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Big Coppitt Key, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Monroe County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,333 Population 2,898/sq mi density
$104,306 Median Income $47,095 per capita
$590,700 Home Value $763,403 Zillow
$2,274 Median Rent 30.4% income on rent
79°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
788 Violent Crime/100K 5,102 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$104,306 median income, 2.5% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$590,700 home value, $2,274/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
788 violent crimes/100K (107% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Coppitt Key has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 43.6 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average78.9°F
46% above US avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.8 km²)
Population Density2,898/sq mi
Coordinates24.5802°N, 81.6522°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMonroe County County
Nearest AirportKey West International (EYW)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.6"
15% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 5.98"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.9 / 100
Community Resilience29.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very Low
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Very Low
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather No Rating
Lightning Relatively High
Drought No Rating
Cold Wave Very Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Rafael (2024, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 228 km
2022 Ian Category 5 126 km
2021 Ida Category 1 289 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 273 km
2020 Eta Category 1 264 km
2017 Irma Category 4 18 km
2008 Gustav Category 4 281 km
2008 Ike Category 1 254 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 157 km
2005 Rita Category 4 76 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 68 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 131 km
2004 Charley Category 4 126 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 256 km
1999 Irene Category 1 6 km
1998 Georges Category 2 17 km
1996 Lili Category 2 243 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 122 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 20 km
1985 Kate Category 2 156 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

55 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 51 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 26, 2005 EF2 59 km 0
Apr 27, 1980 EF2 26 km 0
Jun 18, 1972 EF2 5 km 0
Jun 18, 1972 EF2 15 km 0
Jun 2, 1966 EF2 13 km 0
Oct 8, 2024 EF1 16 km 0
Sep 10, 2008 EF1 98 km 0
Oct 15, 1999 EF1 93 km 0
Feb 2, 1998 EF1 59 km 0
Jun 20, 1983 EF1 11 km 0
Jun 3, 1982 EF1 12 km 0
Sep 9, 1972 EF1 6 km 0
Jun 18, 1972 EF1 83 km 0
May 24, 1970 EF1 30 km 0
Sep 8, 1965 EF1 58 km 0
Mar 14, 1964 EF1 33 km 0
Jun 6, 1963 EF1 13 km 0
Jul 17, 1957 EF1 18 km 0
Jun 4, 1953 EF1 12 km 0
Mar 19, 2024 EF0 28 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

3 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: CP3 (8,143 ac, 2021).

Year Name Acres Distance
2021 CP3 8,143 93 km
2011 CAPE SABLE RX 7,311 94 km
2008 CAPE SABLE RX 5,335 93 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 2.4 in
February 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in
April 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 80°F (26°C) 3.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
July 85°F (30°C) 3.8 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 5.7 in
September 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Wettest
October 80°F (26°C) 4.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 2.1 in

Big Coppitt Key has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 70°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.0") and February the driest (1.7").

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