Henderson, Kentucky
Henderson is a city of 27,852 people in Henderson County, Kentucky, founded in 1797.
Why visit Henderson
Townapedia lists 12 museums and landmarks, 22 parks and trails, 32 places to eat, 6 places to stay and 2 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Henderson Bridge, Showplace Cinemas Henderson, Alves Historic District and Audubon School.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 24°F.
Weather in Henderson
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Henderson
Henderson is a city in Kentucky, United States. Located on the Ohio River, Henderson is the county seat of Henderson County, Kentucky. The population was 29,781 at the 2020 U.S. census. It is part of the Evansville–Henderson, Indiana–Kentucky Combined Statistical Area, locally known as the "Tri-State Area," and is considered the southernmost suburb of Evansville, Indiana.
From the Wikipedia article Henderson, Kentucky (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do2
Showplace Cinemas Henderson
Cinema and theater · 2.2 mi
401 Walker Drive, Henderson
Museums and landmarks12
Alves Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
United States historic place
Audubon School
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Historic site in Henderson, Kentucky, US
Barret House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.8 mi
Villa in Henderson, Kentucky
Henderson Commercial District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Historic district in Henderson, Kentucky
Henderson Louisville and Nashville Railroad Depot
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places
Historic railway station in Henderson, Kentucky, United States
J. Hawkins Hart House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
House in Henderson, Kentucky
South Main and South Elm Streets Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.9 mi
Historic district in Henderson, Kentucky
Willard Carpenter House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.4 mi
Evansville, Indiana, NRHP-listed
Geibel House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
John James Audubon State Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.5 mi
William Soaper Farm
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Parks, trails and playgrounds22
10 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes32
Applebee's
Diner · American · 1.8 mi
2051 US Highway 41, Henderson
Mo-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr,Sa 11:00-24:00; Su 11:00-22:00
Dairiette
Restaurant · Burger, Chicken, Ice Cream · 1.1 mi
711 Atkinson Street, Henderson
Mo-Fr 10:00-20:00; Sa 11:00-20:00; Su 12:00-20:00
Thomason's Barbecue
Restaurant · Barbecue · 1.1 mi
701 Atkinson Street, Henderson
Tu-Fr 10:00-18:00; Sa 10:00-16:00
Bodega Market Luncheria & Groceries
Restaurant · Mexican · 0.7 mi
207 Letcher Street, Henderson
Mo-Su 09:00-20:00
20 more on the map.
Where to stay6
Churches and places of worship13
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 0.6 mi
Anchor Baptist Chruch
Church · Baptist · 2.3 mi
1901 Old Madisonville Road, Henderson
Country View General Baptist Church
Church · Southern Baptist · 2.6 mi
2067 Gregory Drive, Henderson
New Jerusilum Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.9 mi
432 Fagan Street, Henderson
Shopping9
Gas and EV charging11
Schools, colleges and libraries18
Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center
School · 0.6 mi
631 N. Green Street, Henderson
Healthcare2
Map of Henderson
127 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 24°F | 3.6 in | 0.1 in |
| Feb | 47°F | 28°F | 3.1 in | 0.4 in |
| Mar | 57°F | 35°F | 4.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 69°F | 46°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 5.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 65°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 67°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 88°F | 65°F | 3.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 82°F | 57°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 70°F | 46°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 57°F | 36°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 28°F | 4.0 in | 0.1 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Henderson State Police (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Henderson County has had 22 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for severe storms.
- 2026-09-01: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2026-01-24: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2025-04-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-04-03: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-24: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, Landslides, And Mudslides (Severe Storm)
- 2025-02-16: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Flooding, And Landslides (Severe Storm)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Evansville Regional Airport (EVV) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 14 miles away.
- Corydon 10 mi southwest, about 16 min by car
- Evansville 11 mi north, about 17 min by car
- Robards 11 mi south, about 18 min by car
- Newburgh 12 mi northeast, about 20 min by car
- Melody Hill 13 mi north, about 22 min by car
- Highland 14 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Sebree 17 mi south, about 27 min by car
- Chandler 18 mi northeast, about 29 min by car
- Mount Vernon 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Jasper 52 mi northeast, about 1 h 30 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- North Main in downtown Henderson, Nyttend, Public domain
- L&N Depot, Henderson, Nyttend, Public domain
- Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church - Henderson, Kentucky, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Center and Adams in Henderson, Nyttend, Public domain
- Zion UCC - Henderson, Kentucky, Farragutful, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Washington east of Klutey in Henderson, Nyttend, Public domain
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Henderson, Theodore Webb, Public domain
- Henderson County Courthouse, Henderson, Nyttend, Public domain
- Henderson County Judicial Center, Nyttend, Public domain
- Geibel House in Henderson, Nyttend, Public domain
- Barret House in Henderson, Nyttend, Public domain
- South Elm in Henderson, Nyttend, Public domain
- 500 block of North Main in Henderson, Nyttend, Public domain
- Henderson Armory, Nyttend, Public domain
- Henderson post office, Nyttend, Public domain
- Dixon (South Side) - panoramio - hEnDeRsOn, kY, hEnDeRsOn, kY, CC BY 3.0
- Carnegie library in Henderson, Kentucky, Nyttend, Public domain
- American Queen Docked in Henderson KY, NachoServant, CC BY-SA 4.0
- L&N bridge at Henderson, Nyttend, Public domain
- Audubon School in Henderson, Nyttend, Public domain
- Willard Carpenter House front, Nyttend, Public domain
- Audubonwildernesslake, Zachjank, CC BY 3.0
- William Soaper Farm, Nyttend, Public domain
- Second St. Bridge - panoramio, hEnDeRsOn, kY, CC BY 3.0
- Under Second St Bridge - panoramio, hEnDeRsOn, kY, CC BY 3.0
- J. Hawkins Hart House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Prichett House, Nyttend, Public domain
- John O'Byrne House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Klee Funeral Parlor, Nyttend, Public domain
- John E. McCallister House, Nyttend, Public domain
- Downtown River View - panoramio, hEnDeRsOn, kY, CC BY 3.0
- Handy Park (South Side) - panoramio, hEnDeRsOn, kY, CC BY 3.0
- Rand Paul for U.S. Senate 2010 (4176050192), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4176076352), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4175318189), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul signs (4176067270), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4175319963), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4175297157), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4176091890), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Rand Paul (4175326017), Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, United States of America, CC BY-SA 2.0
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