The Town FilesHendricks, Minnesota
City in Lincoln County · population 616 (2020 Census)
- Median home
- $115,500
- Household income
- $51,250
- Jan low / Jul high
- 5° / 83°
- Snow a year
- 47 in
- Tornadoes ≤10 mi since 1950
- 12
- Median age
- 61.1
Hendricks is a city of 616 people in Lincoln County, Minnesota. The median home is worth $115,500, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). It ranks better for first-time buyers than 98% of Minnesota towns, better for cycling than 88% of Minnesota towns, better for retirees than 87% of Minnesota towns.
How Hendricks ranks
Percentile among Minnesota towns with at least 500 people on The Town Files lifestyle rankings. 50 is typical for the state; 90 means better than 90% of Minnesota towns.
Homes and cost of living
The median home in Hendricks is worth $115,500, below the typical Minnesota town ($301,800). Homes cost about 2.3 times the median household income of $51,250, which is more affordable than 89% of Minnesota towns. Median rent is $775 a month. 76.9% of households own their home.
| Housing | Hendricks | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $115,500 | $301,800 |
| Median rent | $775 | $991 |
| Median household income | $51,250 | $87,375 |
| Home value ÷ income | 2.3× | 3.4× |
| Homeownership | 76.9% | 88.6% |
| Median year built | 1958 | 1979 |
| Seasonal / vacation homes | 7.9% | — |
Who lives in Hendricks
| People | Hendricks | Typical Minnesota town |
|---|---|---|
| Median age | 61.1 | 42.7 |
| Age 65 and over | 40.6% | 20.0% |
| Under 18 | 8.5% | — |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 33.1% | 26.2% |
| Below the poverty line | 9.6% | 6.9% |
| Veterans | 6.1% | — |
| Born outside the U.S. | 4.4% | — |
| Work from home | 7.2% | 11.1% |
| Average commute | 14.3 min | 24.5 min |
| Homes with broadband | 79.7% | 90.2% |
Weather in Hendricks
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 5.4°F. About 27.9 inches of rain and melted snow fall a year, with 47.3 inches of snow (typical Minnesota town: 47.0 in). Expect about 15 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 163 nights at or below freezing.
Tornadoes, storms and disasters
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hendricks since 1950, compared with 14 for the typical Minnesota town. 3 rated (E)F2 or stronger. The strongest, an F2, struck on July 18, 1986 about 5.6 miles from the town center. The most recent was on September 23, 2023.
Hail of 1 inch or larger has been reported within 10 miles 27 times; the largest was 2.75 inches on July 12, 2004.
Severe weather in Lincoln County since 1996
Lincoln County has been included in 14 federal disaster or emergency declarations since 1953, most often for flood, drought, hurricane.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| July 8, 2022 | Severe Storm | DR-4658: Severe Storms, Straight-Line Winds, Tornadoes, And Flooding |
| April 7, 2020 | Biological | DR-4531: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3453: Covid-19 |
| June 12, 2019 | Flood | DR-4442: Severe Winter Storm, Straight-Line Winds, And Flooding |
| July 28, 2011 | Severe Storm | DR-4009: Severe Storms, Flooding, And Tornadoes |
Jobs and pay in Lincoln County
Lincoln County had 1,684 jobs in 2024, paying an average of $45,358 a year. Unemployment was 3% in 2023; in Hendricks itself the ACS puts it at 0.4%.
Public schools in Hendricks
3 public schools with 144 students, about 8.5 students per teacher.
| School | Grades | Students | Per teacher |
|---|---|---|---|
| HENDRICKS ELEMENTARY | PK-6 | 88 | 8.0 |
| Hendricks High School | 7-12 | 56 | 9.3 |
| Hendricks Learning Center - Credit | 9-12 | — | — |
Towns near Hendricks
- Ivanhoe, MN9.1 mi · 560 people · home $66,500
- White, SD11.9 mi · 537 people · home $128,800
- Canby, MN16.3 mi · 1,695 people · home $128,300
- Lake Benton, MN18.1 mi · 687 people · home $99,800
- Elkton, SD19.1 mi · 755 people · home $185,100
- Aurora, SD20.1 mi · 1,047 people · home $234,600
- Tyler, MN21.4 mi · 1,138 people · home $151,100
- Clear Lake, SD21.5 mi · 1,218 people · home $162,500
Hendricks questions
Is Hendricks, Minnesota a good place to retire?
On The Town Files lifestyle rankings, Hendricks scores better for retirees than 87% of Minnesota towns and quieter than 63%. 40.6% of residents are 65 or older (median age 61.1).
How much does a house cost in Hendricks?
The median owner-occupied home in Hendricks is valued at $115,500 (Census ACS 2020–2024), against a median household income of $51,250, so homes cost about 2.3 times income. Median rent is $775 a month.
What is the weather like in Hendricks?
July highs average 83.0°F and January lows 5.4°F (NOAA 1991–2020 normals). It gets about 27.9 inches of precipitation a year and 47.3 inches of snow.
Does Hendricks get tornadoes?
12 tornadoes have passed within 10 miles of Hendricks since 1950 (NOAA Storm Events); the strongest was a F2 on July 18, 1986. The typical Minnesota town has had 14.
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020–2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census and 2025 Gazetteer (2020 / 2025)
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020)
- NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database (1950–2026)
- FEMA OpenFEMA Disaster Declarations (this product uses the FEMA OpenFEMA API but is not endorsed by FEMA) (1953–2026)
- NCES Common Core of Data (2023–24)
- BLS Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages; USDA ERS county unemployment (BLS LAUS) (2000–2024)
- The Town Files lifestyle rankings, built from federal demographic, school, crime and housing data (2025)