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Laurel, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Sarasota County County
3.5
/5.0
B+
Good
11,868
Population
1,307/sq mi density
$89,282
Median Income
$58,007 per capita
$450,200
Home Value
$494,288 Zillow
$1,411
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
74°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
187
Violent Crime/100K
1,852 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.8 / 5.0
$89,282 median income, 2.1% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$450,200 home value, $1,411/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
187 violent crimes/100K
A
Education
4.4 / 5.0
41.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Laurel 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 51.3 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 | 73.7°F |
| 36% above US avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,307/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.1531°N, 82.4559°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sarasota County County |
| Nearest Airport | Sarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ) 18 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) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 2.8 in | |
| March | 67°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.6 in | Wettest |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 2.7 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in |
Laurel has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 62°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.6") and April the driest (1.6").