Jay, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Santa Rosa County County
2.9
/5.0
C+
Fair
706
Population
425/sq mi density
$36,964
Median Income
$23,835 per capita
$126,800
Home Value
$285,637 Zillow
$1,008
Median Rent
27.5% income on rent
67°F
Avg Temperature
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.9 / 5.0
$36,964 median income, 12.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$126,800 home value, $1,008/mo rent
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Jay 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 65.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
51°F Jan (11°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 67.3°F |
| 25% above US avg | |
| January Average | 51°F (11°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 261 ft (80 m) |
| Area | 1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 425/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 30.9504°N, 87.1523°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Santa Rosa County County |
| Nearest Airport | Pensacola International (PNS) 33 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0428 ppm |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 89.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 12.2 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 54.7 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively 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)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 51°F (11°C) | 6.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 54°F (12°C) | 5.1 in | |
| March | 61°F (16°C) | 5.1 in | |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 5.5 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.2 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 6.6 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 5.5 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 3.9 in | Driest |
| November | 58°F (14°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 53°F (12°C) | 5.8 in |
Jay has a seasonal temperature swing of 32°F / from 51°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 65.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (6.6") and October the driest (3.9").