About Henderson
Henderson is a thriving city in western Kentucky with an estimated population of 27,750.
Officially, Henderson is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 16.9 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,642 residents per square mile.
📰 Henderson News Today
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Henderson Unique
- A top-25 city in Kentucky by population (#15 of 418 incorporated places).
- One of 16 places in the US named Henderson — but the Kentucky one has a character all its own.
- Positioned in western Kentucky, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 27,750.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.
📍 Neighborhoods in Henderson
Click a neighborhood to see it on the map.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Henderson
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · click a restaurant to read or write reviews.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Water Spray Feature · Water park
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Henderson
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Henderson
- Bend Gate Elementary School
- Cairo Elementary School
- East Heights Elementary School
- Henderson County High School
- Henderson County North Middle School
- Henderson County South Middle School
- Jefferson Elementary School
- Niagara Elementary School
- South Heights Elementary School
- The Central Academy
- Thelma B. Johnson Early Learning Center
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Deaconess Henderson Hospital ★★ (2/5 CMS rating) · 24/7 ER
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.