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Cocoa Beach, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Brevard County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
11,341 Population 2,434/sq mi density
$82,381 Median Income $62,557 per capita
$451,800 Home Value $451,546 Zillow
$1,555 Median Rent 33.0% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
542 Violent Crime/100K 2,541 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$82,381 median income, 4.5% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$451,800 home value, $1,555/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
542 violent crimes/100K (43% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
50.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Cocoa Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.9°F
35% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation-1 ft (0 m)
Area15.1 sq mi (39.2 km²)
Population Density2,434/sq mi
Coordinates28.3291°N, 80.6275°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBrevard County County
Nearest AirportMelbourne Orlando International (MLB)
16 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.3"
45% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.24"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.73"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0416 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.3 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.4 / 100
Social Vulnerability40.8 / 100
Community Resilience63.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Milton (2024, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 3 37 km
2022 Ian Category 5 82 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 87 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 149 km
2019 Humberto Category 1 292 km
2017 Irma Category 3 155 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 62 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 241 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 164 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 133 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 258 km
2004 Charley Category 4 99 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 103 km
2004 Frances Category 2 99 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 193 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 265 km
1999 Irene Category 1 63 km
1995 Erin Category 1 73 km
1985 Bob Category 1 242 km
1984 Diana Category 1 249 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

381 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 40 fatalities, 505 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 22, 1998 EF3 82 km 13
Feb 22, 1998 EF3 84 km 25
Nov 1, 1997 EF3 82 km 0
Mar 19, 1981 EF3 80 km 0
Jun 19, 1972 EF3 6 km 0
Jun 19, 1972 EF3 18 km 0
Mar 5, 1970 EF3 37 km 0
Apr 15, 1958 EF3 92 km 0
Sep 10, 2017 EF2 45 km 0
Apr 6, 2017 EF2 86 km 0
Oct 24, 2005 EF2 34 km 0
Feb 22, 1998 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 7, 1996 EF2 75 km 0
Nov 15, 1994 EF2 52 km 1
Mar 24, 1983 EF2 40 km 0
Mar 7, 1983 EF2 23 km 0
Feb 2, 1983 EF2 77 km 0
Feb 2, 1983 EF2 77 km 0
Apr 8, 1982 EF2 82 km 0
Mar 19, 1981 EF2 74 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (45,954 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 UNNAMED 45,954 54 km
2011 IRON HORSE 18,234 58 km
2021 KISSIMMEE BEND NORTH 13,782 100 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,488 98 km
2008 UNNAMED 11,294 72 km
1998 UNNAMED 9,972 80 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,427 96 km
1993 UNNAMED 9,422 40 km
2024 APQ RECREATION AREA RX 0506 8,901 97 km
1998 UNNAMED 8,794 94 km
1985 UNNAMED 8,382 82 km
1984 UNNAMED 7,765 50 km
2004 UNNAMED 7,670 95 km
2021 AREA 11 7,140 98 km
2017 NORTH CANE 7,024 41 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,985 24 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,616 81 km
2008 SAN FILIPPO 6,376 48 km
1994 UNNAMED 6,243 92 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,236 24 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 3.0 in
March 67°F (19°C) 3.3 in
April 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
May 76°F (24°C) 3.4 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 5.3 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 5.0 in
November 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.7 in Driest

Cocoa Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 46.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and December the driest (1.7").

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