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Steinhatchee, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Dixie County County

2.9 /5.0
C+ Fair
770 Population 117/sq mi density
$48,208 Median Income $54,897 per capita
$255,600 Home Value $255,622 Zillow
68°F Avg Temperature 314 sunny days/yr
296 Violent Crime/100K 3,132 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.9 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$48,208 median income, 0.0% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$255,600 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
296 violent crimes/100K
C+
Education
3.0 / 5.0
24.9% bachelor's degree or higher
Steinhatchee enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 314 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 57.9 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average68.2°F
26% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days314 days/yr

Geography

Elevation16 ft (5 m)
Area3.3 sq mi (8.6 km²)
Population Density117/sq mi
Coordinates29.6870°N, 83.3771°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyDixie County County
Nearest AirportGainesville Regional (GNV)
66 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.9"
52% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 9.09"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.48"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score35.5 / 100
Social Vulnerability57.1 / 100
Community Resilience3.0 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

16 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 39 km
2024 Milton Category 3 244 km
2024 Debby Category 1 12 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 32 km
2018 Michael Category 5 203 km
2017 Irma Category 1 201 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 259 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 84 km
2004 Charley Category 4 221 km
2004 Jeanne Category 2 231 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 192 km
1998 Earl Category 1 229 km
1995 Erin Category 1 162 km
1985 Elena Category 3 107 km
1985 Kate Category 2 158 km
1985 Bob Category 1 291 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

187 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 10 fatalities, 82 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 19, 1988 EF3 85 km 4
Feb 27, 1984 EF3 45 km 0
Feb 25, 1960 EF3 92 km 0
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 90 km 1
Mar 7, 2008 EF2 27 km 0
Mar 13, 2001 EF2 81 km 0
Sep 29, 1998 EF2 73 km 0
Mar 12, 1993 EF2 52 km 3
Nov 5, 1988 EF2 76 km 1
Apr 23, 1983 EF2 46 km 0
Jun 11, 1982 EF2 91 km 0
May 4, 1978 EF2 91 km 0
Apr 19, 1978 EF2 96 km 0
Feb 6, 1975 EF2 39 km 0
Mar 21, 1974 EF2 92 km 0
Dec 21, 1972 EF2 65 km 0
Oct 27, 1972 EF2 25 km 0
Oct 27, 1972 EF2 96 km 0
Aug 25, 1970 EF2 49 km 0
Jul 3, 1970 EF2 49 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (59,179 ac, 2001).

Year Name Acres Distance
2001 UNNAMED 59,179 40 km
1985 UNNAMED 25,845 68 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,859 37 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,430 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,336 83 km
2006 UNNAMED 4,231 94 km
2000 UNNAMED 3,910 40 km
2009 UNNAMED 3,687 89 km
2020 BU 12-26 120-138 3,566 83 km
1989 UNNAMED 3,527 46 km
2008 UNNAMED 3,489 92 km
1985 UNNAMED 3,465 60 km
2010 UNNAMED 3,343 90 km
2006 UNNAMED 3,337 87 km
2011 BAD LAND 3,086 90 km
2010 UNNAMED 2,577 66 km
2005 UNNAMED 2,455 96 km
2016 UNNAMED 2,312 83 km
2009 UNNAMED 2,275 87 km
2007 UNNAMED 2,266 91 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 4.1 in Coldest
February 56°F (13°C) 4.3 in
March 62°F (17°C) 4.2 in
April 67°F (19°C) 3.1 in
May 74°F (23°C) 3.7 in
June 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 8.8 in Warmest
August 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in Wettest
September 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
October 71°F (21°C) 2.5 in Driest
November 62°F (17°C) 2.6 in
December 56°F (13°C) 3.7 in

Steinhatchee has a seasonal temperature swing of 28°F / from 53°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 58.4 inches, with August being the wettest month (9.1") and October the driest (2.5").

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