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Branford, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Gilchrist County County
2.6
/5.0
C+
Fair
929
Population
815/sq mi density
$40,766
Median Income
$29,559 per capita
$106,900
Home Value
$261,007 Zillow
$825
Median Rent
26.7% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
957
Violent Crime/100K
3,213 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$40,766 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$106,900 home value, $825/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
957 violent crimes/100K (152% above avg)
F
Education
1.3 / 5.0
3.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Branford enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
53°F Jan (11°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 67.7°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 1.1 sq mi (3.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 815/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.9623°N, 82.9243°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gilchrist County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gainesville Regional (GNV) 43 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (11°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 62°F (17°C) | 4.3 in | |
| April | 67°F (20°C) | 3.1 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| November | 62°F (17°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.5 in |
Branford has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 53°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 55.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.5") and October the driest (2.1").