Sopchoppy, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Wakulla County County

4.2 /5.0
A Great
476 Population 283/sq mi density
$62,813 Median Income $30,471 per capita
$222,200 Home Value $249,768 Zillow
$929 Median Rent 33.6% income on rent
68°F Avg Temperature
A
Overall
4.2 / 5.0
Strong
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$62,813 median income, 3.2% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.7 / 5.0
$222,200 home value, $929/mo rent
B+
Education
3.7 / 5.0
34.2% bachelor's degree or higher
Sopchoppy enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 58.8 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average67.8°F
26% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)

Geography

Elevation23 ft (7 m)
Area1.7 sq mi (4.4 km²)
Population Density283/sq mi
Coordinates30.0599°N, 84.4854°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyWakulla County County
Nearest AirportTallahassee International (TLH)
25 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.8"
55% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.76"
Driest Month (Nov) 3.10"

Air Quality

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0374 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.84 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.17 ppm

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively Low
Risk Score46.7 / 100
Social Vulnerability12.8 / 100
Community Resilience42.2 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

Tornado Relatively Low
Hurricane Relatively Moderate
Earthquake Very Low
Wildfire Relatively Low
Flood Very Low
Hail Very Low
Strong Wind Relatively Low
Heat Wave Relatively Low
Winter Weather Very Low
Lightning Relatively Moderate
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Moderate
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Relatively Moderate
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Helene Category 4 76 km
2024 Debby Category 1 103 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 87 km
2020 Sally Category 2 291 km
2018 Michael Category 5 89 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 37 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 231 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 239 km
1998 Earl Category 2 117 km
1995 Opal Category 3 245 km
1995 Erin Category 2 137 km
1985 Elena Category 3 133 km
1985 Kate Category 3 61 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tornado History

306 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 15 fatalities, 124 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019 EF3 59 km 0
Dec 28, 1968 EF3 78 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 57 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 42 km 2
Apr 27, 2023 EF2 48 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF2 92 km 0
Nov 17, 2014 EF2 68 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF2 92 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF2 88 km 0
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 89 km 0
Sep 15, 2004 EF2 99 km 0
Sep 15, 2004 EF2 73 km 4
Mar 20, 2003 EF2 89 km 0
Mar 15, 2001 EF2 77 km 0
Mar 15, 2001 EF2 86 km 0
Jan 15, 1997 EF2 99 km 0
Dec 19, 1995 EF2 71 km 1
Jun 8, 1989 EF2 56 km 3
Apr 18, 1988 EF2 95 km 0
Oct 25, 1981 EF2 69 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950-2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: EAST FORK (26,251 ac, 2004).

Year Name Acres Distance
2004 EAST FORK 26,251 15 km
2021 BU 360 361 362 363 24,747 14 km
1998 HOLIDAY 24,666 15 km
2013 UNNAMED 24,574 14 km
2022 BERTHA SWAMP RD 23,036 87 km
2008 UNNAMED 18,704 11 km
2006 UNNAMED 11,747 23 km
2005 UNNAMED 11,539 31 km
2009 UNNAMED 11,445 37 km
2021 BU 83/84/85 10,582 31 km
2010 UNNAMED 10,261 15 km
2009 UNNAMED 10,132 30 km
2009 UNNAMED 10,098 67 km
2008 GUM BAY 9,965 22 km
2006 UNNAMED 9,352 27 km
2007 UNNAMED 9,252 9 km
2008 UNNAMED 9,117 70 km
2018 UNNAMED 8,688 31 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,424 47 km
2014 BURN UNIT 057 8,381 30 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 4.4 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 4.3 in
March 61°F (16°C) 5.2 in
April 67°F (20°C) 3.5 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.4 in
June 80°F (26°C) 7.8 in Wettest
July 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 7.6 in
September 78°F (26°C) 4.9 in
October 70°F (21°C) 3.2 in
November 60°F (16°C) 3.1 in Driest
December 54°F (12°C) 4.2 in

Sopchoppy has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 52°F in January to 82°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.8") and November the driest (3.1").

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