Hernando County

FL · Pop. 156,551 · Mixed County

7Homestead Score

Hernando County is a mixed county in FL with a population of approximately 156,551.

$/Acre: $12,812

Property Tax: 0.83%

Growing Season: 283 days

Broadband: 70%

Safety: 5/10

Density: 162.1/sq mi

Pros

No building codes, Long growing season

Cons

Expensive land, Higher crime rate

Taxes & Cost of Living

Property Tax Rate0.83%

Local Sales Tax1.25%

Combined Sales Tax7.25%

Cost of Living Index98.9

Median Household Income$72,428

Poverty Rate23.5%

Homestead ExemptionYes

Land & Building

Avg Land $/Acre$12,812

Median Home Price$678K

Acres for Sale1583

Building CodeNone

Permit Required

Zoning TypeMinimal Zoning

Tiny Home Friendly

Mobile Home Friendly

Min Lot Size2.5 acres

Climate & Growing

USDA Zone8

Growing Season283 days

Annual Rainfall64.3 inches

Avg Summer High90°F

Avg Winter Low53°F

Soil TypeLoam

Soil Quality8/10

Elevation1,972 ft

Top CropsCotton

Natural Disaster Risk

Drought1/10

Wildfire4/10

Tornado4/10

Flood6/10

Water & Energy

Primary Water SourceSpring

Well Depth (avg)290 ft

Water AvailabilityAdequate

Solar (Avg PSH)4.7

Wind Potential5/10

Electric Rate$0.15/kWh

Laws & Regulations

Unincorporated

HOA PrevalenceRare

Livestock Allowed

Chicken OrdinanceRestricted

Burn Permit Required

Raw Milk AccessYes

Safety

Violent Crime /100K592

Property Crime /100K702

Overall Safety5/10

Sheriff Response37 minutes average

Healthcare

Nearest Hospital49.8 miles

Emergency Room

Healthcare Facilities5

Infrastructure & Community

Broadband Coverage70%

Cell CoverageFair

Starlink Available

Nearest Town5 miles

Nearest City55 miles

School District5/10

Farmers Markets2

Public Land Nearby19%

Business & Employment

Unemployment Rate3.4%

Ag EconomyWeak