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Hernando, Mississippi

Introduction to Hernando, Mississippi

Hernando, Mississippi, in De Soto county, is 24 miles S of Memphis, Tennessee. Part of the surrounding Memphis metro area, Hernando is home to some 6,812 residents.

Hernando History

The city was named after Hernando DeSoto, who discovered the Mississippi River in 1541. The city was incorporated in 1840. The first high school of the area was established in 1879. It is in De Soto County, which was founded in 1836.

Hernando and nearby Attractions

  • Addie Baldwin Park
  • Historic Desoto Museum
  • Fuller State Park
  • Chucalissa Archaeological Museum

Things To Do In Hernando

Addie Baldwin Park and Church Park can be visited for their range of recreational facilities. The Historic DeSoto Museum may prove interesting to those who wish to learn more about the history of Hernando. Fuller State Park offers facilities for golf and swimming. It also has scenic picnic areas. The city hosts annual festivals like the A-Fair and the Fall Festival.

Hernando Transportation

Memphis International Airport is nearby.

Hernando Higher Education

Northwest Mississippi Community College, the University of Memphis, Southwest Tennessee Community College-Union Campus and The University of Tennessee Health Science Center are the local centers of higher education.

High Points

Hernando strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):

CategoryTrophy
Well-Paid Single Men
(vs. State)		Top 3%trophyHernando Well-Paid Single Men
Median Family Income
(vs. State)		Top 4%trophyHernando Median Family Income
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. State)		Top 6%Hernando Low Rate of Poverty
Well-Paid Single Women
(vs. State)		Top 6%Hernando Well-Paid Single Women
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. State)		Top 7%Hernando People in Middle Class or Better
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)		Top 10%Hernando Racial Diversity
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)		Top 15%Hernando Affordability of Property Taxes
College Educated Adults
(vs. State)		Top 17%Hernando College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Hernando, MS

Comparing Hernando to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population910
Racial Diversity910
Children Under 5 Years Old87
Well-Paid Single Men710
Well-Paid Single Women610
Senior Citizens44
Age of the Population36
Female Share of the Population21

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Average Household Size76
Portion of People Married710

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Median Family Income610
People in Middle Class or Better510
People Above Poverty510
College Educated Adults59

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Working at Home710
Short Commute Times43
Walking and Biking to Work48
Public Transportation Use24

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Affordability of Property Taxes91
Affordability of Rents82
Seasonal and Vacation Housing65
People Living Alone54
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals45

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers		Compared
to State
Low Property Crime88
Low Violent Crime78

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