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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
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.
Hernando strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Mississippi):
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Well-Paid Single Men (vs. State) | Top 3% |  |
| Median Family Income (vs. State) | Top 4% | |
| Low Rate of Poverty (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| Well-Paid Single Women (vs. State) | Top 6% | |
| People in Middle Class or Better (vs. State) | Top 7% | |
| Racial Diversity (vs. State) | Top 10% | |
| Affordability of Property Taxes (vs. Peers) | Top 15% | |
| College Educated Adults (vs. State) | Top 17% | |
Comparing Hernando to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Mississippi (State):
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| Working at Home | | |
| Short Commute Times | | |
| Walking and Biking to Work | | |
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| Affordability of Property Taxes | | |
| Affordability of Rents | | |
| Seasonal and Vacation Housing | | |
| People Living Alone | | |
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| Characteristic | Compared to Peers | Compared to State |
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| Low Property Crime | | |
| Low Violent Crime | | |
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