Felix Labauve House · National Register of Historic Places
Hernando’s story
187 years in pictures
10 places on the National Register of Historic Places.
- 1839Hernando is settled
HernandoMS
A town of 17,949, settled in 1839. Public schools that outperform most of Mississippi.
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Population
17,949
+21.6% since 2010
Typical home
$345K
+2.2% in a year
Household income
$77K
median
Median age
38.6
years
Jobs based here
10,861
Balanced
What makes Hernando stand out
The 3 things Hernando does most differently from other towns.
A growing town
Hernando has grown 21.6% since 2010
14,090 people in 2010; 17,949 today.
U.S. Census 2010 & 2020 · ACS
Hernando’s report card
SchoolsABeats 86% of MS districtsHousing$345K74% above the MS typical homeHealthB+Healthier than 70% of U.S. townsCommute16 miHalf of commuters travel lessSafetyA−Less crime than 83% of U.S. townsClimate91°/32°Summer high · winter low · 0″ snowOutdoors2 miof trails · 0.9% conservedHazards50/100Moderate risk of storm & flood damage
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Weather
Forecast →84°
Partly Cloudy
H 0° · L 70°
Local news
All →- Construction continues for two mixed-use Hernando developmentswreg.com · Sep 28
- Na’kiyah JonesSports Illustrated · Sep 10
- Kai WeathersSports Illustrated · Sep 8
Upcoming events
Nothing on the calendar.
The data
Ordered by what stands out in Hernando. Another town gets a different order.
Schools
Hernando’s public schools outperform 86% of Mississippi districts
The public schools Hernando’s kids attend, from kindergarten through graduation, outperform 86% of Mississippi’s districts on state tests and graduation. Among towns with similar incomes, they sit near the middle.
ASchool Grade
| School | Grades | Students | Grade |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hernando Hills Elementary | 2–3 | 770 | A+ |
| Oak Grove Central Elementary School | 4–5 | 744 | A+ |
| Hernando Elementary School | PK–1 | 707 | Not graded |
| Hernando Baptist Kindergarten Private | PK–K | 68 | |
| Hernando Middle School | 6–8 | 1,183 | A+ |
| Hernando High School | 9–13 | 1,529 | A+ |
NCES · EDFacts · graded within MS on state tests and graduationAll 7 schools →
Housing
A typical Hernando home is worth about $345K
The typical Hernando home is worth about $345,000, up 2.2% in a year, 74% above the Mississippi typical home.
$345KZillow home value
Typical home value
Hernando$345K
Mississippi$198K
Market temperature
61
days on market
98.8%
sale-to-list price
+2.2%
value change, 1 year
45
homes sold in May
Zillow Home Value Index · Redfin Data CenterHousing market →
Health
Healthier than 70% of U.S. towns
Hernando beats the Mississippi average on 18 of 32 CDC measures and trails it on 0.
B+Health Grade
32 measures vs. Mississippi
18 better14 too close to call0 worse
| What stands out | Hernando | MS |
|---|---|---|
| More adults seeing a dentist | 13.7% | 9.3% |
| Fewer adults facing food insecurity | 13% | 22.4% |
Baptist Memorial Hospital Desoto
8.4 mi away · emergency room
None
primary care, dental or mental-health shortage
92nd
percentile among MS towns
CDC PLACES 2025 · modeled estimates for adults · CMS · HRSAFull health report →
Work & commute
About one in five working residents works right in Hernando
Most working residents leave Hernando for work: only 19% work in town. The top destinations are Memphis (32%), Southaven (13%) and Olive Branch (8%). Half commute less than 16 miles.
19%work in town
Where working residents work
In Hernando19%
Memphis32%
Southaven13%
Olive Branch8%
Horn Lake2%
16 mi
median commute distance
10,861
jobs based in Hernando
Balanced
jobs vs. working residents
Census LEHD 2023 · ACSCommute map →
Safety
Less crime per resident than 83% of U.S. towns
Hernando reports less crime per resident than 83% of the U.S. towns and cities we grade.
A−Safety Grade
Violent crime per 1,000 residents
Hernando1.1
Mississippi2.2
U.S.3.3
Property crime per 1,000 residents
Hernando3.2
Mississippi13.1
U.S.15.5
83rd
percentile among U.S. towns we grade
89th
percentile among MS towns
20
violent crimes reported in 2025
61
property crimes reported in 2025
FBI crime data, 2025 · crimes reported to policeFull safety report →
Climate
Mild winters, hot summers
Hernando has mild winters and warm summers, with plenty of rain. A typical July afternoon reaches 91°, a January night drops to 32°, and snow is almost unheard of.
91°summer high
Typical low → high °F
Winter34–53°
Spring51–73°
Summer70–90°
Fall52–74°
Nov 5
typical first frost
Mar 28
typical last frost
+0.5°
vs. the 20th-century average
91°
typical summer high
NOAA U.S. Climate Normals, 1991–2020Full climate →
Outdoors
0.9% of Hernando is conserved land
2.1 miles of trails across 5 parks and preserves.
0.9%conserved
0.9%
conserved · 148 of 16,367 acres
2.1 mi
of trails · 0.1 per sq mi
| Biggest places to walk | Trails | Acres |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Conger Park | 0.6 mi | 11 |
| 2. Lee's Summit Park | — | 20 |
| 3. Hernando Sports and Track | — | 10 |
Trails & parks © OpenStreetMap contributors · Conserved land: USGS PAD-USParks & trails →
Natural hazards
Moderate risk, with earthquakes at the top
Expected storm and flood damage is higher than in 50% of U.S. communities.
50risk score of 100
FEMA risk score
EarthquakesTornadoesInland flooding
4
paid flood claims since 1979
4
federal disasters paid out here
FEMA National Risk Index · OpenFEMANatural hazards →
About Hernando
City in Mississippi, United States
Hernando is a city in and the county seat of DeSoto County, on the northwestern border of Mississippi, United States. The population was 17,138 according to the 2020 census records. It is located on the south side of the Memphis, Tennessee metro area. U.S. Route 51 and the I-55 freeway traverse the city from north to south, and the I-69 freeway crosses the city from east to west. The county courthouse is located within Hernando's historic downtown square. It is located at the intersection of Commerce Street and present-day U.S. 51.
From Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0 · facts via Wikidata (CC0)
- Established
- 1839
- Population
- 17,138
- Area
- 26 sq mi
- Elevation
- 381 ft
- ZIP code
- 38632
- Area code
- 662
Hernando’s neighbors
One town shares a border with Hernando.
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