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Fort Meade, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Polk County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
5,172
Population
632/sq mi density
$35,131
Median Income
$25,351 per capita
$141,500
Home Value
$224,046 Zillow
$919
Median Rent
36.3% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
666
Violent Crime/100K
5,213 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.8 / 5.0
$35,131 median income, 3.0% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.4 / 5.0
$141,500 home value, $919/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
666 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
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. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 50.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
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) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
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
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
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) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.4 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 2.1 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 50.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.1") and April the driest (1.9").