City safety & data profile

HendersonNV

Henderson, NV is a 286K-resident city in Clark County with a median household income of $90,138.

Clark County, Nevada. Federal health, economic, and safety indicators for Henderson, drawn from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey, CDC PLACES, and CMS Hospital Compare. Henderson has a population larger than 98% of the 4,640 U.S. cities Areazine tracks, a median home value of $484,900, and 5 hospitals serving the surrounding area.

Data updated 2026-07-22

286K
Population
Top 2%
By size
$90,138
Median income
$484,900
Median home
9%
Poverty rate

The read on Henderson

Henderson posts a median household income higher than 61% of U.S. cities Areazine tracks, where 5 hospitals serve the Henderson area.

Top 39%
by median income, US cities
5
hospitals in & near Henderson

Where Henderson income ranks nationally

Median household income vs. every place Areazine profiles (place-level ACS)

$90,138 Top 39% higher than 61% of 3,889 places Areazine profiles

$0–$20,000: 0 places Areazine profiles (0%). Below this entry. $20,000–$40,000: 71 places Areazine profiles (2%). Below this entry. $40,000–$60,000: 788 places Areazine profiles (20%). Below this entry. $60,000–$80,000: 1,055 places Areazine profiles (27%). Below this entry. $80,000–$100,000: 768 places Areazine profiles (20%). This entry sits in this band. $100,000–$120,000: 515 places Areazine profiles (13%). Above this entry. $120,000–$140,000: 308 places Areazine profiles (8%). Above this entry. $140,000–$160,000: 171 places Areazine profiles (4%). Above this entry. $160,000–$180,000: 92 places Areazine profiles (2%). Above this entry. $180,000–$200,000: 47 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $200,000–$220,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. $220,000–$240,000: 18 places Areazine profiles (0%). Above this entry. $240,000–$260,000: 28 places Areazine profiles (1%). Above this entry. NV $0 $260,000 every profiled place, bucketed by value

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Source U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (place-level) · 2024 ACS 5-year

The quick read

Reading Henderson, NV beyond the headline numbers

Henderson sits inside Clark County, Nevada, at roughly 36.04°N, -114.98°W. Population 285,667, $90,138 median household income. Median home value $484,900, median rent $1,824. Poverty rate 9%, read against that income figure since two cities on the same median can differ underneath it.

CDC PLACES: Henderson's highest-prevalence health measure is short sleep duration at 37.9%, then high blood pressure at 34.2%. 5 hospitals in/around Henderson, 2.5/5 avg rating, 2 with an ER.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, CDC PLACES, CMS Hospital Compare, plus live alerts for Henderson from FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC. Comparison bars benchmark each metric against the national reference.

Population
285,667
Henderson
Median Income
$90,138
+33% vs avg
Median Home Value
$484,900
+113% vs avg
Median Age
42.8
years

10-Year Trends 2013–2024

County-level trend (Clark County) - Henderson's own historical series isn't separately published by the Census Bureau, so these year-over-year figures track the surrounding county, not the city alone.

20132024
Population
2.3M+18%
Median Income
$76,472+45%
Median Home Value
$431,000+161%
Poverty Rate
13%-14%
Unemployment
7.5%-40%

Economics

Economics indicators for Henderson, NV
IndicatorValue
Median Rent
$1,824/mo
Poverty Rate
9% -37% vs avg
Unemployment 6.8%
Bachelor's Degree+ 37.4%
Work From Home 17.5%
Public Transit 0.6%

Population

White 61.7%
African American 6.9%
Asian 9.8%
Two or More Ethnicities 3.5%

Health Profile 15 measures

Health Indicators

Short Sleep Duration
37.9%
High Blood Pressure
34.2%
Obesity
28.9%
Physical Inactivity
22.2%
Frequent Mental Distress
17.5%
Binge Drinking
15.6%
Frequent Physical Distress
13.6%
Current Smoking
12.8%
Diabetes
10.9%
Lack of Health Insurance
10.3%

Preventive Care

Dental Visit 63.8%
Annual Checkup 75.4%

Other Measures

Current Asthma
10.1%
Coronary Heart Disease
6.1%
Stroke
3.2%

Hospitals 5 total

Rating Distribution
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Average Rating
2.5/5
Total Hospitals
5
With ER
2
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Frequently Asked Questions 6

What is the population of Henderson, NV? ▼
Henderson, NV has a population of 285,667 people, located in Clark County, Nevada.
What is the median household income in Henderson? ▼
The median household income in Henderson, NV is $90,138 per year, per the U.S. Census ACS. The poverty rate is 9%.
What is the median home value in Henderson? ▼
The median home value in Henderson, NV is $484,900. Median rent is $1,824/month.
What are the top health concerns in Henderson? ▼
The top health indicators in Henderson include Short Sleep Duration (37.9%), High Blood Pressure (34.2%), Obesity (28.9%). Data from CDC PLACES.
How many hospitals are in Henderson? ▼
Henderson has 5 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. 2 have emergency departments.
What is the median age in Henderson? ▼
The median age in Henderson, NV is 42.8 years. 37.4% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Safety Context

Henderson, NV is located in Clark County, Nevada. With a population of 286K and a $90,138 median household income, the community faces health challenges including short sleep duration and high blood pressure. Residents have access to 5 hospitals with an average rating of 2.5/5 stars. Safety alerts for the Henderson area are monitored from federal and state agencies including FEMA, NOAA, FDA, and CPSC.

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Primary source data

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Using Henderson's profile

Use this as a starting research checklist, not a verdict on whether to live here.

  • Check live recalls, weather and hazard alerts scoped to the Henderson area before relying on national headlines. Check your area
  • Read the poverty rate alongside the income figure, two places with the same median can have very different realities.
  • Compare Henderson against Nevada peers on any ranking lens. Explore Nevada

Population and economics (income, home value, poverty, education) are place-level U.S. Census ACS; health is CDC PLACES; hospital counts reflect facilities in and around the city.

Data Sources

All data on this page comes from official U.S. government sources. Population and economic data from the Census Bureau American Community Survey (2024 5-year estimates, place geography). Health data from the CDC PLACES program (2023). Hospital ratings from CMS Hospital Compare (2024). Climate data from NOAA. Education data from NCES. Cost of living from Bureau of Economic Analysis. Crime statistics, where referenced on Areazine, originate from the FBI Crime Data Explorer. Housing market figures referenced on Areazine come from HUD Fair Market Rents. Census economics and population are at place geography; some health and hospital indicators are reported at the county level (Clark County) where that is the smallest published unit.

Every figure on Areazine is published directly from official U.S. government sources, no number is typed in by an editor. City demographic and health figures are compiled directly from U.S. Census, CDC, and CMS releases, updated quarterly within 30 days of upstream release. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of 2026.