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Fort Pierce South, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · St. Lucie County County

2.6 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,686 Population 1,809/sq mi density
$42,222 Median Income $29,534 per capita
$211,100 Home Value $273,953 Zillow
$1,059 Median Rent 45.9% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
1,061 Violent Crime/100K 4,983 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.6 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$42,222 median income, 2.8% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$211,100 home value, $1,059/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,061 violent crimes/100K (179% above avg)
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
19.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort Pierce South has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average73.5°F
36% above US avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation11 ft (3 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.2 km²)
Population Density1,809/sq mi
Coordinates27.4097°N, 80.3541°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySt. Lucie County County
Nearest AirportTreasure Coast International (FPR)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.9"
47% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.48"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0385 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability51.2 / 100
Community Resilience49.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 3 121 km
2022 Ian Category 5 80 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 22 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 296 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 169 km
2017 Irma Category 3 150 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 72 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 64 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 153 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 168 km
2004 Charley Category 4 145 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 27 km
2004 Frances Category 2 13 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 202 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 279 km
1999 Irene Category 1 25 km
1995 Erin Category 1 6 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 212 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 257 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

388 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 229 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 8 km 6
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 95 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 89 km 0
Jan 24, 1979 EF3 54 km 0
Oct 19, 1958 EF3 73 km 1
Apr 15, 1958 EF3 24 km 0
Sep 18, 1954 EF3 3 km 2
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 80 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 40 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 98 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 54 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 59 km 0
Apr 29, 2023 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 6, 2017 EF2 51 km 0
Aug 18, 2008 EF2 89 km 0
Oct 24, 2005 EF2 72 km 0
Nov 15, 1994 EF2 54 km 1
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 83 km 0
Mar 21, 1983 EF2 50 km 0
Mar 7, 1983 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (49,716 ac, 1989).

Year Name Acres Distance
1989 UNNAMED 49,716 94 km
2007 MOONSHINE BAY 38,664 90 km
2008 MYAKKA CUT 36,877 90 km
2007 FROG LIGHT 20,174 71 km
1990 UNNAMED 16,253 92 km
2021 KISSIMMEE BEND NORTH 13,782 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 12,050 92 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,488 78 km
2008 UNNAMED 11,294 47 km
2008 UNNAMED 9,670 64 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,427 73 km
2024 APQ RECREATION AREA RX 0506 8,901 76 km
1998 UNNAMED 8,794 98 km
2017 ECHO SPRINGS 8,640 90 km
1984 UNNAMED 7,765 100 km
2004 UNNAMED 7,670 99 km
2021 AREA 11 7,140 89 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,985 96 km
2011 TRAIL 3 6,854 55 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,616 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in
March 68°F (20°C) 3.4 in
April 72°F (22°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 77°F (25°C) 4.6 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.5 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 5.3 in
November 71°F (21°C) 3.2 in
December 65°F (19°C) 2.3 in

Fort Pierce South has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 63°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.5") and April the driest (2.3").

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