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Indian River Estates, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · St. Lucie County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,331 Population 1,328/sq mi density
$54,563 Median Income $31,471 per capita
$238,000 Home Value $273,953 Zillow
$2,177 Median Rent 41.4% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
1,061 Violent Crime/100K 4,983 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$54,563 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.2 / 5.0
$238,000 home value, $2,177/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
1,061 violent crimes/100K (179% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Indian River Estates has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.9 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average75.2°F
39% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation18 ft (5 m)
Area6.0 sq mi (15.4 km²)
Population Density1,328/sq mi
Coordinates27.3552°N, 80.2980°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySt. Lucie County County
Nearest AirportTreasure Coast International (FPR)
11 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.9"
55% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.76"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.20"

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

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 3 129 km
2022 Ian Category 5 88 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 27 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 300 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 165 km
2017 Irma Category 4 152 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 70 km
2011 Irene Category 2 298 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 56 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 145 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 170 km
2004 Charley Category 4 153 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 20 km
2004 Frances Category 2 12 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 200 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 276 km
1999 Irene Category 1 20 km
1995 Erin Category 1 5 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 206 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 252 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

393 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 12 fatalities, 230 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 89 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 13 km 6
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 90 km 0
Jan 24, 1979 EF3 51 km 0
Oct 19, 1958 EF3 70 km 1
Apr 15, 1958 EF3 31 km 0
Sep 18, 1954 EF3 8 km 2
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 32 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 75 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 58 km 0
Apr 29, 2023 EF2 62 km 0
Apr 6, 2017 EF2 58 km 0
Aug 18, 2008 EF2 82 km 0
Oct 24, 2005 EF2 80 km 0
Nov 15, 1994 EF2 62 km 1
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 76 km 0
Mar 21, 1983 EF2 54 km 0
Mar 7, 1983 EF2 91 km 0
Feb 2, 1983 EF2 14 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 88 km
2007 MOONSHINE BAY 38,664 91 km
2008 MYAKKA CUT 36,877 91 km
2007 FROG LIGHT 20,174 73 km
1990 UNNAMED 16,253 93 km
2021 KISSIMMEE BEND NORTH 13,782 84 km
2006 UNNAMED 12,050 99 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,488 85 km
2008 UNNAMED 11,294 56 km
2008 UNNAMED 9,670 58 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,427 80 km
2024 APQ RECREATION AREA RX 0506 8,901 83 km
2017 ECHO SPRINGS 8,640 97 km
2008 LOXBURN12 7,929 99 km
2021 AREA 11 7,140 96 km
2011 TRAIL 3 6,854 51 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,616 73 km
2008 SAN FILIPPO 6,376 67 km
1994 UNNAMED 6,243 84 km
1992 UNNAMED 6,228 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
February 64°F (18°C) 2.9 in Coldest
March 68°F (20°C) 3.5 in
April 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in
May 76°F (25°C) 4.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.2 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.0 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in
September 81°F (27°C) 7.8 in Wettest
October 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in
November 71°F (22°C) 3.2 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.2 in Driest

Indian River Estates has a seasonal temperature swing of 18°F / from 64°F in February to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 53.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and December the driest (2.2").

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