At a Glance
Median Income
$71,451
$38,060 per capita
Home Value
$282,200
Zillow: $340,982
Median Rent
$1,163/mo
30.9% of income on rent
Violent Crime
112/100K
2,021/100K property
Bachelor's Degree+
35.9%
87.9% high school+
Unemployment
1.5%
9.3% poverty rate
Obesity Rate
33.8%
13.0% smoking rate
Avg Temperature
62°F
301 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?
B
3.4 / 5.0 — Good
Based on economy, affordability, safety, and education metrics compared to national averages.
Economy & Jobs
Hernando residents earn a median household income of $71,451 , which is 5% below the national average of $75,149.
Per capita income is $38,060. The unemployment rate stands at 1.5% (58% below the U.S. rate of 3.6%). 9.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The area is home to 3,754 business establishments, including 415 restaurants.
Housing & Cost of Living
The median home value in Hernando is $282,200 , 0% below the national median of $281,900.
Zillow estimates the typical home at $340,982. Median rent is $1,163/month, with 30.9% of renters spending more than 30% of income on housing. The cost of living index is 87.0 (100 = national average). The median home was built in 2000.
Safety & Crime
Hernando reports 112 violent crimes per 100,000 residents
, which is 71% below the national average of 380/100K.
Property crime is 2,021/100K.
Education
35.9% of adults in Hernando hold a bachelor's degree or higher
(7% above the national average).
87.9% have completed high school. Local schools score 5.7/10 in standardized testing.
Climate & Weather
Hernando has an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C).
Winters average 40°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 301 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 59.2 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Data Overview
People
Population17,580
Median Age38.9 yrs
Density687/mi²
Male / Female47% / 53%
Foreign Born13.6%
Veterans6.3%
Economy
A
Median Income$71,451
Per Capita$38,060
Unemployment1.5%
Poverty9.3%
County GDP$9,783M
Avg Weekly Wage$879
Housing
A
Home Value$282,200
Rent$1,163
Ownership80.8%
Zillow$340,982
Housing Units7,024
Rent Burden30.9%
Crime
F
Violent112/100K
Property2,021/100K
Health
Obesity33.8%
Diabetes9.8%
Smoking13.0%
Heart Disease5.0%
Premature Death10,785/100K
Climate
Avg Temp62°F
Sunny Days301/yr
Rain59.2 in/yr
AQI43 (Good)
Elevation301 ft
Education
B+
Bachelor's+35.9%
High School+87.9%
Graduate+12.6%
School Score5.7/10
Community
2024 VoteR 61% / D 37%
Commute27 min
Broadband88.9%
Internet Speed138 Mbps
EV Stations4
Libraries6
Did You Know?
Hernando was founded in 1839.
The median home in Hernando was built in 2000.
The nearest airport is Memphis International (13 miles).
The Gini coefficient (income inequality) is 0.399 (U.S. avg: 0.490).
Natural hazard risk is rated "Relatively Moderate" by FEMA.
12.0% of the population has a disability.
13.6% of residents are foreign-born.
Average internet download speed is 138 Mbps.
There are 415 restaurants in the area.
The county recorded 13 fatal vehicle crashes.
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