Hilliard, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Nassau County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
2,993 Population 543/sq mi density
$59,949 Median Income $23,055 per capita
$216,100 Home Value $349,655 Zillow
$997 Median Rent 32.2% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$59,949 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$216,100 home value, $997/mo rent
D
Education
1.8 / 5.0
10.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Hilliard enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 55°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.2 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

55°F Jan (13°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above US avg
January Average55°F (13°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)

Geography

Elevation67 ft (20 m)
Area5.5 sq mi (14.3 km²)
Population Density543/sq mi
Coordinates30.6866°N, 81.9212°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyNassau County County
Nearest AirportJacksonville International (JAX)
19 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.2"
40% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.76"
Driest Month (Nov) 1.89"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.3 / 100
Social Vulnerability20.6 / 100
Community Resilience75.6 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 148 km
2024 Milton Category 1 275 km
2024 Debby Category 1 167 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 87 km
2022 Ian Category 1 265 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 219 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 212 km
2018 Michael Category 3 245 km
2017 Irma Category 1 278 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 126 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 204 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 261 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 299 km
2004 Charley Category 1 126 km
1999 Floyd Category 3 270 km
1999 Irene Category 1 203 km
1985 Elena Category 3 277 km
1985 Kate Category 1 175 km
1985 Bob Category 1 138 km
1984 Diana Category 2 185 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

335 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 2 fatalities, 133 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
May 11, 2008 EF4 92 km 0
Dec 2, 2018 EF3 37 km 0
Feb 7, 1971 EF3 94 km 0
Nov 18, 1968 EF3 65 km 0
Feb 25, 1960 EF3 87 km 0
Mar 9, 2024 EF2 54 km 0
Dec 2, 2009 EF2 97 km 0
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 89 km 1
Apr 15, 2007 EF2 36 km 0
Dec 25, 2006 EF2 81 km 0
Dec 5, 2005 EF2 96 km 0
Mar 22, 2005 EF2 89 km 0
Aug 12, 2004 EF2 27 km 0
Mar 29, 2001 EF2 92 km 0
Feb 2, 1996 EF2 45 km 0
Oct 2, 1994 EF2 36 km 0
Feb 27, 1984 EF2 36 km 0
Mar 16, 1976 EF2 93 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 49 km 0
May 12, 1974 EF2 71 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (328,827 ac, 2007).

Year Name Acres Distance
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX 328,827 44 km
2007 BIG TURNAROUND COMPLEX (FLOYDS ISLAND PRAIRIE) 215,381 47 km
2017 WEST MIMS 166,737 36 km
2011 HONEY PRAIRIE 147,065 37 km
2011 CRAVENS HAMMOCK 142,688 41 km
2002 BLACKJACK BAY COMPLEX 107,076 38 km
1999 FRIENDLY 75,089 48 km
2007 SWEAT FARM ROAD 52,495 68 km
2012 COUNTY LINE 35,440 55 km
2004 IMPASSABLE ONE 29,836 54 km
1998 OAK 21,478 69 km
1990 SHORTS 21,413 48 km
2011 SESSOM COMMUNITY FIRE 20,916 99 km
2011 GA-19 (SAW FLY RD) 19,730 45 km
2011 SWEAT FARM AGAIN 19,698 81 km
2011 DURDIN PRAIRIE 19,487 31 km
2004 UNNAMED 18,577 68 km
1998 UNNAMED 16,594 32 km
1989 PIN HOOK 16,471 51 km
1999 HICKORY IS 14,656 47 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 55°F (13°C) 3.8 in Coldest
February 58°F (15°C) 3.4 in
March 64°F (18°C) 3.7 in
April 70°F (21°C) 3.5 in
May 76°F (24°C) 3.3 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
July 84°F (29°C) 7.1 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in Wettest
September 80°F (26°C) 5.6 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in Driest
December 57°F (14°C) 2.8 in

Hilliard has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 55°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.8") and November the driest (1.9").

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