Key West, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Monroe County County
2.7
/5.0
C+
Fair
25,824
Population
4,611/sq mi density
$78,532
Median Income
$59,457 per capita
$816,300
Home Value
$1,007,374 Zillow
$2,075
Median Rent
35.8% income on rent
79°F
Avg Temperature
352
Violent Crime/100K
2,280 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$78,532 median income, 2.0% unemployment
F
Affordability
1.0 / 5.0
$816,300 home value, $2,075/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
352 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Key West has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 40.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
Temperature
71°F Jan (21°C)
85°F Jul (30°C)
| Annual Average | 78.9°F |
| 46% above US avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 85°F (30°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 5 ft (2 m) |
| Area | 7.2 sq mi (18.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 4,611/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 24.5651°N, 81.7755°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Monroe County County |
| Nearest Airport | Key West International (EYW) 1 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 91.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 53.9 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 29.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Low |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Low |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | No Rating |
| Cold Wave | Very Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Very High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 1.5 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.1 in | |
| June | 84°F (29°C) | 4.2 in | |
| July | 85°F (30°C) | 3.6 in | |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| September | 84°F (29°C) | 7.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 5.7 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.2 in |
Key West has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 71°F in January to 86°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 40.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and March the driest (1.5").