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Hernando County
  • County in Florida
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Hernando County

    Report Card

    grade B
    Overall Niche Grade
    1. Public Schools
      grade B
    2. Housing
      grade B minus
    3. Nightlife
      grade A minus
    4. Good for Families
      grade B
    5. Diversity
      grade B+
    6. Jobs
      grade B minus
    7. Weather
      grade A
    8. Cost of Living
      grade B
    9. Health & Fitness
      grade B+
    10. Outdoor Activities
      grade A minus
    11. Commute
      grade C+

    Hernando County is located in Florida with a population of 192,128. In Hernando County, most residents own their homes. In Hernando County there are a lot of bars, restaurants, and coffee shops. Many retirees live in Hernando County and residents tend to be conservative. The public schools in Hernando County are above average.

    About

    Population
    192,128

    Real Estate

    Median Home Value
    $173,700
    National
    $244,900
    Median Rent
    $1,051
    National
    $1,163
    Rent vs. Own
    • Rent
      21%
    • Own
      79%
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    Hernando County Rankings

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    Crime & Safety

    Violent Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Assault
      546.8
      national  282.7
    • Murder
      0
      national  6.1
    • Rape
      49.7
      national  40.7
    • Robbery
      87
      national  135.5
    Property Crimes
    • Calculated annually per 100,000 residents
    • Burglary
      360.4
      national  500.1
    • Theft
      3,330.4
      national  2,042.8
    • Motor Vehicle Theft
      111.8
      national  284

    Residents

    Diversity
    grade B+
    Based on ethnic and economic diversity.
    Age
    • <10 years
      9%
    • 10-17 years
      9%
    • 18-24 years
      7%
    • 25-34 years
      10%
    • 35-44 years
      11%
    • 45-54 years
      12%
    • 55-64 years
      15%
    • 65+ years
      27%
    Education Levels
    • Master's degree or higher
      7%
      national  13%
    • Bachelor's degree
      13%
      national  21%
    • Some college or associate's degree
      36%
      national  29%
    • High school diploma or equivalent
      34%
      national  26%
    • Less than high school diploma
      11%
      national  11%

    Working in Hernando County

    Jobs
    grade B minus
    Based on employment rates, job and business growth, and cost of living.
    Median Household Income
    $53,301
    National
    $69,021

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