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New Port Richey, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Pasco County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
17,057 Population 3,724/sq mi density
$46,160 Median Income $30,476 per capita
$164,600 Home Value $288,331 Zillow
$1,154 Median Rent 38.0% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
790 Violent Crime/100K 3,023 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.8 / 5.0
$46,160 median income, 1.4% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$164,600 home value, $1,154/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
790 violent crimes/100K (108% above avg)
C
Education
2.3 / 5.0
15.7% bachelor's degree or higher
New Port Richey has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.9°F
35% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation17 ft (5 m)
Area4.6 sq mi (11.8 km²)
Population Density3,724/sq mi
Coordinates28.2466°N, 82.7175°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPasco County County
Nearest AirportTampa International (TPA)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.35"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.01"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0412 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.7 / 100
Community Resilience10.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively High
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather No Rating
Lightning Very High
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively 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: Milton (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 4 78 km
2024 Helene Category 4 163 km
2024 Debby Category 1 135 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 165 km
2022 Ian Category 5 154 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 248 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 189 km
2020 Eta Category 1 296 km
2017 Irma Category 3 51 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 237 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 216 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 280 km
2004 Charley Category 4 111 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 76 km
2004 Frances Category 2 166 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 110 km
1999 Irene Category 1 262 km
1995 Erin Category 1 203 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 275 km
1985 Elena Category 3 117 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

678 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 33 fatalities, 1,026 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1966 EF4 37 km 11
Apr 15, 1958 EF4 65 km 0
Feb 2, 2007 EF3 96 km 8
Oct 3, 1992 EF3 46 km 3
Apr 9, 1983 EF3 58 km 3
Jan 24, 1979 EF3 89 km 0
May 4, 1978 EF3 36 km 3
Oct 31, 1958 EF3 80 km 0
Oct 12, 2023 EF2 68 km 0
Oct 11, 2023 EF2 29 km 0
Dec 16, 2020 EF2 43 km 0
Oct 18, 2019 EF2 72 km 0
Sep 10, 2017 EF2 83 km 0
Jan 17, 2016 EF2 93 km 2
Dec 25, 2006 EF2 39 km 0
Mar 29, 2001 EF2 88 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 83 km 0
Dec 7, 1996 EF2 62 km 1
Oct 3, 1992 EF2 42 km 1
Jul 12, 1992 EF2 26 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STAGECOACH COMPLEX (14,079 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 STAGECOACH COMPLEX 14,079 95 km
1995 UNNAMED 5,474 65 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,890 63 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,726 71 km
2012 UNNAMED 3,443 98 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,132 92 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,048 73 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,792 76 km
2009 THATCHER COMMAND 2,644 81 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,510 69 km
2017 ANCLOTE BRANCH 2,510 11 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,443 98 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,429 62 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,425 64 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,389 64 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,377 98 km
2009 MAX HOOKS 2,359 97 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,354 86 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,338 79 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,319 99 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 3.2 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
April 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 77°F (25°C) 3.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
October 75°F (24°C) 3.0 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.3 in
December 62°F (17°C) 2.9 in

New Port Richey has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 60°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.4") and April the driest (2.0").

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