 1970
56.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
6.1%
Median annual property tax
$1,863
Households with broadband internet
71.8%

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

Employment & development

Total county employment
6,414
Average weekly wage
$987
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Wholesale Trade, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
14

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

How it compares

HendersonState medianUS median
Median home value$252,527$237,615$289,727
Median annual property tax$1,863$2,000$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, NE?
$252,527.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Henderson, NE?
Overall risk: Relatively Low (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: hail, strongWind, drought, iceStorm, tornado.
What is the wildfire risk in Henderson, NE?
Risk to homes is higher than 14% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Henderson, NE?
High radon potential — EPA Zone 1 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Henderson, NE?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Henderson, NE?
2 schools (1 elementary, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
What is the cost of living in Henderson, NE?
Regional Price Parity: 90.5 (100 = US average) (Below Average) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

ZIP code for Henderson

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