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Plantation, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Broward County County

3.6 /5.0
B+ Good
4,483 Population 206/sq mi density
$77,873 Median Income $56,263 per capita
$383,000 Home Value $494,385 Zillow
$1,866 Median Rent 37.3% income on rent
76°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
221 Violent Crime/100K 2,700 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$77,873 median income, 0.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.9 / 5.0
$383,000 home value, $1,866/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
221 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.7 / 5.0
46.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Plantation has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average75.9°F
41% above US avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation7 ft (2 m)
Area21.9 sq mi (56.8 km²)
Population Density206/sq mi
Coordinates26.1256°N, 80.2618°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyBroward County County
Nearest AirportFort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL)
8 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.8"
81% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.45"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.32"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0374 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)13.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.75 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.33 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability55.4 / 100
Community Resilience44.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively High
Hurricane Very High
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Moderate
Flood Very High
Hail Relatively Low
Strong Wind Relatively Moderate
Heat Wave Relatively High
Winter Weather No Rating
Lightning Very High
Drought Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively High
Landslide Relatively Low
Coastal Flood Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 22, 1992.

Feb 22, 1992 27 km SW of Freeport, Bahamas M3.2 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

21 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Milton (2024, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 3 242 km
2022 Ian Category 5 186 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 138 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 297 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 284 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 195 km
2017 Irma Category 4 144 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 141 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 74 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 21 km
2005 Rita Category 2 269 km
2005 Ophelia Category 1 291 km
2004 Charley Category 4 200 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 120 km
2004 Frances Category 2 120 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 270 km
1999 Irene Category 1 34 km
1998 Georges Category 2 238 km
1995 Erin Category 1 142 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 70 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

501 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 3 fatalities, 367 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 48 km 0
Mar 1, 1980 EF3 10 km 1
Feb 23, 1965 EF3 10 km 0
Jun 17, 1959 EF3 44 km 0
Oct 19, 1958 EF3 87 km 1
Apr 10, 1956 EF3 14 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 65 km 0
Apr 29, 2023 EF2 80 km 0
Sep 27, 2022 EF2 31 km 0
Oct 18, 2011 EF2 7 km 0
Aug 18, 2008 EF2 55 km 0
Aug 13, 2004 EF2 67 km 0
Mar 27, 2003 EF2 40 km 1
Feb 2, 1998 EF2 36 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 66 km 0
Mar 17, 1983 EF2 71 km 0
May 24, 1979 EF2 14 km 0
Jan 13, 1979 EF2 65 km 0
Dec 20, 1973 EF2 80 km 0
Mar 4, 1972 EF2 9 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 40 km
1989 UNNAMED 90,127 36 km
1989 INGRAHAM 85,437 88 km
2011 PRAIRIE FIRE 67,959 41 km
2018 BUZZARD 61,663 80 km
2007 BICY COMPLEX 60,644 82 km
1989 UNNAMED 56,910 51 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,638 42 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,003 32 km
1985 ALLEY 51,504 51 km
2014 ALLIGATOR 50,667 33 km
1989 UNNAMED 49,716 51 km
2008 MUSTANG CORNER 38,600 70 km
2007 MFC SOUTH FIRE 37,301 39 km
1985 UNNAMED 35,018 40 km
2007 UNNAMED 32,578 36 km
2006 BERG FIRE 28,992 65 km
2021 BOBCAT 28,849 55 km
2017 PARLIAMENT 26,967 93 km
2017 THREE MILE 26,683 65 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 67°F (20°C) 2.6 in
March 71°F (22°C) 3.0 in
April 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
May 78°F (26°C) 6.2 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.5 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 6.6 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 7.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in
November 74°F (23°C) 4.0 in
December 69°F (21°C) 2.3 in Driest

Plantation has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and December the driest (2.3").

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