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Cedar Key, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Dixie County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
756
Population
734/sq mi density
$69,226
Median Income
$45,866 per capita
$331,100
Home Value
$309,347 Zillow
$918
Median Rent
51.0% income on rent
69°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
146
Violent Crime/100K
1,460 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$69,226 median income, 1.6% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$331,100 home value, $918/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
146 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
49.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Cedar Key enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
55°F Jan (13°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 69.2°F |
| 28% above US avg | |
| January Average | 55°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | -2 ft (-1 m) |
| Area | 1.0 sq mi (2.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 734/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.1503°N, 83.0374°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Dixie County County |
| Nearest Airport | Ocala International-Jim Taylor Field (OCF) 49 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 35.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 57.1 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 3.0 / 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 | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 55°F (13°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 3.9 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 6.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 8.8 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 9.5 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.5 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 3.4 in |
Cedar Key has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 55°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.5") and October the driest (2.4").