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Gonzalez, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Escambia County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
13,861 Population 916/sq mi density
$81,080 Median Income $39,494 per capita
$249,800 Home Value $360,364 Zillow
$1,151 Median Rent 30.5% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
705 Violent Crime/100K 4,520 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$81,080 median income, 2.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$249,800 home value, $1,151/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
705 violent crimes/100K (86% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Gonzalez enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation95 ft (29 m)
Area15.3 sq mi (39.7 km²)
Population Density916/sq mi
Coordinates30.5887°N, 87.2863°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyEscambia County County
Nearest AirportPensacola International (PNS)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.8"
79% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 4.02"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0420 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.77 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.5 / 100
Community Resilience34.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Moderate
Lightning Very High
Ice Storm Very Low
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

16 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 12, 2019.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 59 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 57 km
Feb 18, 2011 22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama M3.5 89 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 63 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 47 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 50 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 56 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 57 km
Oct 18, 1997 69 km SSW of Dauphin Island, Alabama M2.9 146 km
Sep 25, 2003 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama M2.9 66 km
Mar 7, 2019 2 km NW of Jay, Florida M2.8 44 km
Mar 24, 2019 2 km ESE of Century, Florida M2.7 42 km
Nov 10, 2012 16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama M2.6 94 km
Apr 12, 2019 13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama M2.6 58 km
Sep 5, 2000 1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama M2.5 105 km
Apr 11, 2019 8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama M2.5 55 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Zeta Category 2 178 km
2020 Sally Category 2 26 km
2018 Michael Category 5 184 km
2017 Nate Category 1 166 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 298 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 265 km
2009 Ida Category 1 270 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 24 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 224 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 51 km
1998 Georges Category 2 152 km
1998 Earl Category 2 137 km
1997 Danny Category 1 62 km
1995 Opal Category 4 37 km
1995 Erin Category 2 21 km
1988 Florence Category 1 249 km
1985 Elena Category 3 99 km
1985 Kate Category 3 176 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

565 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 22 fatalities, 606 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 23, 2016 EF3 13 km 0
Feb 15, 2016 EF3 33 km 0
Oct 13, 2001 EF3 42 km 0
Nov 21, 1997 EF3 79 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 89 km 0
Dec 20, 1971 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 7, 1971 EF3 29 km 0
Nov 3, 1968 EF3 82 km 0
Oct 30, 1967 EF3 18 km 0
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 71 km 0
Mar 31, 1962 EF3 18 km 17
Dec 10, 1961 EF3 63 km 0
May 5, 1956 EF3 19 km 0
Apr 18, 1950 EF3 88 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 41 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 20 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 95 km 0
Jan 12, 2023 EF2 100 km 0
Jun 19, 2021 EF2 56 km 0
Feb 15, 2016 EF2 87 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,557 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 10,557 46 km
2006 UNNAMED 9,706 52 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,046 91 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,660 76 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,388 57 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,334 69 km
2010 UNNAMED 5,692 50 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,616 50 km
2013 LOW KEY 5,554 46 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,525 70 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,627 59 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,577 63 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,523 64 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,486 46 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,397 63 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,235 99 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,231 63 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,200 61 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,141 92 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,119 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 5.0 in
March 60°F (16°C) 6.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in Driest
May 74°F (23°C) 4.7 in
June 80°F (26°C) 6.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.8 in
September 78°F (25°C) 5.7 in
October 68°F (20°C) 4.0 in
November 60°F (15°C) 4.4 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.4 in

Gonzalez has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and April the driest (4.0").

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