County Health Profile:
Hernando County Data
Hernando County Health Rankings 2017
| Health Outcomes | 40 |
| Health Factors | 29 |
Hernando Population Age
| Age | County (%) | Florida (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-17 | 18.8 | 20.4 |
| 18-64 | 53.7 | 60.6 |
| 65+ | 27.4 | 19.1 |
Hernando Total Population
| Item | County (Total) | County (%) | Florida (Total) | Florida (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 176,797 | 19,934,451 | ||
| Asian | 1,962 | 1.1 | 520,289 | 2.6 |
| Black | 9,300 | 5.3 | 3,217,420 | 16.1 |
| White | 158,428 | 89.6 | 14,130,248 | 75.9 |
| Other | 7,125 | 4.0 | 1,064,500 | 5.3 |
| Hispanic | 20,455 | 11.6 | 4,806,196 | 24.1 |
| Female | 91,758 | 51.9 | 10,186,504 | 51.1 |
| Male | 85,039 | 48.1 | 9,747,947 | 48.9 |
| Prison | 389 | 0.2 | 97,794 | 0.5 |
Hernando Socioeconomics
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income ($) | 22,435 | 27,598 |
| Median Household Income ($) | 42,274 | 48,900 |
| Percent of Persons Below 100% of the FPL (%) | 15.6 | 16.1 |
| Percent of Persons Below 200% of the FPL (%) | 38.4 | 37.3 |
| Students Eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch (%) | 68.9 | 65.7 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 6.1 | 4.9 |
| Percent of Businesses with <50 Employees (%) | 96.2 | 95.5 |
| Percent with High School Diplomas (%) | 87.0 | 87.2 |
| Percent with College Diplomas (%) | 27.0 | 37.4 |
Hernando Maternal and Infant Health
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Birth Rate | 8.8 | 11.2 |
| Teen Birth Rate | 7.1 | 8.9 |
| Repeat Birth Rate | 15.6 | 16.1 |
| Low Birthweight (%) | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Late or No Prenatal Care (%) | 3.4 | 5.1 |
| Kindergartners Immunized (%) | 94.8 | 94.1 |
| Infant Death Rate | 6.4 | 6.1 |
Hernando Healthcare Access - Uninsured
| County (Total) | County (%) | Florida (Total) | Florida (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Elderly (Age 0-64) Uninsured | 19,907 | 15.6 | 2,602,192 | 16.3 |
Hernando Federal Designations
| Designation Status | Designation Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Low Income Population, Comprehensive Health Center, Whole County |
| Dental Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Low Income Population, Comprehensive Health Center, Correctional Institution, Whole County |
| Mental Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Low Income Population, Comprehensive Health Center, Whole County |
| Medically Underserved Area/Population | Yes | Low Income Population |
Hernando Most Utilized Hospitals
| Hospital Name | Number of Discharges |
|---|---|
| Oak Hill Hospital | 9,829 |
| Bayfront Health Spring Hill | 3,501 |
| Bayfront Health Brooksville | 2,910 |
Hernando Hospital Discharge Rate
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 169.8 | 134.3 |
| Avoidable | 18.4 | 14.1 |
Hernando Emergency Room Visit Rate
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 413.4 | 423.7 |
| Avoidable | 196.3 | 198.7 |
Hernando Leading Causes of Death
| Cause (Florida Rank) | County Number | County Age-adjusted Death Rate | Florida Age-Adjusted Death Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| All Causes | 2,591 | 791.2 | 681.3 |
| Cancer (2) | 569 | 171.8 | 153.5 |
| Heart Disease (1) | 527 | 151.0 | 152.3 |
| Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease (3) | 221 | 60.4 | 39.3 |
| All Unintentional Injuries (5) | 151 | 65.6 | 47.5 |
| Stroke (4) | 132 | 37.6 | 36.7 |