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Hernando, MS

Hernando, MS.

Population: 31,374 (Census ACS)

The median home value in Hernando, MS is $350,087 — up 2.1% over the past year. Homes sell for a median $411,900 after a median 56.5 days on market. Typical rent runs $2,279/month. 7 schools serve the area (NCES). FEMA's National Risk Index rates the county's overall natural-hazard risk Relatively Moderate, with coldwave, lightning, tornado the top-rated hazards. Cost of living is 15.0% below the US average (BEA, metro/state-level).

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$350,087

Median home value

+2.1%

1-year change

56.5

Median days on market

Relatively Moderate

Hazard risk (county)

Home values & appreciation

Median home value
$350,087
1-year appreciation
+2.1%
3-year appreciation
+3.6%
5-year appreciation
+18.9%
10-year appreciation
+62.5%
All-time peak (2026-05)
$350,880
House Price Index (state)
322.1 (+3.8% YoY)

Sources: home value index (ZIP-level) · FHFA House Price Index (state-level)

Market activity

Median sale price
$411,900
Median list price
$413,950
Median price per sqft
$171
1-year sale-price change
+5.9%
Median days on market
56.5 days
Homes sold (recent period)
131
For-sale inventory
158
Sale-to-list ratio
98.5%
Active listings
159
1-year forecast
+0.2%
Days to pending
48 days
New listings (monthly)
46

Source: recent area sales and market data (ZIP-level)

Rents

Typical rent
$2,279/mo
1-year rent change
+2.0%
Studio fair-market rent
$1,070/mo
1BR fair-market rent
$1,170/mo
2BR fair-market rent
$1,290/mo
3BR fair-market rent
$1,700/mo
4BR fair-market rent
$1,980/mo

Sources: market rent index (ZIP-level) · HUD Fair Market Rents (metro/county-level, 40th-percentile regulatory reference)

Affordability

Cost of living index (Low)
85.0 (100 = US avg)
Electricity rate (state-level)
14.0¢/kWh
Natural gas rate (state-level)
$16.60/MCF
30-year mortgage rate (national)
6.66%
15-year mortgage rate (national)
6.00%

Sources: BEA Regional Price Parities (metro/state-level) · EIA energy rates (state-level) · Freddie Mac PMMS (national)

Schools

Total schools
7
Elementary schools
3
Middle schools
2
High schools
1
Schools include
HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL, HERNANDO ELEM, HERNANDO HIGH SCHOOL, OAK GROVE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY, DESOTO COUNTY ALTERNATIVE CENTER

Source: NCES school directory, 2022-23 (school-address-based)

Natural hazards & flood risk

Overall hazard risk (county)
Relatively Moderate
Top hazards (county)
coldWave, lightning, tornado, earthquake, heatWave
Notable hazard ratings (county)
coldWave: Relatively High · drought: Relatively Low · earthquake: Relatively Moderate · hail: Relatively Low · heatWave: Relatively Moderate · iceStorm: Relatively Moderate
FEMA flood zone
X
Flood risk level
Minimal
Wildfire risk to homes (county)
Higher than 57% of US counties
Buildings in wildfire direct-exposure zone
50.4%
Radon potential (county)
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3
EPA Superfund (NPL) sites within 5 mi
None
Nearest Superfund site
Memphis Defense Depot (DLA) (20.6 mi)
EPA recommends radon testing for every home regardless of zone.

Sources: FEMA National Risk Index (county-level) · FEMA flood data (ZIP-level) · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (county-level) · EPA radon zones + Superfund NPL

Climate (30-year normals)

Average annual temperature
61.0°F
Average high
72.0°F
Average low
51.0°F
Annual precipitation
57.3 in
USDA plant hardiness zone
8a (extreme annual low 10 to 15°F)

Sources: NOAA Climate Normals (30-year, nearest-station) · USDA Plant Hardiness Zone Map (2023)

Air quality

Air quality rating
Moderate
Median AQI (annual)
54
Days with Good air quality
122
Days with Moderate air quality
231
Highest AQI recorded (year)
134

Source: EPA air quality data (nearest monitoring station, annual)

Walkability & transit

Walkability index
6.7 / 20
Transit service frequency
-99,999
Jobs reachable by car (30 min)
45,385
Jobs reachable by transit (45 min)
37,865

Source: EPA Smart Location Database (metropolitan block groups)

Amenities

Airports within 30 mi
27
Nearest airport
Hernando Village Airpark (1 mi)
Nearest major airport
Memphis International Airport (MEM) (17 mi)
Hospitals nearby (~15 mi)
7
Hospitals include
BAPTIST MEMORIAL HOSPITAL DESOTO, METHODIST HEALTHCARE - OLIVE BRANCH HOSPITAL, PARKWOOD BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEM
Avg hospital rating (CMS)
3.5 / 5
Best hospital rating nearby (CMS)
5.0 / 5
Solar radiation rating
Fair (4.5 kWh/m²/day)

Sources: National Park Service · FAA airport data · CMS hospital data · DOE/NREL (proximity-based)

Migration

Net migration (county)
+755 tax filers

Source: IRS county-to-county migration data (county-level, ~12-month lag)

Housing stock

Median year housing built
2,001
Housing built before 1970
9.4%
Housing built 2000 or later
53.5%
Median annual property tax
$1,714
Mean commute to work
27 min
Households with broadband internet
73.2%

Source: Census ACS 5-year estimates (ZIP-level)

Employment & development

Total county employment
63,798
Average weekly wage
$845
Top industries (by employment)
Accommodation & Food, Health Care, Administrative Services
Annual residential building permits (county)
1,127

Sources: BLS QCEW (county-level) · Census Building Permits (county-level)

How it compares

HernandoState medianUS median
Median home value$350,087$154,088$289,727
Median sale price$411,900$224,950$325,000
Median days on market57 days50 days51 days
Typical rent$2,279/mo$1,471/mo$1,808/mo
Median annual property tax$1,714$859$2,006

State and US medians are computed across all US ZIP codes with sufficient public-data coverage, from the same sources as the figures above.

Area data compiled from public government, academic, and industry research feeds. Data sources →

Common questions

What is the median home value in Hernando, MS?
$350,087.
What is the median sale price in Hernando, MS?
$411,900.
How long do homes take to sell in Hernando, MS?
Median days on market: 56.5 days.
What is typical rent in Hernando, MS?
Typical rent: $2,279/month.
What is the natural-hazard risk in Hernando, MS?
Overall risk: Relatively Moderate (FEMA NRI, county-level). Top hazards: coldWave, lightning, tornado, earthquake, heatWave.
Is Hernando, MS in a flood zone?
Minimal (FEMA NFIP). FEMA flood zone X.
What is the wildfire risk in Hernando, MS?
Risk to homes is higher than 57% of US counties (USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, county-level).
What is the radon potential in Hernando, MS?
Low radon potential — EPA Zone 3 of 3, county-level. EPA recommends testing every home regardless of zone.
Are there Superfund sites near Hernando, MS?
No current or proposed National Priorities List sites within 5 miles (EPA).
How many schools serve Hernando, MS?
7 schools (3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high) (NCES, 2022-23).
Is Hernando, MS walkable?
Walkability index: 6.7/20 (EPA Smart Location Database).
What is the air quality in Hernando, MS?
Moderate. Median AQI: 54. (EPA AQI).
What is the cost of living in Hernando, MS?
Regional Price Parity: 85.0 (100 = US average) (Low) (BEA RPP, metro/state-level).

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