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Islamorada, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
7,042 Population 1,092/sq mi density
$95,212 Median Income $68,256 per capita
$880,200 Home Value $1,191,052 Zillow
$1,856 Median Rent 29.8% income on rent
78°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
2,772 Violent Crime/100K 9,039 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.9 / 5.0
$95,212 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.4 / 5.0
$880,200 home value, $1,856/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
2,772 violent crimes/100K (629% above avg)
A
Education
4.2 / 5.0
39.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Islamorada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 38.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5 ft (2 m)
Area6.6 sq mi (17.0 km²)
Population Density1,092/sq mi
Coordinates24.9844°N, 80.5433°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMiami-Dade County County
Nearest AirportThe Florida Keys Marathon International (MTH)
37 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 38.7"
2% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.99"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.61"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0383 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)15.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.18 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.31 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.9 / 100
Community Resilience42.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Relatively Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very 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 Very Low
Coastal Flood Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

22 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Ian (2022, Cat 5).

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Ian Category 5 237 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 268 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 260 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 287 km
2017 Irma Category 5 102 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 229 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 143 km
2005 Rita Category 3 140 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 265 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 84 km
2004 Charley Category 4 219 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 249 km
2004 Frances Category 2 248 km
2001 Michelle Category 3 219 km
1999 Irene Category 1 66 km
1998 Georges Category 2 134 km
1996 Lili Category 2 282 km
1995 Erin Category 1 263 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 62 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 14 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

159 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 1 fatality, 160 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jun 17, 1959 EF3 87 km 0
Aug 26, 2005 EF2 63 km 0
Mar 27, 2003 EF2 94 km 1
Nov 4, 1998 EF2 14 km 0
Feb 2, 1998 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 27, 1980 EF2 95 km 0
Dec 20, 1973 EF2 50 km 0
Jun 22, 1971 EF2 95 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF1 50 km 0
May 24, 2020 EF1 66 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF1 1 km 0
Jan 23, 2017 EF1 95 km 0
Sep 10, 2008 EF1 24 km 0
Aug 14, 2008 EF1 99 km 0
Jun 1, 2007 EF1 68 km 0
Jan 2, 2002 EF1 55 km 0
Oct 15, 1999 EF1 29 km 0
Nov 4, 1998 EF1 11 km 0
Feb 2, 1998 EF1 63 km 0
May 22, 1997 EF1 68 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: INGRAHAM (85,437 ac, 1989).

Year Name Acres Distance
1989 INGRAHAM 85,437 59 km
2011 PRAIRIE FIRE 67,959 99 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,638 95 km
2008 MUSTANG CORNER 38,600 69 km
2007 MFC SOUTH FIRE 37,301 100 km
2020 MOONFISH 25,819 87 km
2018 FY 18 COASTAL PRAIRIES 18,844 70 km
1989 DOF 305 17,106 82 km
2018 FY 18 RIVER OF GRASS NE 16,282 76 km
2010 LOST PRAIRE RX 13,549 92 km
1989 UNNAMED 11,316 93 km
2019 SOUTH 41 TREATMENT 2 FY19 (LOSTMANS RX) 11,279 94 km
2007 NE SLOUGH 10,953 83 km
2021 FOUR SIXTEEN 9,675 49 km
2011 AFTERNOON 9,634 84 km
2001 LOPEZ 8,777 59 km
1985 EASTBNDY 8,523 52 km
2021 CP3 8,143 58 km
2011 CAPE SABLE RX 7,311 57 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,628 96 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.0 in
February 70°F (21°C) 1.8 in Coldest
March 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
April 76°F (24°C) 2.0 in
May 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in
June 82°F (28°C) 8.0 in Wettest
July 84°F (29°C) 3.9 in
August 84°F (29°C) 5.4 in Warmest
September 83°F (28°C) 6.8 in
October 81°F (27°C) 5.5 in
November 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.6 in Driest

Islamorada has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 70°F in February to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 45.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.0") and December the driest (1.6").

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