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Duck Key, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Monroe County County

3.7 /5.0
B+ Good
755 Population 1,258/sq mi density
$135,000 Median Income $71,649 per capita
$989,900 Home Value $864,975 Zillow
$3,501 Median Rent 26.8% income on rent
78°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B+
Overall
3.7 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$135,000 median income, 1.4% unemployment
C+
Affordability
2.5 / 5.0
$989,900 home value, $3,501/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.9 / 5.0
48.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Duck Key has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 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) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.5°F
44% above US avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3 ft (1 m)
Area0.6 sq mi (1.6 km²)
Population Density1,258/sq mi
Coordinates24.7728°N, 80.9095°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMonroe County County
Nearest AirportThe Florida Keys Marathon International (MTH)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.4"
6% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.40"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.9 / 100
Community Resilience29.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 294 km
2022 Ian Category 5 201 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 295 km
2017 Irma Category 4 60 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 273 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 222 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 148 km
2005 Rita Category 3 109 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 80 km
2004 Charley Category 4 187 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 279 km
2004 Frances Category 2 279 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 223 km
1999 Irene Category 1 52 km
1998 Georges Category 2 90 km
1996 Lili Category 2 264 km
1995 Erin Category 1 298 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 97 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 55 km
1985 Kate Category 2 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

106 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 80 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 26, 2005 EF2 19 km 0
Nov 4, 1998 EF2 58 km 0
Apr 27, 1980 EF2 53 km 0
Dec 20, 1973 EF2 87 km 0
Jun 18, 1972 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 18, 1972 EF2 93 km 0
Jun 2, 1966 EF2 91 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF1 83 km 0
Oct 8, 2024 EF1 94 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF1 43 km 0
Sep 10, 2008 EF1 20 km 0
Jan 2, 2002 EF1 83 km 0
Oct 15, 1999 EF1 16 km 0
Nov 4, 1998 EF1 33 km 0
Feb 2, 1998 EF1 19 km 0
May 22, 1997 EF1 74 km 0
Oct 11, 1987 EF1 58 km 0
Jun 21, 1986 EF1 44 km 0
Jun 20, 1983 EF1 68 km 0
Jun 3, 1982 EF1 90 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: INGRAHAM (85,437 ac, 1989).

Year Name Acres Distance
1989 INGRAHAM 85,437 80 km
2008 MUSTANG CORNER 38,600 96 km
2018 FY 18 COASTAL PRAIRIES 18,844 76 km
2018 FY 18 RIVER OF GRASS NE 16,282 97 km
2021 FOUR SIXTEEN 9,675 87 km
2001 LOPEZ 8,777 86 km
1985 EASTBNDY 8,523 80 km
2021 CP3 8,143 52 km
2011 CAPE SABLE RX 7,311 52 km
2020 HID-BUFFER RX 6,381 68 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,215 65 km
2009 HELLS BAY 5,489 50 km
2024 EVER CP3 EXOTICS RX 5,485 50 km
1986 UNNAMED 5,417 86 km
2008 CAPE SABLE RX 5,335 52 km
2005 LYGODIUM LAKE 5,211 78 km
2001 SQUAWKCRK2 4,702 71 km
2021 COASTAL PRAIRIE 1 EXOTICS 4,549 97 km
2005 BIG LOSTMANS RX 4,175 91 km
2008 CANE PATCH RX 3,766 73 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 80°F (26°C) 4.9 in
June 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 5.8 in
September 83°F (28°C) 6.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 5.0 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
December 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in

Duck Key has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 69°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.4") and March the driest (1.6").

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