Fort Meade, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Polk County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,172
Population
632/sq mi density
$35,131
Median Income
$25,351 per capita
$141,500
Home Value
$227,905 Zillow
$919
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$35,131 median income, 6.4% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$141,500 home value, $919/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Meade 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. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 145 ft (44 m) |
| Area | 5.3 sq mi (13.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 632/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.7659°N, 81.8055°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Polk County County |
| Nearest Airport | Lakeland Linder International (LAL) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0411 ppm |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.03 ppb |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 96.5 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 49.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 27.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively Moderate |
| Strong Wind | Very High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 2.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 64°F (18°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 68°F (20°C) | 2.8 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 2.7 in | |
| May | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in |
Fort Meade has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.3") and November the driest (1.5").