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Pioneer, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Hendry County County

2.5 /5.0
C+ Fair
612 Population 29/sq mi density
$105,214 Median Income $39,046 per capita
73°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
756 Violent Crime/100K 4,873 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.5 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.5 / 5.0
$105,214 median income, 0.0% unemployment
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
756 violent crimes/100K (99% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
11.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Pioneer has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.1 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average73.0°F
35% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation17 ft (5 m)
Area21.2 sq mi (55.0 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates26.7285°N, 81.2172°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyHendry County County
Nearest AirportImmokalee Regional (IMM)
23 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.1"
50% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.58"
Driest Month (Dec) 1.57"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score78.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability90.3 / 100
Community Resilience0.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Relatively Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather No Rating
Lightning Relatively High
Drought Relatively Moderate
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
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 4 148 km
2022 Ian Category 5 71 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 133 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 198 km
2020 Eta Category 1 287 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 270 km
2017 Irma Category 4 49 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 185 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 63 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 122 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 281 km
2004 Charley Category 4 90 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 87 km
2004 Frances Category 2 91 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 292 km
1999 Irene Category 1 92 km
1998 Georges Category 2 255 km
1995 Erin Category 1 118 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 126 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 195 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

484 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 11 fatalities, 187 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 90 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 25 km 0
Jan 24, 1979 EF3 67 km 0
Oct 19, 1958 EF3 55 km 1
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 68 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 82 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 77 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 70 km 0
Jan 16, 2022 EF2 81 km 0
Jan 9, 2016 EF2 83 km 0
Aug 18, 2008 EF2 99 km 0
Jun 21, 2006 EF2 94 km 0
Aug 13, 2004 EF2 70 km 0
Apr 4, 1993 EF2 92 km 0
Jul 23, 1989 EF2 64 km 0
Nov 4, 1988 EF2 64 km 0
Aug 9, 1986 EF2 76 km 0
Dec 12, 1983 EF2 85 km 0
Mar 21, 1983 EF2 70 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STATE FIRE (171,317 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 STATE FIRE 171,317 79 km
1989 UNNAMED 90,127 83 km
2018 BUZZARD 61,663 86 km
2007 BICY COMPLEX 60,644 80 km
1989 UNNAMED 56,910 72 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,003 87 km
1985 ALLEY 51,504 73 km
2014 ALLIGATOR 50,667 84 km
1989 UNNAMED 49,716 84 km
2007 MOONSHINE BAY 38,664 24 km
2008 MYAKKA CUT 36,877 24 km
1985 UNNAMED 35,018 78 km
2007 UNNAMED 32,578 85 km
2018 116TH AVE SE (11) 29,269 84 km
2006 BERG FIRE 28,992 53 km
2021 BOBCAT 28,849 61 km
2017 PARLIAMENT 26,967 90 km
2017 THREE MILE 26,683 52 km
2001 BEARISLAND 24,213 58 km
2014 L 4 CUTOUT 23,068 52 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 2.0 in Coldest
February 64°F (18°C) 2.2 in
March 68°F (20°C) 3.0 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.8 in
May 76°F (25°C) 4.5 in
June 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in Wettest
July 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.3 in Warmest
September 81°F (27°C) 6.1 in
October 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
November 71°F (22°C) 2.0 in
December 66°F (19°C) 1.6 in Driest

Pioneer has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 62°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.6") and December the driest (1.6").

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