San Carlos Park, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Lee County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
18,252 Population 3,867/sq mi density
$80,109 Median Income $35,037 per capita
$284,900 Home Value $494,321 Zillow
$1,571 Median Rent 30.6% income on rent
75°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A+
Economy
4.6 / 5.0
$80,109 median income, 2.0% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$284,900 home value, $1,571/mo rent
B
Education
3.3 / 5.0
29.2% bachelor's degree or higher
San Carlos Park has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 53.4 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average75.0°F
39% above US avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation13 ft (4 m)
Area5.0 sq mi (12.9 km²)
Population Density3,867/sq mi
Coordinates26.4767°N, 81.8198°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyLee County County
Nearest AirportSouthwest Florida International (RSW)
2 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.4"
41% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.33"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.49"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0386 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score99.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability67.8 / 100
Community Resilience8.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Moderate
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 Relatively Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very High
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

23 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Milton (2024, Cat 4).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 4 127 km
2024 Debby Category 1 278 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 290 km
2022 Ian Category 5 40 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 196 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 138 km
2020 Eta Category 1 221 km
2017 Irma Category 4 33 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 250 km
2005 Rita Category 4 278 km
2005 Katrina Category 3 131 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 65 km
2005 Dennis Category 3 277 km
2004 Charley Category 4 40 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 134 km
2004 Frances Category 2 139 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 250 km
1999 Irene Category 1 129 km
1998 Georges Category 2 217 km
1995 Erin Category 1 182 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

403 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 9 fatalities, 159 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 90 km 0
Mar 17, 1985 EF3 94 km 2
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 6 km 0
Jan 16, 2022 EF2 17 km 0
Jan 9, 2016 EF2 24 km 0
Jun 21, 2006 EF2 63 km 0
Aug 13, 2004 EF2 96 km 0
Apr 4, 1993 EF2 62 km 0
Jul 23, 1989 EF2 17 km 0
Nov 4, 1988 EF2 17 km 0
Aug 9, 1986 EF2 20 km 0
Dec 12, 1983 EF2 83 km 0
Jun 17, 1982 EF2 42 km 1
Jun 18, 1972 EF2 25 km 0
Jun 18, 1972 EF2 38 km 0
Jun 18, 1972 EF2 30 km 0
Dec 3, 1971 EF2 70 km 0
Dec 3, 1971 EF2 91 km 0
Dec 3, 1971 EF2 97 km 0
Jun 18, 1971 EF2 94 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: BUZZARD (61,663 ac, 2018).

Year Name Acres Distance
2018 BUZZARD 61,663 96 km
2007 BICY COMPLEX 60,644 90 km
2007 MOONSHINE BAY 38,664 89 km
2008 MYAKKA CUT 36,877 89 km
2018 116TH AVE SE (11) 29,269 56 km
2006 BERG FIRE 28,992 98 km
2017 PARLIAMENT 26,967 90 km
2017 THREE MILE 26,683 98 km
2001 BEARISLAND 24,213 69 km
2014 L 4 CUTOUT 23,068 98 km
2017 COWBELL 21,781 84 km
2024 BCP KIRBY D RX 0405 20,790 95 km
2009 DEEP FIRE 20,073 63 km
2013 HUCKABEE 19,723 66 km
2015 ELLISON 19,387 87 km
2017 IPP 17 TRT 2 AIRPLANE RXS 19,112 75 km
2019 SOUTH 41 TREATMENT 1 FY19 (KIRBY RX) 16,981 96 km
2007 BALSA 16,278 46 km
1990 UNNAMED 16,253 87 km
1986 UNNAMED 16,145 46 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 1.5 in Driest
March 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
May 78°F (26°C) 3.0 in
June 82°F (28°C) 10.3 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 8.6 in
August 84°F (29°C) 8.8 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 8.5 in
October 78°F (25°C) 3.1 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
December 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in

San Carlos Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 19°F / from 65°F in January to 84°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 53.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.3") and February the driest (1.5").

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