County Health Profile:
Hernando County Data
Hernando County Health Rankings 2018
| Health Outcomes | 45 |
| Health Factors | 31 |
Hernando Population Age
| Age | County (%) | Florida (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 0-17 | 18.7 | 20.3 |
| 18-64 | 53.8 | 60.4 |
| 65+ | 27.5 | 19.4 |
Hernando Total Population
| Item | County (Total) | County (%) | Florida (Total) | Florida (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 176,797 | 20,278,447 | ||
| Asian | 2,150 | 1.2 | 547,518 | 2.7 |
| Black | 9,315 | 5.2 | 3,264,830 | 16.1 |
| White | 160,692 | 89.7 | 15,350,784 | 75.7 |
| Other | 6,987 | 3.9 | 1,115,315 | 5.5 |
| Hispanic | 21,856 | 12.2 | 5,008,776 | 24.7 |
| Female | 93,334 | 52.1 | 10,362,286 | 51.1 |
| Male | 85,810 | 47.9 | 9,916,161 | 48.9 |
| Prison | 509 | 0.3 | 119,036 | 0.6 |
Hernando Socioeconomics
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Per Capita Income ($) | 23,495 | 28,774 |
| Median Household Income ($) | 44,323 | 50,883 |
| Percent of Persons Below 100% of the FPL (%) | 14.3 | 15.5 |
| Percent of Persons Below 200% of the FPL (%) | 37.6 | 36.4 |
| Students Eligible for Free/Reduced Lunch (%) | 82.1 | 69.4 |
| Unemployment Rate (%) | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| Percent of Businesses with <50 Employees (%) | 96.2 | 95.5 |
| Percent with High School Diplomas (%) | 87.8 | 87.6 |
| Percent with College Diplomas (%) | 27.4 | 38.2 |
Hernando Maternal and Infant Health
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Birth Rate | 8.8 | 11.1 |
| Teen Birth Rate | 6.7 | 8.2 |
| Repeat Birth Rate | 13.7 | 15.7 |
| Low Birthweight (%) | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Late or No Prenatal Care (%) | 3.4 | 5.5 |
| Kindergartners Immunized (%) | 94.7 | 93.7 |
| Infant Death Rate | 7.2 | 6.1 |
Hernando Healthcare Access - Uninsured
| County (Total) | County (%) | Florida (Total) | Florida (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non-Elderly (Age 0-64) Uninsured | 18,946 | 14.5 | 2,478,194 | 15.4 |
Hernando Federal Designations
| Designation Status | Designation Type | |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Low Income Population, Federally Qualified Health Center, Whole County |
| Dental Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Low Income Population, Federally Qualified Health Center, Correctional Facility, Whole County |
| Mental Health Professional Shortage Area | Yes | Low Income Population, Federally Qualified Health Center, Whole County |
| Medically Underserved Area/Population | Yes | Low Income Population |
Hernando Most Utilized Hospitals
| Hospital Name | Number of Discharges |
|---|---|
| Oak Hill Hospital | 14,586 |
| Bayfront Health Brooksville | 3,766 |
| Bayfront Health Spring Hill | 3,418 |
Hernando Hospital Discharge Rate
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 171.2 | 127.1 |
| Avoidable | 18.3 | 13.1 |
Hernando Emergency Room Visit Rate
| County | Florida | |
|---|---|---|
| Total | 414.4 | 411.6 |
| 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 | 2,705 | 815.4 | 685.2 |
| Cancer (2) | 606 | 179.2 | 151.9 |
| Heart Disease (1) | 576 | 163.6 | 150.8 |
| Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease (3) | 231 | 62.8 | 39.6 |
| All Unintentional Injuries (5) | 164 | 69.9 | 52.6 |
| Stroke (4) | 128 | 35.5 | 38.7 |