Henderson County

MyTownView tracks 19 municipalities in Henderson County, Texas. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

19Municipalities
38,140Residents
22Articles
$64,115Avg. Median Income
$201,718Avg. Home Value

Recent News

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Apr 15Austin named No. 1 coffee city in the U.S.AustinApr 131 injured after rollover crash in Payne SpringsPayne SpringsMar 27Trinidad Chambliss could play for Ole Miss in 2026 after NCAA's appeal denied, per reportTrinidadMar 27Austin startup Gridraven touts AI weather tool to boost Texas transmission capacityToolMar 26Austin startup Gridraven touts AI weather tool to boost Texas transmission capacityToolMar 19Sydney Chandler’s Texas Roots Shine in the SXSW Premiere of Soulful Sci-Fi Film AnimaChandlerMar 17Central Texas fire departments use new tool to predict wildfire spreadToolMar 16Central Texas fire departments use new tool to predict wildfire spreadToolMar 13Silver Alert discontinued for missing 85-year-old man last seen in Athens, TexasAthensFeb 5New AI tool takes out guesswork for mapping out sports’ financial futureToolJan 21The first tool vs. North Texas icy roads? Brine. But what even is it?ToolDec 10Trump's SAVE tool is looking for noncitizen voters. But it's flagging U.S. citizens tooToolNov 13QB Colt Yancey sets new record as Pleasant Grove ousts Brownsboro in bi-district round, 56-13BrownsboroOct 11Athens scores win over Brownsboro in Henderson County rivalryBrownsboroAug 18Fall Festivities in Athens, TexasAthens

Rankings in Henderson County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1Payne SpringsHenderson+85.3%
2BrownsboroHenderson+12.1%
3ChandlerHenderson+3.6%
4Gun Barrel CityHenderson+2.5%
5AthensHenderson+1.4%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1ChandlerHenderson7.1 total crimes per 1k
2ToolHenderson7.6 total crimes per 1k
3EustaceHenderson7.7 total crimes per 1k
4BrownsboroHenderson8.4 total crimes per 1k
5Payne SpringsHenderson13.3 total crimes per 1k
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Source: Illinois Uniform Crime Reporting Program (I-UCR)

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1BerryvilleHenderson0.11%
2Gun Barrel CityHenderson0.11%
3EustaceHenderson0.19%
4MalakoffHenderson0.19%
5Seven PointsHenderson0.19%
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Annual Financial Report

Best Fiscal Health

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Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1BerryvilleHenderson92 / 100
2Gun Barrel CityHenderson92 / 100
3EustaceHenderson82 / 100
4MalakoffHenderson82 / 100
5Seven PointsHenderson82 / 100
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Source: Illinois Comptroller, Illinois Dept. of Insurance

Municipalities

Athens

Pop. 13,200Income $67,984Homes $210,800
City (Mayor-Council)

Berryville

Pop. 1,184Income $68,194Homes $137,100
Town (Board of Trustees)

Brownsboro

Pop. 1,658Income $62,250Homes $197,800
City (Mayor-Council)

Caney City

Pop. 192Income $73,125
Town (Board of Trustees)

Chandler

Pop. 3,518Income $49,573Homes $246,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Coffee City

Pop. 266Income $55,625Homes $237,000
Town (Board of Trustees)

Enchanted Oaks

Pop. 269Income $79,250Homes $415,200
Town (Board of Trustees)

Eustace

Pop. 1,039Income $68,250Homes $192,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Gun Barrel City

Pop. 6,570Income $71,310Homes $237,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Log Cabin

Pop. 998Income $53,438
City (Mayor-Council)

Malakoff

Pop. 2,045Income $56,719Homes $83,800
City (Mayor-Council)

Moore Station

Pop. 155Income $36,979Homes $101,800
City (Mayor-Council)

Murchison

Pop. 568Income $56,908Homes $162,500
City (Mayor-Council)

Payne Springs

Pop. 1,201Income $63,145Homes $233,200
Town (Board of Trustees)

Poynor

Pop. 467Income $86,750Homes $179,700
Town (Board of Trustees)

Seven Points

Pop. 1,167Income $39,934Homes $91,100
City (Mayor-Council)

Star Harbor

Pop. 470Income $107,083Homes $342,500
City (Mayor-Council)

Tool

Pop. 2,367Income $71,333Homes $213,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Trinidad

Pop. 806Income $50,333Homes $146,900
City (Mayor-Council)