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Hernando.
About
Life in Hernando
Living in Hernando means getting solid access to Memphis without actually living in a big city, which is a real draw for people looking for that balance. The cost of living here is genuinely reasonable—median home values sit around $315,900 and median household income is $76,950, so you're not stretching yourself thin just to own property. It's a family-oriented community with nearly 40% of households including kids, a median age around 37, and plenty of married-couple households, so you'll find good schools through the DeSoto County School District and a sense of routine stability that appeals to people planting roots.
Hernando at a Glance
Population, income, housing and more
Median Age
38.6 yrs
Poverty Rate
8.8%
Foreign-Born
4.5%
Broadband Internet
90.2%
of households
Population Growth
+9.8%
recent change · Census Bureau
Median household income
Demographics4.5% foreign-born, most often from Mexico
Who lives in Hernando: race and ethnicity, ages, households, languages and countries of origin
In Hernando, the largest foreign-born group is from Mexico (69.1%), and 3.8% of residents speak Spanish at home.
Under 18
25.7%
of residents
65 and Older
17.2%
of residents
Households with Kids
41.2%
anyone under 18
Living Alone
20.4%
of households
Married Couples
57.4%
of households
Avg Household Size
2.56
people
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino of any race; other groups are non-Hispanic
Top countries of origin (foreign-born)
Languages Spoken at Home
Cost of Livingrent 36% above MS average
Rent, home values, and income in Hernando
In Hernando, rent runs 36% above the MS average, and home values are 86% above the MS average.
Median rent (per month)
Median home value
Rent Burdened
53.2%
spending 30%+ of income on rent
Severely Rent Burdened
2.8%
spending 50%+
Cost of Living Index
92.2
metro area (BEA) · US avg = 100
Median Property Tax
$1,920
per year, owner-occupied homes
Homeowners
81.2%
of occupied homes are owned
Typical Home Built
2002
median year built
Vacant Homes
1.9%
of housing units
Home Value Trend
Latest: $347,460 (September 2026)
Jobs & Economyunemployment about average for MS
Unemployment in Hernando
Unemployment in DeSoto County, which includes Hernando, is close to the MS average.
Unemployment rate
Hernando: DeSoto County rate (county-wide) · BLS annual average
Unemployment Rate — 10 Year Trend
DeSoto County (county-wide) · Annual averages
What Hernando Residents Do for Work · share of employed residents by industry
City residents, wherever they work
Commute26.9 min avg
How Hernando residents get to work, and the nearest airports
In Hernando, most residents drive alone to work (81%), and 59% get there in under 30 minutes.
How People Get to Work
Commute Time Distribution
Nearest airports · with airline service
- 15 mi
Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM)
Small hub2.4M passengers boarded in 2025
Straight-line distance. Size is the FAA’s hub category, based on passenger traffic: regional airports may have only a few flights a day.
Safetyviolent crime 68% below national average
Crime rates for 2025
Violent crime in Hernando runs 68% below the national average.
Violent Crime Rate
106
per 100,000 residents
Below average (329 national, 2025)
Property Crime Rate
323.2
per 100,000 residents
Below average (1,552 national, 2025)
Hernando Police Department
Natural DisastersHeat most common — 27 events in 2025
Natural hazard risk, storms and earthquakes
FEMA National Risk Index
Relatively Moderate
89.0 / 100
Compares expected losses from natural hazards, social vulnerability and community resilience against every US county (higher = more risk).
DeSoto County, county-wide · FEMA NRI December 2025
In DeSoto County, which includes Hernando, the most common type is heat, with 27 recorded events in 2025.
Most common events:
Storm events by year
| Year | Events | Top Type | Property Damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 27 | Heat | $997,000 |
| 2024 | 21 | Excessive Heat | $10,000 |
| 2023 | 31 | Heat | $2.1M |
| 2022 | 23 | Heat | $100,000 |
| 2021 | 14 | Heat | $62,000 |
| 2020 | 11 | Thunderstorm Wind | $3.3M |
| 2019 | 19 | Heat | $902,500 |
| 2018 | 16 | Heat | $5,500 |
Property damage is the National Weather Service's estimate filed with each event. “None reported” means the events were logged with $0 damage; “Not estimated” means no estimate was filed. Storms covering several counties aren't counted here, since NOAA doesn't split their damage by county.
6 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ within 100 miles in the past year
DeSoto County, county-wide
Air Quality43 median AQI — Good
Days by air quality category (2025)
Air quality in DeSoto County, which includes Hernando, is typically good — 252 good-air days per year.
