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Hernando Beach, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Hernando County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,518 Population 709/sq mi density
$86,585 Median Income $52,806 per capita
$458,300 Home Value $468,391 Zillow
$1,206 Median Rent 30.9% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
742 Violent Crime/100K 11,693 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$86,585 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$458,300 home value, $1,206/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
742 violent crimes/100K (95% above avg)
B+
Education
3.5 / 5.0
31.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Hernando Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.9°F
35% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1 ft (0 m)
Area4.1 sq mi (10.5 km²)
Population Density709/sq mi
Coordinates28.4681°N, 82.6673°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHernando County County
Nearest AirportTampa International (TPA)
35 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.43"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.13"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.5 / 100
Community Resilience6.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather No Rating
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Milton (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 4 93 km
2024 Helene Category 4 162 km
2024 Debby Category 1 133 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 156 km
2022 Ian Category 5 165 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 252 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 214 km
2017 Irma Category 3 55 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 222 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 206 km
2004 Charley Category 4 112 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 84 km
2004 Frances Category 2 173 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 123 km
1999 Irene Category 1 263 km
1995 Erin Category 1 202 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 300 km
1985 Elena Category 3 114 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

648 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 37 fatalities, 1,205 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1966 EF4 62 km 11
Apr 15, 1958 EF4 89 km 0
Feb 2, 2007 EF3 76 km 8
Feb 22, 1998 EF3 93 km 3
Oct 3, 1992 EF3 71 km 3
Apr 9, 1983 EF3 33 km 3
May 4, 1978 EF3 61 km 3
Dec 31, 1975 EF3 84 km 1
Oct 12, 2023 EF2 42 km 0
Oct 11, 2023 EF2 54 km 0
Dec 16, 2020 EF2 68 km 0
Oct 18, 2019 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 10, 2017 EF2 85 km 0
Dec 25, 2006 EF2 37 km 0
Mar 29, 2001 EF2 64 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 58 km 0
Dec 7, 1996 EF2 80 km 1
Jan 7, 1995 EF2 80 km 1
Mar 12, 1993 EF2 91 km 1
Mar 12, 1993 EF2 80 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STAGECOACH COMPLEX (14,079 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 STAGECOACH COMPLEX 14,079 93 km
1995 UNNAMED 5,474 60 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,336 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,231 79 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,890 65 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,726 66 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,337 88 km
2011 BAD LAND 3,086 85 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,048 64 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,792 67 km
2009 THATCHER COMMAND 2,644 96 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,510 61 km
2017 ANCLOTE BRANCH 2,510 25 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,443 73 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,429 65 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,425 57 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,389 66 km
2009 MAX HOOKS 2,359 86 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,354 79 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,338 68 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
April 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.2 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.9 in
November 67°F (20°C) 2.3 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in

Hernando Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 60°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.4") and April the driest (2.1").

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