COUNTY REPORT FL

Hernando County, Florida

15 ZIP codes · Home Safety Score unavailable · 0 of 15 tracked ZIP records scored · Updated

Data: ZipCheckup Home Safety Score model 4.0.0; EPA SDWIS, UCMR 5, EPA radon zones, EPA AirData Last verified:

Unavailable
0 of 15 tracked ZIP records scored
15
ZIP Codes
$239K
Median Home Value
$2,000
Avg Remediation (84% of home value)

ZIP Code Risk Map

Water Quality Map: Hernando County, Florida

Each dot represents a ZIP code. Color indicates water quality grade. Tap a dot for details.

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Key Risk Factors

Health risk index: 14.7 (asthma 9.8%, diabetes 14.9%)

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,965, driven primarily by sea_level

38.6% of homes built before 1978 (lead paint era)

County Health Indicators vs National Average

Asthma 9.8% (national: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (national: 10.5%)
Obesity 36.1% (national: 32.4%)

Black markers indicate national averages. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Infrastructure Overview

1985
Median Build Year
38.6%
Pre-1978 Housing
27/100
Infrastructure Stress Indicator
8%
ZIPs with High Infrastructure Stress
Moderate
Lead Pipe Risk

Modeled area-level indicator, not a failure probability. Sources: Census ACS housing age, EPA DWINS infrastructure needs, EPA SDWIS violations, and EPA lead indicators.

Compound Risk Breakdown

Estimated additional annual cost per homeowner: $3,965

Sea Level Rise $2,480/yr
Flood $1,123/yr
Wildfire $300/yr

Bar widths proportional to share of total annual risk cost. Source: compound risk model (FEMA, EPA, USGS).

Housing Age Distribution

86,820 housing units in Hernando County

Pre-1940 1%
1940–1959 2%
1960–1979 17%
1980–1999 49%
2000+ 32%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS B25034 (Year Structure Built).

Water Safety Affordability

How much it costs to fix water issues relative to home values in Hernando County

$239K
Median Home Value
$2,000
Est. Remediation Cost
0.8%
of Home Value
Remediation as % of home value low burden

Remediation costs are relatively manageable for most homeowners in Hernando County, representing a small fraction of property value.

Remediation includes water filtration, lead abatement, radon mitigation, and flood protection where applicable. Source: Census ACS, EPA SDWIS.

Health Outcomes vs National Average

CDC PLACES data for Hernando County residents

Asthma 9.8% (US avg: 8.9%)
Diabetes 14.9% (US avg: 11%)
Obesity 36.1% (US avg: 32.4%)

Black markers = national averages. Red = above national avg. Green = below. Source: CDC PLACES, Census ACS.

Water systems serving Hernando County

7 community water systems serving Hernando County.

Show all 7 water systems

Systems with the most violations in Hernando County

5 water systems with recorded EPA violations.

All ZIP Codes in Hernando County

15 ZIP codes tracked in Hernando County.

# ZIP Code City Safety Score Grade Violations Home Value
1 32512 Pensacola 0
2 34601 Brooksville 29 $152K
3 34602 Brooksville 40 $241K
4 34603 Brooksville
5 34604 Brooksville 29 $272K
6 34605 Brooksville
7 34606 Spring Hill 17 $228K
8 34607 Spring Hill 17 $343K
9 34608 Spring Hill 17 $237K
10 34609 Spring Hill 11 $276K
11 34611 Spring Hill
12 34613 Brooksville 29 $182K
13 34614 Brooksville 45 $272K
14 34636 Istachatta
15 34661 Nobleton 18 $144K

Recommended Buyer Guides for Hernando County

Editorial methodology pairs each documented risk in this county with the buyer category that addresses it, drawing on water-quality detections, housing-stock lead exposure, EPA Radon Zone designation, and FEMA flood and wildfire ratings. NSF-certified options surface where applicable, and products that match the specific contaminant take priority.

Overview

Hernando County in Florida covers 15 tracked ZIP records. No Home Safety Score is published because the required model evidence is incomplete for every tracked record; missing evidence is not treated as zero.

10 of 11 ZIP codes with a reported violation count in the available EPA record have recorded EPA violations. The available record reports no health-based violations for this measured scope.

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Data Sources

Reporting periods vary by source. Missing data is shown as unavailable, not as zero.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many water systems serve Hernando County?
Hernando County is served by 7 public water systems that supply drinking water to residents across 15 ZIP codes.
What is the biggest environmental risk in Hernando County?
The primary environmental risk factor in Hernando County is sea_level. This contributes to an estimated additional annual cost of $3,965 per homeowner.
How old are homes in Hernando County?
The median home build year in Hernando County is 1985. 38.6% of homes were built before 1978, which means they may contain lead-based paint and older plumbing materials.

How to cite this page

APA ZipCheckup. (2026). Hernando County, Florida Home Safety Profile. https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/hernando/
BibTeX
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  author = {{ZipCheckup}},
  title  = {{Hernando County, Florida Home Safety Profile}},
  year   = {2026},
  url    = {https://zipcheckup.com/county/florida/hernando/}
}

Page version: August 2026.

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