Henderson is located in central East Texas in the Piney Woods near US 79, US 259, and TX 43-64. I-20, the nearest interstate, crosses Texas 20 miles to the north. This location encourages thriving transportation opportunities with Dallas 150 miles west Houston 175 miles south, and Shreveport, LA 75 miles east.
The city offers businesses a general aviation airport with a 4,000-foot paved runway and lighted landing strip. Private aircraft storage is available here. The nearest primarily-commercial airport, in Longview, is a mere 18 miles away; while Shreveport, LA airport mainly serves passengers. Longview Airport hosts the backup runway for the NASA's Space Shuttle, so we can justify our claim that our air services are "space age".
Rail transport is provided by a Union Pacific spur which runs three trains daily. Atlanta, Los Angeles, and Chicago are five days by rail; Kansas City three days; Houston, Dallas, Memphis, and New Orleans are within two days' distance for freight. Truck loads are even shorter, and six trucking firms have established routes through Henderson. Because the average annual temperature hovers around 65 degrees, business owners trust the mild weather to prevent seasonal spikes and set-backs in their shipping options.
Current census estimates show the city's population has grown from 10,187 residents in 1970 to 13,000 today. It's a great place to raise a family. Wholesome community values and bountiful education options are apparent as soon as you set foot in the city limits.
Henderson's favorable tax structure and welcoming partnership programs make this city a natural choice for businesses of all sizes and types. Commercial retail and office space is rented by everyone from construction firms and financial advisors, to insurance providers and engineers.
Our reliable utilities provide a solid foundation: eleven deep wells provide city water (inside Henderson limits) to the tune of more than 3 milliion gallons per day on average. Southwestern Electric Power Company provides electricity, while Entex covers the city's natural gas needs. Verizon has established both digital and fiber-optic telephone connections; long distance is provided on an equal access basis.
The banking community in Henderson also extends a friendly hand to help entrepreneurs get their dreams off the ground. Expect amenities like free checking, 24-hour banking options and interest on escrow in addition to low-interest loan terms.
