Henderson, Minnesota

About Henderson

Henderson is a tiny community in southern Minnesota with an estimated population of 988.

Henderson holds the status of an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 1.07 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 923 residents per square mile.

📰 Henderson News Today

• Alonso, Henderson and Encarnacion-Strand homer for Orioles in 5-2 win over Twins MPR News · Aug 12
• Highway 93 to reopen near Henderson after nearly 3-year closure KEYC News Now · Jul 14
• Jacquelyn "Jacki" Henderson Obituary Jun 10, 2026 mahnfamilyfuneralhome.com · Jun 10
• 8 cars derailed near Henderson, Minnesota [RAW FOOTAGE] - FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul · May 2
• Gunnar Henderson has three hits, including a homer, as O's beat Minnesota steveonbaseball.substack.com · Aug 12

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Henderson Unique

• One of 16 places in the US named Henderson — but the Minnesota one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in southern Minnesota, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of Minnesota — one of 915 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• A tight community feel that bigger cities can't replicate.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 10 miles.

🍽️ Where to Eat in Henderson

• Henderson RoadHaus
• Schuette’s Ice Cream Shoppe (café)

Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🎡 Fun Things to Do

• Sibley County Historic Society and Museum · Museum

Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Henderson

• Henderson Hummingbird Garden · Garden reviews ★
• Ney Nature Center reviews ★
• Bender Park reviews ★
• Minnesota Valley State Recreation Area reviews ★
• Ney WMA reviews ★
• PF - Module #1 Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Spannaus Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★
• Vale Wildlife Management Area · Nature reserve reviews ★

Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.

🏫 Schools in Henderson

• Alternative Learning Cooperative
• EDVISIONS OFF CAMPUS SCHOOL
• HILLTOP ELEMENTARY
• MINNESOTA NEW COUNTRY SCHOOL
• Minnesota New Country Elementary

Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.

⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Henderson

🏘️ Nearby Communities