Henderson, West Virginia

About Henderson

Set in the western part of West Virginia, Henderson is a tiny community, home to 222 residents as of the latest Census estimates.

Henderson holds the status of an incorporated town — local government on a neighborly scale. The community covers 0.42 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 529 residents per square mile.

📰 Henderson News Today

• 'Outgoing' Virginia woman killed after log truck overturns onto pickup in West Virginia WTVR.com · May 22
• West Virginia QB Jaylen Henderson Transfers to Nearby Group of Five School Sports Illustrated · Jan 20
• Walter B. Willis Obituary Jun 19, 2026 Shackelford Funeral Directors · Jun 19
• Jaylen Henderson ruled out for BYU game WBOY.com · Oct 2
• Bill would eliminate the Herbert Henderson Office of Minority Affairs and name a building after him The Real WV · Feb 25

Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.

What Makes Henderson Unique

• One of 16 places in the US named Henderson — but the West Virginia one has a character all its own.
• Positioned in western West Virginia, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
• Part of the fabric of West Virginia — one of 439 recognized communities statewide.

Why People Love It Here

• Quiet streets and a slower rhythm — the kind of place people move to on purpose.
• Cost of living typically runs below the big-metro average.
• Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 4 miles.

🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Henderson

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⚡ Quick Facts

🗺️ Map of Henderson

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