City profile
Henderson, KY
Henderson County · Population 27,852
Henderson is a town in Henderson County, KY with about 27,852 residents and a typical home value near $160,000. It is 86 miles from Bowling Green, KY, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Four seasons
Winter avg
34°F
Summer avg
78°F
Sunny days / yr
205
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$160,100
Typical monthly housing
$976
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
75
Taxes
- Property tax
- 0.80%
- State income tax (top)
- 4%
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Partly exempt
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 6.00%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 73/100
Top hazards: Earthquake, Strong wind, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
103 mi to Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 35% Democratic / 64% Republican
Community
Population
27,852
Black population
12.3%
County
Henderson County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸Home prices are still rising in 2026 — good for long-term value, less room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: flooding, tornadoes
Highlights
- About 27,852 residents
- Typical home value about $160,000
- 86 miles from Bowling Green, KY
Trade-offs
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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