Lynn Haven, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Bay County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
19,451 Population 1,847/sq mi density
$83,093 Median Income $36,793 per capita
$286,700 Home Value $327,447 Zillow
$1,577 Median Rent 32.0% income on rent
70°F Avg Temperature
142 Violent Crime/100K 643 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$83,093 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$286,700 home value, $1,577/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
142 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.3% bachelor's degree or higher
Lynn Haven enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 54°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 61.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

54°F Jan (12°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average69.7°F
29% above US avg
January Average54°F (12°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation19 ft (6 m)
Area11.8 sq mi (30.5 km²)
Population Density1,847/sq mi
Coordinates30.2336°N, 85.6369°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBay County County
Nearest AirportNorthwest Florida Beaches International (ECP)
13 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.3"
61% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 7.44"
Driest Month (May) 3.31"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0405 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score94.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability30.9 / 100
Community Resilience29.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Very High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Helene (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 188 km
2024 Debby Category 1 209 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 195 km
2020 Sally Category 2 180 km
2018 Michael Category 5 23 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 144 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 127 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 214 km
1998 Earl Category 2 16 km
1998 Georges Category 2 295 km
1997 Danny Category 1 218 km
1995 Opal Category 4 140 km
1995 Erin Category 2 98 km
1995 Allison Category 1 296 km
1985 Elena Category 3 96 km
1985 Kate Category 3 35 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

424 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 18 fatalities, 328 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 9, 2024 EF3 15 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF3 47 km 2
Dec 10, 1967 EF3 68 km 0
Dec 10, 1967 EF3 19 km 1
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 92 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 11 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 1 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 66 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 71 km 1
Apr 27, 2023 EF2 81 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 68 km 0
Mar 18, 2022 EF2 10 km 0
Apr 10, 2021 EF2 27 km 0
Apr 23, 2020 EF2 54 km 0
Jan 2, 2017 EF2 98 km 0
Nov 17, 2014 EF2 57 km 0
Sep 15, 2004 EF2 64 km 4
Sep 15, 2004 EF2 70 km 0
Mar 20, 2003 EF2 77 km 0
Mar 15, 2001 EF2 37 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BERTHA SWAMP RD (23,036 ac, 2022).

Year Name Acres Distance
2022 BERTHA SWAMP RD 23,036 26 km
2005 UNNAMED 11,539 82 km
2009 UNNAMED 11,445 75 km
2021 BU 83/84/85 10,582 82 km
2009 UNNAMED 10,132 83 km
2008 GUM BAY 9,965 91 km
2018 UNNAMED 8,688 82 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,424 68 km
2014 BURN UNIT 057 8,381 82 km
2018 UNNAMED 8,237 82 km
2024 ANF BU 89 RX 0423 8,133 94 km
2009 UNNAMED 8,120 83 km
2013 UNNAMED 8,012 72 km
2009 UNNAMED 7,968 63 km
2009 UNNAMED 7,683 75 km
2020 VILAS 7,663 76 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,660 91 km
1998 UNNAMED 7,619 83 km
2024 ANF BU 241 242 RX 0202 7,573 95 km
2018 FIREBREAK 56 (23) 7,530 45 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 58°F (14°C) 5.0 in
March 63°F (17°C) 5.0 in
April 69°F (20°C) 4.1 in
May 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in Driest
June 81°F (27°C) 5.8 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 7.0 in
October 72°F (22°C) 3.5 in
November 62°F (17°C) 3.7 in
December 57°F (14°C) 4.3 in

Lynn Haven has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 54°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.4") and May the driest (3.3").

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