The United States Department of Agriculture has rated the natural amenities of this region. On a scale of one to seven, Henderson county is rated a 3. The average temperature during the month of June is 74.8℉ and the average temperature in January is 23.8℉. The typical humidity of this area is approximately 60% and the area covered by water is 4.13%. The overall influence score for Henderson is 9.
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Henderson County is located in western Illinois and is the third largest county in the state by area. According to the 2010 Census, the population of Henderson County was 7,331. The median age of the population is 44.2 years and the median household income is $40,573.
The majority of Henderson County's population (96.3%) is white, with a small minority of African Americans (1.1%), Asians (0.8%), and Native Americans (0.3%). The poverty rate in Henderson County is 13.7%, higher than the national average of 11.8%.
The living conditions in Henderson County are generally rural and agricultural, with many small towns and villages dotting the landscape. Most of the county is farmland or forested areas, and there are several state parks located in the county as well. The largest urban area in Henderson County is the city of Oquawka, which has a population of just over 1,000 people.
Overall, Henderson County is an economically disadvantaged area with a large rural population and limited access to services and amenities compared to other parts of Illinois.
Illinois State Office USDA Rural DevelopmentFeatured Property from USDA Loan Eligible Regions of Illinois
2118 West Park Court, Suite A
Champaign, IL 61821
TEL: 217-403-6200
TTY: 217-403-6240