Median AQI
43
Good Days
252
per year
Moderate Days
112
per year
Unhealthy Days
0
per year
DeSoto County, county-wide
Climate89°F summers, 33°F winters
30-year climate averages (1991–2020) — monthly temperatures and precipitation
Hernando has warm summers (avg high 89°F) and mild winters (avg low 33°F).
Spring (Mar–May)
72°/50°F
avg high / low
Summer (Jun–Aug)
89°/69°F
avg high / low
Fall (Sep–Nov)
74°/51°F
avg high / low
Winter (Dec–Feb)
52°/33°F
avg high / low
Annual Precipitation
56.5"
Annual Snowfall
1.9"
Hot Days/Year
70
days above 90°F
Freeze Days/Year
61
days below 32°F
Rainy Days/Year
110
Average month
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| Month | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 30°F | 4.22" |
| Feb | 54°F | 34°F | 5.04" |
| Mar | 63°F | 41°F | 5.52" |
| Apr | 72°F | 50°F | 6.25" |
| May | 80°F | 60°F | 5.49" |
| Jun | 88°F | 67°F | 4.80" |
| Jul | 90°F | 71°F | 4.14" |
| Aug | 90°F | 69°F | 3.40" |
| Sep | 85°F | 62°F | 3.48" |
| Oct | 74°F | 50°F | 4.11" |
| Nov | 62°F | 40°F | 4.25" |
| Dec | 52°F | 34°F | 5.83" |
Healthcare
Hospitals, ratings, and health insurance in Hernando
Uninsured
10.6%
of residents
No hospitals inside Hernando's limits — nearest hospitals · within 15 miles
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 8.4 mi away · Southaven
Parkwood Behavioral Health System
Psychiatric · 11.4 mi away · Olive Branch
Methodist Healthcare - Olive Branch Hospital
Acute Care Hospitals · ER available · 12.4 mi away · Olive Branch
Adult Health · vs. the typical US place
Share of adults. Modeled estimates, not counted cases. “US” = the typical US place.
Medicare-certified hospitals only. Doesn’t include clinics, urgent care, or freestanding ERs.
Education15.8:1 student/teacher ratio
Schools and degree attainment in Hernando
Hernando's student/teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the national average of 16:1, and 34.5% of adults 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Public Schools
5
within city limits
Private Schools
0
within city limits
College Degree Rate
34.5%
adults 25+ with bachelor's or higher
Student/Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
National avg 16:1
Schools located within city limits (2023) — school-level metrics change slowly year to year
Parks & Recreationclosest: Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, 64 mi
Nearby national parks, recreation areas and public libraries for Hernando
Hernando has 8 nearby national parks or recreation areas, closest being Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument (64 mi away).
Nearby National Parks & Recreation Areas
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
National Monument
64 mi awayBrices Cross Roads National Battlefield Site
National Battlefield Site
76 mi awayNatchez Trace National Scenic Trail
National Scenic Trail
81 mi awayTupelo National Battlefield
National Battlefield
82 mi awayTrail Of Tears National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail
85 mi awayNatchez Trace Parkway
Parkway
92 mi awayArkansas Post National Memorial
National Memorial
95 mi awayShiloh National Military Park
National Military Park
95 mi awayPublic Libraries in Hernando
Hernando Public Library
370 West Commerce Street, Hernando
Cities Near Hernando
The closest cities within 60 miles
Planning a move to Hernando?
Read our full moving guide — what it's really like to live here.
Hernando FAQ
Is Hernando, Mississippi affordable?⌄
Hernando's median rent is $1,302/month, which is close to the national average. The median household income is $76,950/year. Median home value is $315,900.
Is Hernando, Mississippi safe?⌄
Hernando's violent crime rate was 106 per 100,000 residents in 2025, which is well below the national average — one of the safer cities in the country of 329/100k that year. Property crime rate is 323 per 100,000. As with any city, crime rates vary by neighborhood.
What is the job market like in Hernando, Mississippi?⌄
DeSoto County, which includes Hernando, has an unemployment rate of 3.6%, which is solid, slightly below the national average of 4.3%.
What is the cost of living in Hernando, Mississippi?⌄
The cost of living in Hernando is primarily driven by housing. Median rent is $1,302/month and median household income is $76,950/year. The median home value is $315,900. About 53% of renters spend more than 30% of their income on housing.
How is the commute in Hernando, Mississippi?⌄
The average commute in Hernando is 27 minutes, which is about average compared to the national average of 26 minutes.
Data from the US Census Bureau, BLS, FBI, NOAA, EPA, Zillow Research and other public sources. Where our data comes from