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Fort White, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Gilchrist County County
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
638
Population
249/sq mi density
$52,315
Median Income
$23,331 per capita
$192,800
Home Value
$296,544 Zillow
$850
Median Rent
41.1% income on rent
68°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
251
Violent Crime/100K
2,132 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$52,315 median income, 2.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$192,800 home value, $850/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
251 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
Fort White enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
53°F Jan (12°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above US avg | |
| January Average | 53°F (12°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 2.4 sq mi (6.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 249/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.9222°N, 82.7126°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Gilchrist County County |
| Nearest Airport | Gainesville Regional (GNV) 31 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Very Low |
| Risk Score | 28.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 73.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 10.8 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Very Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Very Low |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Very Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 53°F (12°C) | 4.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 56°F (14°C) | 4.1 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 4.2 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 3.0 in | |
| May | 74°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 7.7 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.4 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.0 in | |
| October | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | Driest |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 56°F (13°C) | 3.4 in |
Fort White has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 53°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 54.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.4") and October the driest (2.1").