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Ruskin, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Hillsborough County County
3.2
/5.0
B
Good
30,074
Population
1,650/sq mi density
$76,402
Median Income
$29,318 per capita
$278,300
Home Value
$312,335 Zillow
$1,593
Median Rent
33.1% income on rent
73°F
Avg Temperature
330 sunny days/yr
865
Violent Crime/100K
5,643 property/100K
B
Overall
3.2 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$76,402 median income, 2.8% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$278,300 home value, $1,593/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
865 violent crimes/100K (128% above avg)
C+
Education
2.8 / 5.0
22.4% bachelor's degree or higher
Ruskin has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 53.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
61°F Jan (16°C)
82°F Jul (28°C)
| Annual Average | 73.1°F |
| 35% above US avg | |
| January Average | 61°F (16°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 330 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 19.5 sq mi (50.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,650/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 27.7068°N, 82.4222°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Hillsborough County County |
| Nearest Airport | Tampa International (TPA) 20 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0418 ppm |
| NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide) | 9.4 ppb |
| SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide) | 1.52 ppb |
| CO (Carbon Monoxide) | 0.19 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively High |
| Risk Score | 98.8 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 36.4 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 33.2 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Very High |
| Hurricane | Very High |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively High |
| Hail | Relatively High |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Relatively High |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Very High |
| Drought | Relatively Moderate |
| Cold Wave | Very High |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Coastal Flood | Relatively High |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 61°F (16°C) | 2.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 62°F (17°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 67°F (19°C) | 3.4 in | |
| April | 71°F (22°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| August | 82°F (28°C) | 8.3 in | Wettest |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 2.3 in | |
| November | 69°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 63°F (17°C) | 2.3 in |
Ruskin has a seasonal temperature swing of 21°F / from 61°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.0 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.3") and April the driest (1.6").