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Merritt Island, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Brevard County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
34,718
Population
2,046/sq mi density
$91,020
Median Income
$52,695 per capita
$379,700
Home Value
$422,387 Zillow
$1,348
Median Rent
30.4% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
846
Violent Crime/100K
5,543 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.7 / 5.0
$91,020 median income, 2.3% unemployment
A
Affordability
4.3 / 5.0
$379,700 home value, $1,348/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
846 violent crimes/100K (123% above avg)
A
Education
4.3 / 5.0
41.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Merritt Island 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 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 55.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 72.9°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 10 ft (3 m) |
| Area | 47.2 sq mi (122.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 2,046/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.3092°N, 80.6760°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Brevard County County |
| Nearest Airport | Melbourne Orlando International (MLB) 14 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0416 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 6.3 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.4 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 40.8 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 63.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively 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 Moderate |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 2.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 3.0 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 71°F (21°C) | 1.8 in | Driest |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 5.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in |
Merritt Island has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 47.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.9") and April the driest (1.8").