Palatka, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Putnam County County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
10,558
Population
1,072/sq mi density
$33,628
Median Income
$19,217 per capita
$112,300
Home Value
$210,629 Zillow
$914
Median Rent
33.6% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
277
Violent Crime/100K
3,707 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
D
Economy
1.7 / 5.0
$33,628 median income, 7.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.8 / 5.0
$112,300 home value, $914/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
277 violent crimes/100K
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. Annual precipitation totals 51.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.
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) |
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
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) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 2.6 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 3.1 in | |
| April | 70°F (21°C) | 2.5 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.5 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 7.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 7.3 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 4.5 in | |
| November | 65°F (18°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 2.2 in |
Palatka has a seasonal temperature swing of 26°F / from 56°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and November the driest (2.0").