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Henderson, Texas
Inside Henderson's city limits, shrink-swell clay limits houses without basements on 9% of mapped land, the 2nd-highest of 6 cities in Rusk County. A shallow water table limits basements on 25%, the 3rd-highest of 6 cities in Rusk County.
That clay share is below Rusk County's 15%. FEMA's flood data list 10 flood losses since 2016 in the 2 ZIP codes overlapping the city. Of its 4,950 homes, 73% were built before 1980; the median dates from 1972.
Data as of October 13, 2026 · sources · in Rusk County
expansive clay: shrink-swell limits slab homes
high water table: limits basements
flood losses since 2016 in 2 overlapping ZIPs
of homes built before 1980
Foundation repair in Henderson
Foundation repair in Henderson: shrink-swell clay limits slab homes on 9% of Henderson's mapped land.
About 3,800 of Henderson's 4,950 homes are detached houses.
| Who designs the repair | The ASCE Texas Section's repair guidelines say a Texas-licensed engineer should evaluate the foundation and design the repair (2022 guidelines) |
| Prices | Cost guide ranges compared |
Soil under Henderson city limits
| Expansive clay (limits slab homes) | 9.2% |
| High water table (limits basements) | 25.3% |
| Septic fields very limited | 75.9% |
| Clay swell (LEP, by area) | 3.3% |
| High-swell land (LEP 6%+) | 14.5% |
| Mapped soil | 8,275 acres |
What the numbers mean here
On 25% of Henderson's mapped land, soil stays saturated within about 6 feet of the surface for part of the year, which is basement depth.
USDA rates 76% of the land very limited for septic absorption fields.
Drought in Rusk County
100% of Rusk County is in drought (D1 or worse) on the October 13, 2026 map. County detail.
Flood losses by ZIP code
FEMA flood records since 2016 in the ZIP codes that overlap Henderson. ZIP areas reach past city limits.
| ZIP | Share of city land | Flood losses | Paid |
|---|---|---|---|
| 75652 | 66% | 10 | $147,859 |
| 75654 | 34% | 0 | $0 |
Homes in Henderson
| Housing units | 4,950 |
| Median year built | 1972 |
| Built before 1980 | 73% |
| Built 2000 or later | 12% |
| Owner-occupied | 65% |
| Median value, owner-occupied | $173,700 |
| Single-family detached | 76% |
Nearby cities
| Place | Distance | Expansive clay | High water table |
|---|---|---|---|
| New London | 11 mi | 4% | 7% |
| Overton | 13 mi | under 1% | 9% |
| Arp | 16 mi | under 1% | 17% |
| Kilgore | 17 mi | 3% | 37% |
| Lakeport | 18 mi | 7% | 38% |
| Mount Enterprise | 18 mi | under 1% | 16% |
| Troup | 19 mi | 2% | 56% |
| Easton | 20 mi | 12% | 61% |
Sources: USDA SSURGO (August 5, 2026) · US Drought Monitor (October 13, 2026) · FEMA NFIP v3 (September 9, 2026) · Census ACS 2020-2024. Methods · Data status