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Palatka, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Putnam County County
2.5
/5.0
C+
Fair
10,558
Population
1,072/sq mi density
$33,628
Median Income
$19,217 per capita
$112,300
Home Value
$204,123 Zillow
$914
Median Rent
33.6% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
314 sunny days/yr
507
Violent Crime/100K
4,775 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C
Economy
2.3 / 5.0
$33,628 median income, 3.1% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$112,300 home value, $914/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
507 violent crimes/100K (33% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Palatka enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
81°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 70.0°F |
| 30% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 314 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 67 ft (20 m) |
| Area | 9.1 sq mi (23.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,072/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 29.6449°N, 81.6767°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Putnam County County |
| Nearest Airport | Northeast Florida Regional (UST) 30 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Low |
| Risk Score | 79.7 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 79.7 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 13.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Moderate |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Relatively Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 58°F (14°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 63°F (17°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | Wettest |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 2.8 in | |
| November | 64°F (18°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 58°F (14°C) | 2.6 in |
Palatka has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 56°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.3 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.0") and April the driest (2.4").