Sign In Register

Dickerson City, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Santa Rosa County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
74 Population 56/sq mi density
$126,750 Median Income $65,443 per capita
$715,900 Home Value $261,306 Zillow
69°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
705 Violent Crime/100K 4,520 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$126,750 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.5 / 5.0
$715,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
705 violent crimes/100K (86% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
66.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Dickerson City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation9 ft (3 m)
Area1.3 sq mi (3.4 km²)
Population Density56/sq mi
Coordinates30.4776°N, 87.0690°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySanta Rosa County County
Nearest AirportPensacola International (PNS)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.3"
80% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.87"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.82"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0428 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience54.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on May 23, 2025.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 76 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 73 km
Feb 18, 2011 22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama M3.5 100 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 83 km
May 23, 2025 105 km S of Gulf Shores, Alabama M3.1 147 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 66 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 66 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 69 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 73 km
Sep 25, 2003 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama M2.9 86 km
Mar 7, 2019 2 km NW of Jay, Florida M2.8 56 km
Mar 24, 2019 2 km ESE of Century, Florida M2.7 56 km
Nov 10, 2012 16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama M2.6 107 km
Apr 12, 2019 13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama M2.6 74 km
Sep 5, 2000 1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama M2.5 120 km
Apr 11, 2019 8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama M2.5 69 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Zeta Category 2 203 km
2020 Sally Category 2 48 km
2018 Michael Category 5 160 km
2017 Nate Category 1 185 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 274 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 268 km
2009 Ida Category 1 271 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 9 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 244 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 74 km
1998 Georges Category 2 169 km
1998 Earl Category 2 114 km
1997 Danny Category 1 80 km
1995 Opal Category 4 20 km
1995 Erin Category 2 23 km
1988 Florence Category 1 260 km
1985 Elena Category 3 89 km
1985 Kate Category 3 152 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

513 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 21 fatalities, 550 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 23, 2016 EF3 13 km 0
Feb 15, 2016 EF3 53 km 0
Oct 13, 2001 EF3 59 km 0
Feb 7, 1971 EF3 17 km 0
Dec 10, 1967 EF3 84 km 0
Oct 30, 1967 EF3 20 km 0
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 31, 1962 EF3 16 km 17
Dec 10, 1961 EF3 72 km 0
May 5, 1956 EF3 16 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 51 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 21 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 72 km 0
Jun 19, 2021 EF2 65 km 0
Feb 15, 2016 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF2 83 km 0
Mar 9, 2011 EF2 67 km 0
Feb 17, 2008 EF2 74 km 0
Nov 27, 2004 EF2 61 km 0
Oct 13, 2001 EF2 63 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,557 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 10,557 24 km
2006 UNNAMED 9,706 54 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,046 87 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,660 56 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,388 80 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,334 93 km
2010 UNNAMED 5,692 53 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,616 44 km
2013 LOW KEY 5,554 24 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,525 69 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,627 56 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,577 62 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,523 57 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,486 36 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,397 58 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,235 82 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,231 45 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,200 41 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,141 73 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,119 36 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 5.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 4.7 in
March 61°F (16°C) 6.1 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.8 in Driest
May 74°F (23°C) 4.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.5 in
July 84°F (29°C) 7.9 in Warmest, Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
September 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in
October 69°F (21°C) 4.1 in
November 61°F (16°C) 4.2 in
December 54°F (12°C) 4.0 in

Dickerson City has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.9") and April the driest (3.8").

View full weather details →