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Alachua, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Alachua County County
3.7
/5.0
B+
Good
10,638
Population
294/sq mi density
$78,526
Median Income
$40,753 per capita
$285,700
Home Value
$325,246 Zillow
$1,132
Median Rent
28.6% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
319 sunny days/yr
407
Violent Crime/100K
2,284 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$78,526 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$285,700 home value, $1,132/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
407 violent crimes/100K (7% above avg)
A
Education
4.5 / 5.0
43.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Alachua enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 69.5°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 159 ft (48 m) |
| Area | 35.1 sq mi (91.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 294/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.7652°N, 82.4751°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Alachua County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gainesville Regional (GNV) 13 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 86.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0382 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 90.3 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 34.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 81.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | No Rating |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 3.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 57°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.0 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.6 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 56°F (14°C) | 2.9 in |
Alachua has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.2") and October the driest (2.3").