City profile
Henderson, TX
Rusk County · Population 13,385
Henderson is a town in Rusk County, TX with about 13,385 residents and a typical home value near $174,000. It is 124 miles from Dallas, TX, which shapes its climate, healthcare access and amenities.
Climate
Climate type
Warm & sunny
Winter avg
49°F
Summer avg
87°F
Sunny days / yr
234
Home prices & cost of living
Median home price
$173,700
Typical monthly housing
$1,204
Cost of living (100 = U.S.)
80
Taxes
- Property tax
- 1.80%
- State income tax (top)
- None
- Social Security
- Not taxed
- Pensions
- Not taxed
- Sales tax (state + avg. local)
- 8.20%
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low · county score 54/100
Top hazards: Strong wind, Heat wave, Ice storm
Nearest major airport
129 mi to Dallas Love Field (DAL)
Political lean (2024 county vote)
Leans Republican · 20% Democratic / 79% Republican
Community
Population
13,385
Black population
18.9%
County
Rusk County
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2025–2026 trends
2026 market trends
- ▸TX is gaining retirees — a sign of strong retiree services and community
- ▸Home insurance premiums are rising quickly here
- ▸Home prices are softening in 2026 — more room to negotiate
- ▸Climate/cost risks to check: extreme heat, hail
Highlights
- About 13,385 residents
- Typical home value about $174,000
- 124 miles from Dallas, TX
Trade-offs
- Smaller community with fewer local amenities
- Scores for this place are estimated from Census data and the nearest major city
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