Henden’s story
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1 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
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A town of 181.
Population
181
residents
Median home value
$159K
Census ACS
Household income
$76K
median
Median age
27.6
years
Small town
181 people, and everyone knows the way
In a town this size, neighbors are the best guide. Ask them anything.
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Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Henden. Another town gets a different order.
Natural hazards
Low risk, with inland flooding at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 29% of U.S. communities.
29risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
Inland floodingDroughtCold waves
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
Climate
Four seasons, pleasant summers
Henden has cold, snowy winters and pleasant summers. A typical July afternoon reaches 83°, a January night drops to 6°, and about 36 inches of snow falls in a normal winter.
36″snow a winter
Typical low → high °F
Winter9–28°
Spring34–56°
Summer59–81°
Fall36–58°
Oct 3
typical first frost
May 6
typical last frost
+0.8°
vs. the 20th-century average
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Health
How healthy Henden is
Henden beats the South Dakota average on 2 of 26 CDC measures and trails it on 6.
26 measures vs. South Dakota
2 better18 too close to call6 worse
| What stands out | Henden | SD |
|---|---|---|
| More adults treating high blood pressure | 79.7% | 75.9% |
| More adults getting cholesterol checked | 87.1% | 84.8% |
| More adults with heart disease | 8.4% | 6.8% |
Madison Regional Health System
16.4 mi away · emergency room
2 of 3
care shortages: primary care, mental health
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →