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River Ridge, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Pasco County County

3.2 /5.0
B Good
5,191 Population 1,239/sq mi density
$86,786 Median Income $48,629 per capita
$303,400 Home Value $288,331 Zillow
$2,058 Median Rent 22.1% income on rent
73°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
800 Violent Crime/100K 4,553 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B+
Economy
3.9 / 5.0
$86,786 median income, 6.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$303,400 home value, $2,058/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
800 violent crimes/100K (110% above avg)
B
Education
3.1 / 5.0
26.7% bachelor's degree or higher
River Ridge has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 60°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 54.3 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

60°F Jan (16°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average72.9°F
35% above US avg
January Average60°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation37 ft (11 m)
Area4.4 sq mi (11.4 km²)
Population Density1,239/sq mi
Coordinates28.2669°N, 82.6257°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPasco County County
Nearest AirportTampa International (TPA)
21 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.3"
43% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.23"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.05"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0412 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score96.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability39.7 / 100
Community Resilience10.4 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

19 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 73 km
2024 Helene Category 4 171 km
2024 Debby Category 1 143 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 171 km
2022 Ian Category 5 148 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 240 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 194 km
2017 Irma Category 3 42 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 228 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 222 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 279 km
2004 Charley Category 4 102 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 68 km
2004 Frances Category 2 159 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 119 km
1999 Irene Category 1 253 km
1995 Erin Category 1 211 km
1992 Andrew Category 4 278 km
1985 Elena Category 3 125 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

739 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 39 fatalities, 1,244 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1966 EF4 42 km 11
Apr 15, 1958 EF4 66 km 0
Feb 2, 2007 EF3 88 km 8
Feb 22, 1998 EF3 92 km 3
Oct 3, 1992 EF3 49 km 3
Apr 9, 1983 EF3 52 km 3
Jan 24, 1979 EF3 91 km 0
May 4, 1978 EF3 39 km 3
Oct 31, 1958 EF3 82 km 0
Oct 12, 2023 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 11, 2023 EF2 35 km 0
Dec 16, 2020 EF2 47 km 0
Oct 18, 2019 EF2 65 km 0
Sep 10, 2017 EF2 74 km 0
Jan 17, 2016 EF2 90 km 2
Jun 24, 2012 EF2 99 km 0
Dec 25, 2006 EF2 29 km 0
Mar 29, 2001 EF2 83 km 0
Sep 3, 1998 EF2 79 km 0
Dec 27, 1997 EF2 96 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STAGECOACH COMPLEX (14,079 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 STAGECOACH COMPLEX 14,079 86 km
1995 UNNAMED 5,474 56 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,890 55 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,726 62 km
2012 UNNAMED 3,443 96 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,132 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,048 64 km
1994 UNNAMED 2,792 67 km
2009 THATCHER COMMAND 2,644 76 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,510 60 km
2017 ANCLOTE BRANCH 2,510 3 km
2006 UNNAMED 2,443 95 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,429 53 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,425 55 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,389 55 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,377 95 km
2009 MAX HOOKS 2,359 87 km
2000 UNNAMED 2,354 76 km
1986 UNNAMED 2,338 70 km
1985 UNNAMED 2,319 94 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in Coldest
February 61°F (16°C) 3.3 in
March 66°F (19°C) 3.9 in
April 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in Driest
May 76°F (25°C) 3.4 in
June 81°F (27°C) 6.3 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 8.2 in Wettest
September 80°F (27°C) 6.7 in
October 74°F (23°C) 2.8 in
November 67°F (20°C) 2.2 in
December 61°F (16°C) 2.8 in

River Ridge has a seasonal temperature swing of 23°F / from 60°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 52.2 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.2") and April the driest (2.1").

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