Henderson, IA, 2017
Henderson’s story
146 years in pictures
Census counts: 201 in 1890, a peak of 244 in 1900, 144 in 2020. The archive holds 3 old photos and papers going back to 2004 and 2 maps from 1978 on.
- 1880Henderson is settled
HendersonIA
A town of 137, settled in 1880.
Photo: Jared Winkler · CC BY-SA 4.0
Population
137
2025 Census estimate · −0.7% since 2020
Typical home
$173K
−4.1% in a year
Household income
$54K
median
Median age
41.3
years
Jobs based here
2
A commuter town
Is Henderson a good place to live?
Henderson’s average trip to work is 34 minutes, against 19 minutes in Iowa’s towns and 25 minutes across U.S. towns. Of the 141 Iowa towns we compare, none has a higher share of households owning their home than Henderson. Henderson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.
Small town
137 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
Nearby towns
Getting set up
The full setup list →Moving to Henderson: who provides what
Who provides power, water and the rest in Henderson, and how to reach them.
PowerMidAmerican Energy11.2¢/kWh · EIA 2025HIFLD · EIA
WaterHenderson Water DepartmentNo health-based violations in 5 years · EPAEPA
Internet1 providers100% of addresses get 100/20 MbpsFCC
Trash & dumpNot on file yetWe don’t have Henderson’s trash rules yet
Register to voteOnlineIn Iowa you can register online until 15 days before Election Day, in person up to and including Election Day, or by mail (postmarked 15 days before).vote.govWho runs elections hereMills County AuditorMills County; contacts on the Handbook page.FVAP, Nov 2025
ZIP code5154151541 100%Census 2020
EPA SDWIS (Oct 9, 2026) · HIFLD + EIA-861 2025 · Census 2020 ZCTAs · NCES 2024–25 · registration: vote.gov, updated Nov 18, 2024.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Henderson.
Work & commute
Compared with most of Iowa and the rest of the country, more of Henderson’s residents live below the poverty line
25% of residents live below the poverty line in Henderson, above both Iowa’s towns (11%) and U.S. towns (9.6%). Most working residents leave Henderson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Omaha (14%), Glenwood (11%) and Council Bluffs (10%).
0%work in town
Where working residents work
In Henderson0%
Omaha14%
Glenwood11%
Council Bluffs10%
Red Oak8%
26 mi
median commute distance
2
jobs based in Henderson
A commuter town
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACS
Housing
Homes in Henderson are worth about $173K, by Zillow’s estimate
The typical Henderson home is worth about $173,000, down 4.1% in a year, 27% below the Iowa typical home.
$173KZillow home value
Typical home value
Henderson$173K
Iowa$237K
−4.1%
value change, 1 year
1
homes sold in March
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data Center
Climate
In Henderson, expect four seasons and pleasant summers
Henderson has cold winters and warm summers. Among 141 Iowa towns, just 10 have a higher July high than Henderson.
20″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter16–35°
Spring39–62°
Summer63–84°
Fall41–64°
Oct 13
typical first frost
Apr 24
typical last frost
+0.7°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020
Natural hazards
Henderson faces a high natural-hazard risk, led by inland flooding
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.
66risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingTornadoesHail
5
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMA
Health
More of Henderson’s adults have high blood pressure than in the typical Iowa or U.S. town
42% of Henderson adults have high blood pressure. Henderson beats the Iowa average on 2 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 8. 14% of Henderson adults have diabetes.
| Henderson | Iowa towns | U.S. towns | |
|---|---|---|---|
| High blood pressure (CDC PLACES) | 42% | 35% | 35% |
| Diabetes (CDC PLACES) | 14% | 12% | 12% |
| Sleep under 7 hours (CDC PLACES) | 30% | 32% | 36% |
| Obesity (CDC PLACES) | 41% | 38% | 35% |
32 measures vs. Iowa
2 better22 too close to call8 worse
| What stands out | Henderson | IA |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 82.3% | 77.8% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.8% | 84.1% |
| More adults with heart disease | 9.4% | 6.6% |
Montgomery County Memorial Hospital
13.8 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSA
Keep exploring
Everything we know about Henderson
16pages on Henderson
The big questions
Out and about
After high school
Colleges nearby
None within 15 miles of Henderson; the nearest are
Iowa Western Community CollegeCommunity college · Public · Council Bluffs21.2 mi$6,930 in-state tuitionUniversity of Nebraska Medical CenterUniversity or college · Public · Omaha, NE29.4 mi
About 8 of every 100 Henderson residents are enrolled in college, against 6 across Iowa.
A commuter town
100% of working residents leave Henderson for work
Where Henderson’s working residents go each day. Line width shows the share.
2jobs based in Henderson
0%of working residents work in town
26 mimedian commute distance
Census LEHD 2023
About Henderson
City in Iowa, United States
Henderson is a city in Mills County, Iowa, United States. The population was 144 at the time of the 2020 census.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1880
- Area
- 0.2 sq mi
- Elevation
- 1,043 ft
- ZIP code
- 51541
Questions about Henderson
Short answers, built from the data on this page.
Is Henderson, IA a good place to live?
Henderson has fewer than 1,000 residents, too few for fair grades; the figures below are still real.