Gibsonton, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Hillsborough County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
18,831 Population 1,470/sq mi density
$74,049 Median Income $30,722 per capita
$274,300 Home Value $315,753 Zillow
$1,286 Median Rent 36.4% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$74,049 median income, 6.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$274,300 home value, $1,286/mo rent
C+
Education
2.6 / 5.0
20.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Gibsonton has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.5 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average74.5°F
38% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation5 ft (2 m)
Area12.8 sq mi (33.2 km²)
Population Density1,470/sq mi
Coordinates27.8276°N, 82.3793°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHillsborough County County
Nearest AirportTampa International (TPA)
14 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.5"
30% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.03"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.40"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0418 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)9.4 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)1.52 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.19 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.6 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.8 / 100
Social Vulnerability36.4 / 100
Community Resilience33.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Very High
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Relatively High
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather No Rating
Lightning Very High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Very High
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Relatively 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: Milton (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 4 28 km
2024 Helene Category 4 212 km
2024 Debby Category 1 177 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 215 km
2022 Ian Category 5 97 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 206 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 159 km
2020 Eta Category 1 271 km
2017 Irma Category 3 45 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 236 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 270 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 225 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 284 km
2004 Charley Category 4 82 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 42 km
2004 Frances Category 2 119 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 141 km
1999 Irene Category 1 224 km
1995 Erin Category 1 195 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 237 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

864 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 58 fatalities, 1,367 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1966 EF4 43 km 11
Apr 15, 1958 EF4 30 km 0
Feb 22, 1998 EF3 99 km 25
Feb 22, 1998 EF3 97 km 3
Oct 3, 1992 EF3 32 km 3
Mar 17, 1985 EF3 84 km 2
Apr 9, 1983 EF3 100 km 3
Jan 24, 1979 EF3 50 km 0
May 4, 1978 EF3 33 km 3
Oct 31, 1958 EF3 41 km 0
Oct 11, 2023 EF2 48 km 0
Dec 16, 2020 EF2 37 km 0
Oct 18, 2019 EF2 37 km 0
Sep 10, 2017 EF2 61 km 0
Jan 17, 2016 EF2 66 km 0
Jan 17, 2016 EF2 36 km 2
Jun 24, 2012 EF2 70 km 0
Dec 25, 2006 EF2 54 km 0
Jun 21, 2006 EF2 98 km 0
Mar 9, 1998 EF2 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STAGECOACH COMPLEX (14,079 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 STAGECOACH COMPLEX 14,079 78 km
1999 UNNAMED 7,415 77 km
1995 UNNAMED 5,474 66 km
1991 UNNAMED 4,960 99 km
1999 UNNAMED 4,949 69 km
1994 UNNAMED 4,477 72 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,999 71 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,905 69 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,890 53 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,836 49 km
1989 UNNAMED 3,828 72 km
1985 UNNAMED 3,744 75 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,726 68 km
1985 UNNAMED 3,647 76 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,595 64 km
2012 UNNAMED 3,443 41 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,436 72 km
2017 RAINTREE BLVD 3,319 90 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,245 69 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,152 66 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
March 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in
April 74°F (23°C) 2.6 in
May 80°F (26°C) 2.6 in
June 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 7.8 in
August 84°F (29°C) 9.0 in Warmest, Wettest
September 83°F (28°C) 6.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in
November 70°F (21°C) 1.4 in Driest
December 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in

Gibsonton has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.0") and November the driest (1.4").

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