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Hernando, MS
Full City Profile · Mississippi · DeSoto County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
17,580
Population
687/sq mi density
$71,451
Median Income
$38,060 per capita
$282,200
Home Value
$340,982 Zillow
$1,163
Median Rent
30.9% income on rent
62°F
Avg Temperature
301 sunny days/yr
112
Violent Crime/100K
2,021 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$71,451 median income, 1.5% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.5 / 5.0
$282,200 home value, $1,163/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
112 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
35.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Hernando enjoys a temperate climate with 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. The area receives 1.5 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 43.
Temperature
40°F Jan (5°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 61.8°F |
| 14% above US avg | |
| January Average | 40°F (5°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 301 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 301 ft (92 m) |
| Area | 25.8 sq mi (66.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 687/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 34.8496°N, 89.9924°W |
| Timezone | America/Chicago |
| County | DeSoto County County |
| Nearest Airport | Memphis International (MEM) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 43.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0476 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 11.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 42.1 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very Low |
| Earthquake | Relatively Moderate |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1811 | AR: NE - NEW MADRID EARTHQUAKES | Eruption + Earthquake | — | — | 91 km |
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 40°F (5°C) | 4.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 44°F (6°C) | 4.3 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 5.6 in | |
| April | 61°F (16°C) | 5.8 in | Wettest |
| May | 69°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 4.5 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 3.9 in | Warmest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 3.4 in | |
| November | 51°F (11°C) | 5.2 in | |
| December | 43°F (6°C) | 5.6 in |
Hernando has a seasonal temperature swing of 41°F / from 40°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.2 inches, with April being the wettest month (5.8") and August the driest (3.1").