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Lake Sarasota, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Sarasota County County
3.4
/5.0
B
Good
3,802
Population
5,675/sq mi density
$98,689
Median Income
$41,044 per capita
$337,700
Home Value
$661,648 Zillow
$1,858
Median Rent
25.2% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
666
Violent Crime/100K
4,731 property/100K
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$98,689 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$337,700 home value, $1,858/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
666 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
28.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Lake Sarasota has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 61.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
62°F Jan (17°C)
83°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 73.6°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 43 ft (13 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 5,675/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.2947°N, 82.4332°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sarasota County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ) 10 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0397 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.9 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.2 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 67.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 9.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.4 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 7.5 in | |
| October | 76°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 2.2 in |
Lake Sarasota has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 62°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.0") and April the driest (1.6").