The Town FilesHernando County, Florida
207,018 people. The median home is worth $276,000 (typical Florida town: $331,600) and the median household earns $66,058.
Towns in Hernando County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring Hill | 113,568 | $288,500 | $68,432 | 44.0 |
| North Weeki Wachee | 9,131 | $328,700 | $64,891 | 52.6 |
| Brooksville | 8,890 | $141,000 | $54,926 | 47.8 |
| Timber Pines | 5,163 | $278,200 | $59,185 | 74.8 |
| Ridge Manor | 4,743 | $229,800 | $57,857 | 42.5 |
| Brookridge | 4,658 | $156,600 | $53,989 | 68.6 |
| South Brooksville | 4,311 | $245,300 | $61,196 | 51.8 |
| High Point | 3,873 | $181,300 | $49,368 | 63.7 |
| North Brooksville | 3,506 | $209,500 | $78,458 | 43.3 |
People and housing
| Hernando County | Typical Florida town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $276,000 | $331,600 |
| Median rent | $1,298 | $1,569 |
| Median household income | $66,058 | $71,140 |
| Median age | 47.7 | 42.8 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 21.1% | 28.8% |
| Below the poverty line | 11.7% | 11.3% |
Jobs and pay
50,853 jobs in 2024, average pay $50,502 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 226 storm events in Hernando County from 1996 to 2026, with 2 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Hernando County has been included in 40 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4834: Hurricane Milton |
| October 7, 2024 | Hurricane | EM-3622: Hurricane Milton |
| September 28, 2024 | Hurricane | DR-4828: Hurricane Helene |
| September 24, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3615: Tropical Storm Helene |
| August 10, 2024 | Tropical Storm | DR-4806: Hurricane Debby |
| August 3, 2024 | Tropical Storm | EM-3605: Tropical Storm Debby |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).