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Malabar, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Indian River County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
3,017 Population 282/sq mi density
$123,345 Median Income $58,519 per capita
$441,700 Home Value $520,794 Zillow
73°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
570 Violent Crime/100K 2,114 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
5.0 / 5.0
$123,345 median income, 0.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$441,700 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
570 violent crimes/100K (50% above avg)
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
33.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Malabar has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.6°F
34% above US avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation22 ft (7 m)
Area13.2 sq mi (34.3 km²)
Population Density282/sq mi
Coordinates27.9871°N, 80.5825°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyIndian River County County
Nearest AirportMelbourne Orlando International (MLB)
9 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"
46% above US avg
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.05"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.81"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0382 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability64.2 / 100
Community Resilience60.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively High
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather No Rating
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Relatively 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: Milton (2024, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 3 71 km
2022 Ian Category 5 60 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 51 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 162 km
2017 Irma Category 3 141 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 67 km
2014 Arthur Category 1 271 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 129 km
2005 Katrina Category 1 220 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 143 km
2004 Charley Category 4 101 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 74 km
2004 Frances Category 2 66 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 201 km
1999 Dennis Category 2 281 km
1999 Irene Category 1 52 km
1995 Erin Category 1 37 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 272 km
1985 Bob Category 1 280 km
1984 Diana Category 1 285 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

390 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 37 fatalities, 401 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 70 km 6
Feb 22, 1998 EF3 92 km 25
Mar 19, 1981 EF3 100 km 0
Jun 19, 1972 EF3 43 km 0
Jun 19, 1972 EF3 54 km 0
Mar 5, 1970 EF3 74 km 0
Apr 15, 1958 EF3 54 km 0
Sep 18, 1954 EF3 68 km 2
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 72 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 84 km 0
Sep 10, 2017 EF2 82 km 0
Apr 6, 2017 EF2 52 km 0
Oct 24, 2005 EF2 5 km 0
Mar 9, 1998 EF2 92 km 0
Nov 15, 1994 EF2 14 km 1
Mar 24, 1983 EF2 53 km 0
Mar 21, 1983 EF2 86 km 0
Mar 7, 1983 EF2 16 km 0
Feb 2, 1983 EF2 99 km 0
Feb 2, 1983 EF2 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (45,954 ac, 1998).

Year Name Acres Distance
1998 UNNAMED 45,954 90 km
2011 IRON HORSE 18,234 94 km
2021 KISSIMMEE BEND NORTH 13,782 72 km
2006 UNNAMED 12,050 79 km
1992 UNNAMED 11,488 71 km
2008 UNNAMED 11,294 36 km
1996 UNNAMED 9,427 68 km
1993 UNNAMED 9,422 74 km
2024 APQ RECREATION AREA RX 0506 8,901 69 km
1998 UNNAMED 8,794 75 km
2017 ECHO SPRINGS 8,640 79 km
1984 UNNAMED 7,765 46 km
2004 UNNAMED 7,670 77 km
2021 AREA 11 7,140 75 km
2017 NORTH CANE 7,024 74 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,985 30 km
2011 UNNAMED 6,616 52 km
2008 SAN FILIPPO 6,376 10 km
1994 UNNAMED 6,243 66 km
1993 UNNAMED 6,236 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 2.8 in
March 67°F (20°C) 3.0 in
April 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in Driest
May 76°F (24°C) 4.1 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.6 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 5.7 in
September 80°F (27°C) 7.1 in Wettest
October 76°F (24°C) 4.5 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.0 in

Malabar has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.1") and April the driest (1.8").

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