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Big Pine Key, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Monroe County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
4,584 Population 449/sq mi density
$92,452 Median Income $46,862 per capita
$561,500 Home Value $727,008 Zillow
$2,017 Median Rent 51.0% income on rent
78°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$92,452 median income, 1.2% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.2 / 5.0
$561,500 home value, $2,017/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Big Pine Key has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 85°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.6°F
44% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average85°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1 ft (0 m)
Area10.3 sq mi (26.7 km²)
Population Density449/sq mi
Coordinates24.6851°N, 81.3625°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMonroe County County
Nearest AirportThe Florida Keys Marathon International (MTH)
20 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.34"
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

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 257 km
2022 Ian Category 5 155 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 282 km
2020 Eta Category 1 284 km
2017 Irma Category 4 14 km
2008 Ike Category 1 275 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 184 km
2005 Rita Category 3 91 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 139 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 67 km
2004 Charley Category 4 147 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 244 km
1999 Irene Category 1 24 km
1998 Georges Category 2 47 km
1996 Lili Category 2 255 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 103 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 14 km
1985 Kate Category 2 174 km
1982 Alberto Category 1 206 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

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

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 26, 2005 EF2 29 km 0
Apr 27, 1980 EF2 6 km 0
Jun 18, 1972 EF2 33 km 0
Jun 18, 1972 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 2, 1966 EF2 45 km 0
Oct 8, 2024 EF1 47 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF1 89 km 0
Sep 10, 2008 EF1 66 km 0
Oct 15, 1999 EF1 62 km 0
Nov 4, 1998 EF1 78 km 0
Feb 2, 1998 EF1 29 km 0
May 22, 1997 EF1 91 km 0
Jun 21, 1986 EF1 89 km 0
Jun 20, 1983 EF1 21 km 0
Jun 3, 1982 EF1 44 km 0
Sep 9, 1972 EF1 32 km 0
Jun 18, 1972 EF1 51 km 0
May 24, 1970 EF1 6 km 0
Sep 8, 1965 EF1 27 km 0
Mar 14, 1964 EF1 1 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: FY 18 COASTAL PRAIRIES (18,844 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 FY 18 COASTAL PRAIRIES 18,844 91 km
2021 CP3 8,143 67 km
2011 CAPE SABLE RX 7,311 68 km
2020 HID-BUFFER RX 6,381 100 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,215 93 km
2009 HELLS BAY 5,489 77 km
2024 EVER CP3 EXOTICS RX 5,485 77 km
2008 CAPE SABLE RX 5,335 67 km
2005 LYGODIUM LAKE 5,211 92 km
2001 SQUAWKCRK2 4,702 93 km
2008 CANE PATCH RX 3,766 94 km
1989 UNNAMED 3,563 96 km
1986 PINES WA 3,447 97 km
2004 CANEPATCH 2 3,351 93 km
2022 EVP ROADSIDE EAST 3,188 84 km
2012 UNNAMED 3,128 77 km
2012 UNNAMED 3,090 93 km
2009 HARNEY RIVER RX 2 2,886 86 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,746 92 km
2008 BROAD RIVER RX 2,743 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 1.8 in
April 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 79°F (26°C) 4.2 in
June 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in Wettest
July 85°F (29°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in
September 83°F (28°C) 6.3 in
October 80°F (26°C) 4.6 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in

Big Pine Key has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 69°F in January to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 42.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.3") and February the driest (1.7").

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