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Marathon, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Monroe County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
9,831 Population 1,163/sq mi density
$80,556 Median Income $47,703 per capita
$683,700 Home Value $804,549 Zillow
$1,592 Median Rent 33.4% income on rent
79°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.3 / 5.0
$80,556 median income, 3.5% unemployment
D
Affordability
1.9 / 5.0
$683,700 home value, $1,592/mo rent
C+
Safety
2.5 / 5.0
0 violent crimes/100K
B+
Education
3.6 / 5.0
33.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Marathon has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 85°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 39.7 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 85°F Jul (30°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above US avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average85°F (30°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5 ft (2 m)
Area8.5 sq mi (21.9 km²)
Population Density1,163/sq mi
Coordinates24.7323°N, 81.0251°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMonroe County County
Nearest AirportThe Florida Keys Marathon International (MTH)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.7"
5% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score91.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability53.9 / 100
Community Resilience29.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Rafael Category 3 283 km
2022 Ian Category 5 189 km
2017 Irma Category 4 48 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 285 km
2008 Ike Category 1 293 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 211 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 147 km
2005 Rita Category 3 104 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 79 km
2004 Charley Category 4 177 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 287 km
2004 Frances Category 2 287 km
2001 Michelle Category 4 226 km
1999 Irene Category 1 42 km
1998 Georges Category 2 78 km
1996 Lili Category 2 260 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 98 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 48 km
1985 Kate Category 2 192 km
1982 Alberto Category 1 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

95 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF2. Total: 80 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Aug 26, 2005 EF2 7 km 0
Nov 4, 1998 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 27, 1980 EF2 41 km 0
Dec 20, 1973 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 18, 1972 EF2 67 km 0
Jun 18, 1972 EF2 80 km 0
Jun 2, 1966 EF2 79 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF1 93 km 0
Oct 8, 2024 EF1 82 km 0
Apr 15, 2018 EF1 56 km 0
Sep 10, 2008 EF1 33 km 0
Jan 2, 2002 EF1 91 km 0
Oct 15, 1999 EF1 28 km 0
Nov 4, 1998 EF1 45 km 0
Feb 2, 1998 EF1 7 km 0
May 22, 1997 EF1 78 km 0
Oct 11, 1987 EF1 70 km 0
Jun 21, 1986 EF1 56 km 0
Jun 20, 1983 EF1 56 km 0
Jun 3, 1982 EF1 78 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: INGRAHAM (85,437 ac, 1989).

Year Name Acres Distance
1989 INGRAHAM 85,437 87 km
2018 FY 18 COASTAL PRAIRIES 18,844 79 km
2021 FOUR SIXTEEN 9,675 97 km
2001 LOPEZ 8,777 94 km
1985 EASTBNDY 8,523 89 km
2021 CP3 8,143 55 km
2011 CAPE SABLE RX 7,311 55 km
2020 HID-BUFFER RX 6,381 77 km
1989 UNNAMED 6,215 72 km
2009 HELLS BAY 5,489 56 km
2024 EVER CP3 EXOTICS RX 5,485 57 km
1986 UNNAMED 5,417 96 km
2008 CAPE SABLE RX 5,335 54 km
2005 LYGODIUM LAKE 5,211 81 km
2001 SQUAWKCRK2 4,702 77 km
2021 COASTAL PRAIRIE 1 EXOTICS 4,549 99 km
2005 BIG LOSTMANS RX 4,175 94 km
2008 CANE PATCH RX 3,766 78 km
1989 UNNAMED 3,563 72 km
1986 PINES WA 3,447 77 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
February 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in Coldest, Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
April 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 80°F (26°C) 4.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in Wettest
July 85°F (30°C) 3.9 in Warmest
August 84°F (29°C) 5.8 in
September 83°F (28°C) 6.7 in
October 80°F (26°C) 4.9 in
November 75°F (24°C) 2.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 1.7 in

Marathon has a seasonal temperature swing of 15°F / from 70°F in February to 85°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (1.7").

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