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Lake Lindsey, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Hernando County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
189 Population 2,100/sq mi density
72°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
571 Violent Crime/100K 4,061 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
571 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
0.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Lindsey has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation89 ft (27 m)
Area0.1 sq mi (0.2 km²)
Population Density2,100/sq mi
Coordinates28.6323°N, 82.3617°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHernando County County
Nearest AirportLeesburg International (LEE)
36 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.9"
37% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.03"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.28"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score88.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability56.5 / 100
Community Resilience6.1 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather No Rating
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Very Low
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: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 4 96 km
2024 Helene Category 4 189 km
2024 Debby Category 1 156 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 177 km
2022 Ian Category 5 157 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 233 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 241 km
2019 Dorian Category 3 285 km
2017 Irma Category 2 51 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 187 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 225 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 299 km
2004 Charley Category 4 95 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 79 km
2004 Frances Category 2 162 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 157 km
1999 Irene Category 1 236 km
1995 Erin Category 1 219 km
1985 Elena Category 3 141 km
1985 Bob Category 1 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

710 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 90 fatalities, 1,569 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1966 EF4 90 km 11
Feb 2, 2007 EF3 84 km 13
Feb 2, 2007 EF3 41 km 8
Feb 22, 1998 EF3 97 km 25
Feb 22, 1998 EF3 99 km 13
Feb 22, 1998 EF3 65 km 3
Oct 3, 1992 EF3 95 km 3
Apr 9, 1983 EF3 15 km 3
Mar 19, 1981 EF3 93 km 0
May 4, 1978 EF3 86 km 3
Dec 31, 1975 EF3 53 km 1
Oct 12, 2023 EF2 34 km 0
Oct 11, 2023 EF2 84 km 0
Dec 16, 2020 EF2 94 km 0
Oct 18, 2019 EF2 79 km 0
Sep 10, 2017 EF2 71 km 0
Dec 25, 2006 EF2 36 km 0
Mar 29, 2001 EF2 39 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 40 km 0
Dec 27, 1997 EF2 92 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STAGECOACH COMPLEX (14,079 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 STAGECOACH COMPLEX 14,079 74 km
2006 JUNIPER 11,998 93 km
2009 JUNIPER SPRINGS 8,363 93 km
1995 UNNAMED 5,474 43 km
2012 UNNAMED 5,431 87 km
2019 C236/238/239/305 BOWERS ALEX SPRINGS N 4,561 96 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,336 81 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,231 65 km
1996 MAJOR 1 4,067 96 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,890 54 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,726 48 km
2019 CPT 243 FARLES 3,613 87 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,337 75 km
2018 UNNAMED 3,254 92 km
2011 BAD LAND 3,086 71 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,048 39 km
1985 RANGE 2,971 97 km
2010 BOMBING RANGE NINE 21 2,911 83 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,867 92 km
1985 RIVERRD/HENDERSON 2,824 74 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 3.4 in
February 60°F (15°C) 3.3 in Coldest
March 65°F (18°C) 4.1 in
April 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in Driest
May 75°F (24°C) 3.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.9 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 8.0 in Wettest
September 80°F (26°C) 6.3 in
October 73°F (23°C) 2.7 in
November 66°F (19°C) 2.3 in
December 60°F (16°C) 2.7 in

Lake Lindsey has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 60°F in February to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.6 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.0") and April the driest (2.3").

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