Henderson, Iowa

About Henderson

Henderson is a tiny community in southwestern Iowa, home to 140 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Officially, Henderson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 0.13 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,077 residents per square mile.

📰 Henderson News Today

• Watch the 2nd Congressional District Iowa Press debate at 7 p.m. Oct. 8 The Gazette · Oct 8
• HENDERSON SAYS TAXPAYERS ARE PROTECTED IN STEEL PLANT SPECIAL SESSION BILL KSCJ 1360 · Oct 5
• Karla K. Henderson Obituary Sep 24, 2026 nicklasdjensenfh.com · Sep 24
• Peter Gorwood Henderson Obituary Feb 17, 2017 Fry Funeral Home & Cremation Services · Apr 13
• Henderson team defeats Iowa in Little League World Series, heads to U.S. Championship KLAS 8 News Now · Aug 26

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What Makes Henderson Unique

• One of 16 places in the US named Henderson — but the Iowa one has a character all its own.
• One of the smallest municipal footprints in the country at just 0.13 sq mi.
• Positioned in southwestern Iowa, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Housing dollars stretch further here than in the nearest metro.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 9 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Henderson

• Memorial Playground reviews ★
• Willow Slough State Game Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

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