At a Glance
Median Income
$41,564
$27,694 per capita
Home Value
$189,200
Zillow: $352,541
Median Rent
$922/mo
33.8% of income on rent
Violent Crime
511/100K
3,348/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
14.2%
92.1% high school+
Unemployment
3.7%
18.9% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.4%
17.9% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
70°F
314 sunny days/yr
How Hernando Compares to the U.S. Average
Each bar shows Hernando's value as a percentage of the national average (100% = U.S. avg)
Thin vertical line = U.S. national average (100%)
Is Hernando a Good Place to Live?
C+
2.5 / 5.0 — Fair
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hernando residents earn a median household income of $41,564 , which is 45% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $27,694. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7% (3% above the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 18.9% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,656 business establishments, including 235 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hernando is $189,200 , 33% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $352,541. Median rent is $922/month, with 33.8% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 103.4 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 1986.
Safety & Crime
Hernando reports 511 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 34% above the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 3,348/100K.
Education
14.2% of adults in Hernando hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(58% below the national average).
92.1% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hernando has an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C).
Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 52.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Data Overview
People
Population8,795
Median Age60.4 yrs
Density277/mi²
Male / Female55% / 45%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans14.7%
Economy
C+
Median Income$41,564
Per Capita$27,694
Unemployment3.7%
Poverty18.9%
County GDP$6,981M
Avg Weekly Wage$941
Housing
A
Home Value$189,200
Rent$922
Ownership84.7%
Zillow$352,541
Housing Units5,574
Rent Burden33.8%
Crime
F
Violent511/100K
Property3,348/100K
Health
Obesity33.4%
Diabetes10.3%
Smoking17.9%
Heart Disease6.5%
Premature Death14,552/100K
Climate
Avg Temp70°F
Sunny Days314/yr
Rain52.4 in/yr
AQI41 (Good)
Elevation76 ft
Education
C
Bachelor's+14.2%
High School+92.1%
Graduate+5.3%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 73% / D 27%
Commute33 min
Broadband88.5%
Internet Speed155 Mbps
EV Stations2
Libraries6
Did You Know?
The median home in Hernando was built in 1986.
The nearest airport is Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (18 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.478 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively High" by FEMA.
24.2% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 155 Mbps.
There are 235 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 24 fatal vehicle crashes.
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