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Destin, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Okaloosa County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
14,018
Population
1,869/sq mi density
$89,141
Median Income
$57,600 per capita
$455,100
Home Value
$610,329 Zillow
$1,913
Median Rent
30.3% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
306 sunny days/yr
152
Violent Crime/100K
910 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,141 median income, 1.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$455,100 home value, $1,913/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
152 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Destin enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.4 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
54°F Jan (12°C)
84°F Jul (29°C)
| Annual Average | 69.8°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 54°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 306 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 14 ft (4 m) |
| Area | 8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,869/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.4044°N, 86.4714°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Okaloosa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northwest Florida Beaches International (ECP) 40 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0420 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 92.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 26.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 41.6 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Low |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 54°F (12°C) | 5.2 in | |
| February | 53°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | Coldest |
| March | 60°F (15°C) | 6.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 3.7 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| October | 69°F (21°C) | 3.6 in | Driest |
| November | 60°F (16°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 54°F (12°C) | 4.2 in |
Destin has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in February to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and October the driest (3.6").