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Henderson

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About Henderson

City in Iowa, United States
1880Established
144Population
0.2 sq miArea
1,043 ftElevation

Henderson is a city in Mills County, Iowa, United States. The population was 144 at the time of the 2020 census.

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ZIP code51541
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Housing in Henderson

$177K▼ 4.1% in a year Typical home value · Zillow

The typical Henderson home is worth about $177,000, down 4.1% in a year, 26% below the Iowa typical home.

Only 1 sale in March 2026, too few for a market read. The typical value is the steadier guide.

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Most working residents leave Henderson for work: only 0% work in town. The top destinations are Omaha (14%), Glenwood (11%) and Council Bluffs (10%). Half commute less than 26 miles.

Omaha, NE
14%
Glenwood
11%
Council Bluffs
10%
Red Oak
8%
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSWork & commute in Henderson →

Health in Henderson

Compared with Iowa

2better than IA·8worse

of 32 measures CDC estimates. The other 22 are too close to call.

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Care nearby

Montgomery County Memorial HospitalRed Oak · 13.8 mi · ER · rural critical access
All Care Health CenterCouncil Bluffs · 23.3 mi · sliding-scale fees
Primary careNo shortage
DentalNo shortage
Mental healthNo shortage
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CDC's estimate for Henderson · CMS · HRSAHealth in Henderson →

Natural hazards in Henderson

66
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Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 66% of U.S. communities.

🌊 Inland flooding🌪️ Tornadoes🧊 Hail
FEMA National Risk Index December 2025 · OpenFEMANatural hazards in Henderson →

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Henderson has cold winters and warm summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 86°, a January night drops to 13°, and about 20 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.

35° / 16°Winter
62° / 39°Spring
84° / 63°Summer
64° / 41°Fall
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Nearest: Emerson Public LibraryEmerson · 8.6 miles · 20 hrs a week
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