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Henry County, Georgia

FIPS 13151

Juniper

Henry County is in the highest 21% nationally for FEMA risk score. It also sits in the highest 5% nationally for median rent. And it sits in the highest 15% nationally for median income.

Typical Home Valuemedian home value (ACS), re-priced to today on the FHFA index

$343,289

Higher than 79% of U.S. counties
Home Price Growth, Past Five Years

57%

Higher than 63% of U.S. counties
FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

79.4

Higher than 79% of U.S. counties

The boundary of Henry County.

The basics

Total Population

249,960

Median Age

37.1

Population Density

784.29

Home values & property tax

Median Property Tax

$2,741

Property Tax Rateyearly tax as a share of home value

0.87%

Cost of living & affordability

Home Price vs Incomeyears of income to buy a typical home

3.78×

Higher than 76% of U.S. counties
Median Income

$83,146

Higher than 85% of U.S. counties
Median Rent

$1,674

Higher than 95% of U.S. counties

Home prices & appreciation

Home Price Growth, Past Year

0.48%

Lower than 82% of U.S. counties
Pandemic Price Run-Up2019–20 low → 2022–23 peak

65%

2008 Crash: Peak-to-Trough Drophow far prices fell, 2007 → 2011

39%

Climate & weather

Summer Avg High (°F)

89.6

Winter Avg Low (°F)

33.8

Avg Temperature (°F)

62

Hot Days/yr (>90°F)

65.5

Freezing Days/yr (<32°F)

59.3

Annual Precipitation (in)

52

Annual Snowfall (in)

0.9

Flood & disaster risk

FEMA Risk Score0–100; 0 = lowest modelled risk, 100 = highest, vs places of the same type

79.4

Higher than 79% of U.S. counties

The full report

Six pillars — each with percentile benchmarks, 16-year trends, and per-metric detail.

  • People

  • Work & Money

  • Housing

  • Amenities

  • Climate

  • Environment & Risk

Henry County: frequently asked questions

What is the typical home value in Henry County?
The estimated median home value in Henry County today is $343,289, higher than 79% of U.S. counties.
How much is property tax in Henry County?
The median annual property tax in Henry County is $2,741, an effective rate of 0.87% of home value.
Is Henry County expensive to live in?
Homes in Henry County cost about 3.78× the median household income, higher than 76% of U.S. counties.
What is the average rent in Henry County?
The median gross rent in Henry County is $1,674 a month, higher than 95% of U.S. counties.
How much have home prices grown in Henry County?
Home prices in Henry County have moved 57% over the past five years (0.48% in the past year), per the FHFA House Price Index.
How many people live in Henry County?
Henry County has a population of 249,960, about 784.29 people per square mile, per the U.S. Census American Community Survey. The median age is 37.1.
What is the weather like in Henry County?
Henry County averages 62°F year-round, summer highs near 89.6°F, winter lows around 33.8°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It sees about 0.9 inches of snow a year.
Is Henry County at risk of flooding or natural disasters?
Henry County's FEMA National Risk Index score is 79.4 (higher than 79% of U.S. counties). Its greatest modeled natural hazard is inland flooding.

Sources: U.S. Census ACS, FEMA National Risk Index, FHFA House Price Index, OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), EPA. Explore the map →

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