Henderson, KY town hall & government
Henderson spent $121.9 million in the year to June 30, 2024, about $4,402 per resident.
Where the money goes, where it comes from, property taxes, and how to reach Henderson's government.
Who runs Henderson
From public records (Open States and Wikidata), which can lag behind an election. If a name is out of date, tell us: when two neighbors agree, it's hidden until the records catch up.
Where Henderson's money goes
Where the money comes from
- Utility sales 45%
- Income taxes 10%
- From other local governments 9%
- Property taxes 7%
- Fees & charges 7%
- Sales taxes 7%
- Interest, fines & other 7%
- From the federal government 6%
- From the state 2%
- Other taxes & licenses <1%
Who works for Henderson
Staff on the town's payroll in March 2024. Pay is March payroll times twelve, so it's approximate.
Henderson County School District
Henderson's K–12 school district, shared with Corydon and Robards. It is its own government, with a budget separate from the town's.
Where the district's money comes from Kentucky districts overall: 37% local, 46% state, 17% federal
- Local 34%
- State 51%
- Federal 16%
Of the $13,229 per pupil, $8,084 goes to classroom instruction (teachers, aides, supplies); the rest to support services such as buses, buildings, counselors and administration. Building projects and debt payments aren't in the per-pupil figure.
Which schools Henderson kids attend, test scores and graduation rate →
What homeowners in Henderson pay
The median yearly bill homeowners report, covering every local property tax on the home (town, schools, county). The effective rate is that bill divided by the median home value, so it's a rough guide, not the official tax rate.
Contact Henderson's government
Who represents Henderson
Henderson is represented in Congress by Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul and Representative James Comer. Andy Beshear is governor.
Budget: U.S. Census Bureau, 2022 Census of Governments: Finance (every city and town government's revenue, spending and debt, grouped into plain categories). Property tax: Census American Community Survey, 5-year estimates.