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Deerfield Beach, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Broward County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
86,742 Population 5,798/sq mi density
$56,976 Median Income $33,288 per capita
$274,400 Home Value $271,101 Zillow
$1,670 Median Rent 42.7% income on rent
76°F Avg Temperature 343 sunny days/yr
430 Violent Crime/100K 2,648 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$56,976 median income, 3.4% unemployment
B+
Affordability
4.0 / 5.0
$274,400 home value, $1,670/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
430 violent crimes/100K (13% above avg)
B
Education
3.2 / 5.0
27.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Deerfield Beach has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 343 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 78.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation20 ft (6 m)
Area16.2 sq mi (42.1 km²)
Population Density5,798/sq mi
Coordinates26.3117°N, 80.1254°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBroward County County
Nearest AirportFort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL)
17 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 78.7"
107% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.90"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.36"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0374 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.75 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.33 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience44.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 22, 1992.

Feb 22, 1992 27 km SW of Freeport, Bahamas M3.2 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 3 230 km
2022 Ian Category 5 182 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 115 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 286 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 174 km
2017 Irma Category 4 158 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 120 km
2011 Irene Category 2 292 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 80 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 33 km
2005 Rita Category 2 291 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 267 km
2004 Charley Category 4 207 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 99 km
2004 Frances Category 2 99 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 247 km
1999 Irene Category 1 37 km
1998 Georges Category 2 262 km
1995 Erin Category 1 122 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 91 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

515 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 361 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 34 km 0
Mar 1, 1980 EF3 16 km 1
Jan 24, 1979 EF3 88 km 0
Feb 23, 1965 EF3 24 km 0
Jun 17, 1959 EF3 67 km 0
Oct 19, 1958 EF3 78 km 1
Apr 10, 1956 EF3 36 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 86 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 53 km 0
Apr 29, 2023 EF2 57 km 0
Sep 27, 2022 EF2 7 km 0
Oct 18, 2011 EF2 29 km 0
Aug 18, 2008 EF2 36 km 0
Aug 13, 2004 EF2 82 km 0
Mar 27, 2003 EF2 61 km 1
Feb 2, 1998 EF2 59 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 43 km 0
Mar 17, 1983 EF2 93 km 0
May 24, 1979 EF2 24 km 0
Jan 13, 1979 EF2 42 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STATE FIRE (171,317 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 STATE FIRE 171,317 53 km
1989 UNNAMED 90,127 49 km
2011 PRAIRIE FIRE 67,959 65 km
2018 BUZZARD 61,663 99 km
2007 BICY COMPLEX 60,644 100 km
1989 UNNAMED 56,910 64 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,638 66 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,003 47 km
1985 ALLEY 51,504 64 km
2014 ALLIGATOR 50,667 44 km
1989 UNNAMED 49,716 39 km
2008 MUSTANG CORNER 38,600 95 km
2007 MFC SOUTH FIRE 37,301 64 km
1985 UNNAMED 35,018 50 km
2007 UNNAMED 32,578 51 km
2006 BERG FIRE 28,992 72 km
2021 BOBCAT 28,849 61 km
2017 THREE MILE 26,683 72 km
2014 L 4 CUTOUT 23,068 72 km
2001 UNNAMED 22,780 60 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 2.8 in
February 67°F (20°C) 2.6 in Coldest
March 71°F (22°C) 3.1 in
April 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 8.9 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 6.5 in
August 83°F (28°C) 6.7 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
November 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
December 69°F (21°C) 2.4 in Driest

Deerfield Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in February to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and December the driest (2.4").

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