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Pea Ridge, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Santa Rosa County County

3.1 /5.0
B Good
3,934 Population 1,400/sq mi density
$60,350 Median Income $29,219 per capita
$217,200 Home Value $281,711 Zillow
$1,174 Median Rent 29.1% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
286 Violent Crime/100K 2,627 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$60,350 median income, 0.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$217,200 home value, $1,174/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
286 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
2.7 / 5.0
21.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pea Ridge enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average68.6°F
27% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation151 ft (46 m)
Area2.8 sq mi (7.3 km²)
Population Density1,400/sq mi
Coordinates30.5991°N, 87.0997°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountySanta Rosa County County
Nearest AirportPensacola International (PNS)
10 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.8"
79% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.76"
Driest Month (Oct) 3.82"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0428 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Moderate
Risk Score89.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.2 / 100
Community Resilience54.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Relatively Moderate
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Moderate
Winter Weather Relatively Low
Lightning Relatively 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

15 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M2.6 on Apr 12, 2019.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 62 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 59 km
Feb 18, 2011 22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama M3.5 104 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 70 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 53 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 52 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 55 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 59 km
Sep 25, 2003 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama M2.9 73 km
Mar 7, 2019 2 km NW of Jay, Florida M2.8 42 km
Mar 24, 2019 2 km ESE of Century, Florida M2.7 43 km
Nov 10, 2012 16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama M2.6 110 km
Apr 12, 2019 13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama M2.6 61 km
Sep 5, 2000 1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama M2.5 106 km
Apr 11, 2019 8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama M2.5 55 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 2 193 km
2020 Sally Category 2 36 km
2018 Michael Category 5 167 km
2017 Nate Category 1 183 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 284 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 277 km
2009 Ida Category 1 280 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 22 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 242 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 68 km
1998 Georges Category 2 169 km
1998 Earl Category 2 126 km
1997 Danny Category 1 80 km
1995 Opal Category 4 33 km
1995 Erin Category 2 35 km
1988 Florence Category 1 265 km
1985 Elena Category 3 102 km
1985 Kate Category 3 161 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

550 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 22 fatalities, 583 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 23, 2016 EF3 16 km 0
Feb 15, 2016 EF3 40 km 0
Oct 13, 2001 EF3 59 km 0
Nov 21, 1997 EF3 96 km 0
Dec 20, 1971 EF3 88 km 0
Feb 7, 1971 EF3 29 km 0
Nov 3, 1968 EF3 99 km 0
Dec 10, 1967 EF3 86 km 0
Oct 30, 1967 EF3 25 km 0
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 55 km 0
Mar 31, 1962 EF3 2 km 17
Dec 10, 1961 EF3 58 km 0
May 5, 1956 EF3 23 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 37 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 27 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 78 km 0
Jun 19, 2021 EF2 51 km 0
Feb 15, 2016 EF2 79 km 0
Dec 25, 2012 EF2 95 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF2 71 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 30 km
2006 UNNAMED 9,706 42 km
2013 UNNAMED 9,046 78 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,660 58 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,388 70 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,334 82 km
2010 UNNAMED 5,692 41 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,616 35 km
2013 LOW KEY 5,554 29 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,525 58 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,627 46 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,577 51 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,523 49 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,486 29 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,397 49 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,235 81 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,231 45 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,200 43 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,141 74 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,119 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 4.9 in
March 60°F (16°C) 6.2 in
April 66°F (19°C) 4.0 in
May 74°F (23°C) 4.6 in
June 80°F (26°C) 6.7 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 6.7 in
September 78°F (25°C) 5.8 in
October 68°F (20°C) 3.8 in Driest
November 60°F (15°C) 4.1 in
December 53°F (12°C) 4.3 in

Pea Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 31°F / from 52°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 63.9 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and October the driest (3.8").

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