Jacob City, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Jackson County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
224 Population 73/sq mi density
$33,333 Median Income $24,543 per capita
$69,800 Home Value $128,809 Zillow
$743 Median Rent 33.8% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.5 / 5.0
$33,333 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$69,800 home value, $743/mo rent
F
Education
1.0 / 5.0
0.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Jacob City enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 51.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (10°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.3°F
25% above US avg
January Average51°F (10°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation157 ft (48 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.3 km²)
Population Density73/sq mi
Coordinates30.8855°N, 85.4136°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJackson County County
Nearest AirportDothan Regional (DHN)
30 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.1"
34% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 5.10"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.06"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score75.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability78.7 / 100
Community Resilience26.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

14 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 183 km
2024 Debby Category 1 222 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 206 km
2020 Sally Category 2 190 km
2018 Michael Category 5 51 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 150 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 170 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 225 km
1998 Earl Category 2 92 km
1997 Danny Category 1 244 km
1995 Opal Category 4 133 km
1995 Erin Category 2 165 km
1985 Elena Category 3 172 km
1985 Kate Category 2 82 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

623 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 35 fatalities, 694 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 1, 2007 EF4 65 km 9
Jan 9, 2024 EF3 89 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF3 29 km 2
Mar 22, 2005 EF3 51 km 1
Nov 25, 1986 EF3 74 km 0
May 16, 1983 EF3 74 km 0
Dec 30, 1973 EF3 67 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 67 km 0
Dec 29, 1973 EF3 52 km 0
Jan 13, 1972 EF3 80 km 0
Sep 17, 1971 EF3 93 km 0
Dec 28, 1968 EF3 76 km 0
Dec 10, 1967 EF3 92 km 1
Dec 10, 1967 EF3 82 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 82 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 75 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 85 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 16 km 1
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 26 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BERTHA SWAMP RD (23,036 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BERTHA SWAMP RD 23,036 72 km
2009 UNNAMED 11,445 98 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,424 86 km
2009 UNNAMED 7,968 98 km
2020 VILAS 7,663 90 km
2024 ANF BU 241 242 RX 0202 7,573 99 km
2010 UNNAMED 7,430 96 km
1999 UNNAMED 7,415 94 km
2006 UNNAMED 7,252 88 km
2022 ANF BU 2/BU 9 RX 0128 7,208 87 km
2024 ANF BU 65 66 RX 0320 6,771 96 km
2021 BU 64/65 6,678 96 km
2015 TIGER CREEK FIRE 6,585 95 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,185 86 km
2012 UNNAMED 6,176 90 km
2019 BU 34/41 6,156 95 km
2017 BU 9 5,996 87 km
2000 UNNAMED 5,917 87 km
1999 BAY CREEK COMPLEX 5,453 97 km
2005 UNNAMED 5,383 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (10°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 4.5 in
March 60°F (16°C) 5.0 in
April 67°F (19°C) 3.7 in
May 74°F (24°C) 3.2 in
June 80°F (27°C) 5.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in Warmest, Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 4.9 in
September 78°F (25°C) 4.1 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.1 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 3.7 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.8 in

Jacob City has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (5.1") and October the driest (3.1").

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