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South Highpoint, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Pinellas County County

2.7 /5.0
C+ Fair
4,129 Population 5,656/sq mi density
$54,364 Median Income $33,578 per capita
$204,200 Home Value $280,605 Zillow
$1,127 Median Rent 43.8% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
456 Violent Crime/100K 5,829 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.7 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.2 / 5.0
$54,364 median income, 5.9% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$204,200 home value, $1,127/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
456 violent crimes/100K (20% above avg)
D
Education
2.0 / 5.0
12.2% bachelor's degree or higher
South Highpoint has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 83°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

62°F Jan (16°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above US avg
January Average62°F (16°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area0.9 sq mi (2.3 km²)
Population Density5,656/sq mi
Coordinates27.9124°N, 82.7106°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyPinellas County County
Nearest AirportSt Pete-Clearwater International (PIE)
1 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.6"
41% above US avg
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.39"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.69"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0400 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)8.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.69 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.20 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)6.9 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score98.2 / 100
Social Vulnerability59.9 / 100
Community Resilience10.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

20 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 58 km
2024 Helene Category 4 179 km
2024 Debby Category 1 143 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 181 km
2022 Ian Category 5 127 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 240 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 154 km
2020 Eta Category 1 263 km
2017 Irma Category 3 59 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 257 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 237 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 245 km
2004 Charley Category 4 111 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 71 km
2004 Frances Category 2 153 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 107 km
1999 Irene Category 1 257 km
1995 Erin Category 1 218 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 238 km
1985 Elena Category 3 138 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

709 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 27 fatalities, 1,040 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1966 EF4 9 km 11
Apr 15, 1958 EF4 28 km 0
Oct 3, 1992 EF3 9 km 3
Mar 17, 1985 EF3 95 km 2
Apr 9, 1983 EF3 93 km 3
Jan 24, 1979 EF3 52 km 0
May 4, 1978 EF3 1 km 3
Oct 31, 1958 EF3 43 km 0
Oct 11, 2023 EF2 15 km 0
Dec 16, 2020 EF2 7 km 0
Oct 18, 2019 EF2 66 km 0
Sep 10, 2017 EF2 86 km 0
Jan 17, 2016 EF2 64 km 2
Jan 17, 2016 EF2 75 km 0
Dec 25, 2006 EF2 58 km 0
Dec 7, 1996 EF2 41 km 1
Oct 3, 1992 EF2 10 km 1
Jul 12, 1992 EF2 14 km 0
Feb 8, 1986 EF2 87 km 0
Dec 11, 1983 EF2 16 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (7,415 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 UNNAMED 7,415 94 km
1995 UNNAMED 5,474 80 km
1999 UNNAMED 4,949 91 km
1994 UNNAMED 4,477 89 km
2004 UNNAMED 3,999 89 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,905 92 km
2003 UNNAMED 3,890 71 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,836 81 km
1989 UNNAMED 3,828 92 km
1985 UNNAMED 3,744 93 km
1995 UNNAMED 3,726 84 km
1985 UNNAMED 3,647 95 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,595 85 km
2012 UNNAMED 3,443 70 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,245 90 km
1990 UNNAMED 3,152 87 km
1992 UNNAMED 3,132 62 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,048 91 km
1992 UNNAMED 2,994 92 km
2008 UNNAMED 2,837 90 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (16°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 62°F (17°C) 3.2 in
March 67°F (20°C) 3.7 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Driest
May 77°F (25°C) 3.1 in
June 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.9 in Warmest
August 83°F (28°C) 8.4 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.0 in
October 76°F (24°C) 2.7 in
November 69°F (20°C) 2.2 in
December 63°F (17°C) 2.7 in

South Highpoint has a seasonal temperature swing of 22°F / from 62°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.5 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.4") and April the driest (1.7").

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