Mexico Beach, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Gulf County County

3.4 /5.0
B Good
1,033 Population 423/sq mi density
$64,013 Median Income $50,816 per capita
$399,300 Home Value $496,971 Zillow
$1,898 Median Rent 31.8% income on rent
67°F Avg Temperature
B
Overall
3.4 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.1 / 5.0
$64,013 median income, 14.1% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.1 / 5.0
$399,300 home value, $1,898/mo rent
B+
Education
3.9 / 5.0
36.6% bachelor's degree or higher
Mexico Beach enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 51°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 63.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

51°F Jan (11°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average67.1°F
24% above US avg
January Average51°F (11°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)

Geography

Elevation18 ft (5 m)
Area1.8 sq mi (4.7 km²)
Population Density423/sq mi
Coordinates29.9477°N, 85.4161°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyGulf County County
Nearest AirportApalachicola Regional-Cleve Randolph Field (AAF)
28 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.1"
66% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.24"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.24"

Air Quality

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score59.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability65.7 / 100
Community Resilience58.5 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Very Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
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 4 165 km
2024 Debby Category 1 174 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 158 km
2020 Sally Category 2 213 km
2018 Michael Category 5 10 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 107 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 143 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 239 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 268 km
1998 Earl Category 2 32 km
1997 Danny Category 1 244 km
1995 Opal Category 4 167 km
1995 Erin Category 2 77 km
1995 Allison Category 1 269 km
1985 Elena Category 3 77 km
1985 Kate Category 3 6 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

312 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 17 fatalities, 237 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Jan 9, 2024 EF3 39 km 0
Mar 31, 2022 EF3 77 km 2
Dec 10, 1967 EF3 20 km 1
May 10, 2024 EF2 100 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 87 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 27 km 0
Jan 9, 2024 EF2 39 km 0
Apr 27, 2023 EF2 75 km 0
Mar 18, 2022 EF2 38 km 0
Apr 10, 2021 EF2 58 km 0
Apr 23, 2020 EF2 88 km 0
Nov 17, 2014 EF2 60 km 0
Sep 15, 2004 EF2 89 km 0
Sep 15, 2004 EF2 71 km 4
Mar 20, 2003 EF2 91 km 0
Mar 15, 2001 EF2 74 km 1
Mar 15, 2001 EF2 39 km 0
Mar 15, 2001 EF2 76 km 0
Dec 16, 2000 EF2 95 km 0
Jan 2, 1999 EF2 45 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST FORK (26,251 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 EAST FORK 26,251 85 km
2021 BU 360 361 362 363 24,747 86 km
1998 HOLIDAY 24,666 86 km
2013 UNNAMED 24,574 86 km
2022 BERTHA SWAMP RD 23,036 33 km
2008 UNNAMED 18,704 84 km
2006 UNNAMED 11,747 100 km
2005 UNNAMED 11,539 61 km
2009 UNNAMED 11,445 58 km
2021 BU 83/84/85 10,582 60 km
2010 UNNAMED 10,261 94 km
2009 UNNAMED 10,132 61 km
2008 GUM BAY 9,965 69 km
2006 UNNAMED 9,352 90 km
2007 UNNAMED 9,252 95 km
2018 UNNAMED 8,688 60 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,424 57 km
2014 BURN UNIT 057 8,381 62 km
1999 COW HOUSE 8,301 99 km
2018 UNNAMED 8,237 62 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 51°F (11°C) 4.8 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 4.9 in
March 61°F (16°C) 5.3 in
April 66°F (19°C) 4.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.3 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.2 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 7.9 in
September 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
October 69°F (20°C) 3.2 in Driest
November 59°F (15°C) 3.8 in
December 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in

Mexico Beach has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 51°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.2") and October the driest (3.2").

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