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Myrtle Grove, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Escambia County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
16,637 Population 2,506/sq mi density
$63,011 Median Income $29,551 per capita
$182,600 Home Value $261,306 Zillow
$1,278 Median Rent 29.6% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
705 Violent Crime/100K 4,520 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.6 / 5.0
$63,011 median income, 4.6% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$182,600 home value, $1,278/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
705 violent crimes/100K (86% above avg)
C+
Education
2.9 / 5.0
23.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Myrtle Grove enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.5°F
25% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation45 ft (14 m)
Area6.7 sq mi (17.4 km²)
Population Density2,506/sq mi
Coordinates30.4145°N, 87.3028°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyEscambia County County
Nearest AirportPensacola International (PNS)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.7"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.90"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0420 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.77 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.5 / 100
Community Resilience34.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on May 23, 2025.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 78 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 76 km
Feb 18, 2011 22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama M3.5 77 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 81 km
May 23, 2025 105 km S of Gulf Shores, Alabama M3.1 132 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 66 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 75 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 70 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 76 km
Oct 18, 1997 69 km SSW of Dauphin Island, Alabama M2.9 132 km
Sep 25, 2003 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama M2.9 84 km
Mar 7, 2019 2 km NW of Jay, Florida M2.8 63 km
Mar 24, 2019 2 km ESE of Century, Florida M2.7 61 km
Apr 12, 2019 13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama M2.6 77 km
Nov 10, 2012 16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama M2.6 83 km
Sep 5, 2000 1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama M2.5 125 km
Apr 11, 2019 8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama M2.5 75 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Zeta Category 2 188 km
2020 Sally Category 2 30 km
2018 Michael Category 5 176 km
2017 Nate Category 1 163 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 288 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 248 km
2009 Ida Category 1 252 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 20 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 221 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 57 km
1998 Georges Category 2 146 km
1998 Earl Category 2 123 km
1997 Danny Category 1 57 km
1995 Opal Category 4 23 km
1995 Erin Category 2 16 km
1988 Florence Category 1 237 km
1985 Elena Category 3 80 km
1985 Kate Category 3 169 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

523 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 21 fatalities, 593 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 23, 2016 EF3 13 km 0
Feb 15, 2016 EF3 51 km 0
Oct 13, 2001 EF3 36 km 0
Nov 21, 1997 EF3 86 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 82 km 0
Feb 7, 1971 EF3 15 km 0
Nov 3, 1968 EF3 88 km 0
Oct 30, 1967 EF3 4 km 0
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 69 km 0
Mar 31, 1962 EF3 30 km 17
Dec 10, 1961 EF3 82 km 0
May 5, 1956 EF3 7 km 0
Apr 18, 1950 EF3 91 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 60 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 3 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 94 km 0
Jun 19, 2021 EF2 75 km 0
Dec 25, 2012 EF2 81 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF2 97 km 0
Mar 9, 2011 EF2 89 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,557 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 10,557 47 km
2006 UNNAMED 9,706 69 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,660 80 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,388 70 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,334 84 km
2010 UNNAMED 5,692 67 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,616 63 km
2013 LOW KEY 5,554 47 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,525 86 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,627 74 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,577 79 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,523 77 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,486 57 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,397 77 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,231 69 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,200 64 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,141 97 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,119 57 km
1998 UNNAMED 4,106 47 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,032 95 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
March 61°F (16°C) 6.3 in
April 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Driest
May 74°F (24°C) 4.6 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.8 in Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest
September 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in
October 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
November 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in

Myrtle Grove has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and April the driest (3.9").

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