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The Meadows, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Manatee County County

3.5 /5.0
B+ Good
5,463 Population 2,295/sq mi density
$66,003 Median Income $72,981 per capita
$344,900 Home Value $408,978 Zillow
$1,625 Median Rent 34.6% income on rent
74°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
666 Violent Crime/100K 4,731 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.5 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.2 / 5.0
$66,003 median income, 0.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$344,900 home value, $1,625/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
666 violent crimes/100K (75% above avg)
A+
Education
5.0 / 5.0
54.8% bachelor's degree or higher
The Meadows 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 61.1 inches. The area receives 0.0 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average73.6°F
36% above US avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation26 ft (8 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (6.0 km²)
Population Density2,295/sq mi
Coordinates27.3629°N, 82.4745°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyManatee County County
Nearest AirportSarasota/Bradenton International (SRQ)
5 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.1"
61% above US avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Aug) 8.82"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.54"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0386 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.90 ppb

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score97.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability54.8 / 100
Community Resilience22.8 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Hurricane History

24 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 13 km
2024 Helene Category 4 221 km
2024 Debby Category 1 177 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 221 km
2022 Ian Category 5 78 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 216 km
2021 Elsa Category 1 111 km
2020 Eta Category 1 224 km
2017 Irma Category 4 59 km
2016 Matthew Category 3 265 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 292 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 287 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 180 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 248 km
2004 Charley Category 4 55 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 85 km
2004 Frances Category 2 129 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 149 km
1999 Irene Category 1 229 km
1998 Georges Category 2 294 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

760 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF4. Total: 26 fatalities, 1,036 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Apr 4, 1966 EF4 70 km 11
Apr 15, 1958 EF4 37 km 0
Oct 3, 1992 EF3 57 km 3
Mar 17, 1985 EF3 32 km 2
Jan 24, 1979 EF3 20 km 0
May 4, 1978 EF3 66 km 3
Oct 31, 1958 EF3 24 km 0
Oct 11, 2023 EF2 79 km 0
Dec 16, 2020 EF2 62 km 0
Oct 18, 2019 EF2 81 km 0
Jan 17, 2016 EF2 32 km 2
Jan 17, 2016 EF2 14 km 0
Jan 9, 2016 EF2 98 km 0
Jun 21, 2006 EF2 55 km 0
Dec 7, 1996 EF2 55 km 1
Apr 4, 1993 EF2 57 km 0
Oct 3, 1992 EF2 66 km 1
Jul 12, 1992 EF2 79 km 0
Aug 9, 1986 EF2 99 km 0
Feb 8, 1986 EF2 86 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (16,145 ac, 1986).

Year Name Acres Distance
1986 UNNAMED 16,145 89 km
1991 UNNAMED 14,572 79 km
1999 UNNAMED 12,935 79 km
1999 UNNAMED 12,527 78 km
2004 UNNAMED 9,397 82 km
2006 UNNAMED 9,045 80 km
1999 UNNAMED 8,800 79 km
2004 UNNAMED 8,516 86 km
1993 UNNAMED 8,494 88 km
2008 UNNAMED 8,268 91 km
1992 UNNAMED 7,529 80 km
1999 UNNAMED 7,415 29 km
1999 UNNAMED 6,951 87 km
2004 UNNAMED 6,537 89 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,044 89 km
2008 UNNAMED 6,036 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,970 78 km
2006 UNNAMED 5,910 88 km
2004 UNNAMED 5,802 79 km
1993 UNNAMED 5,799 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 2.4 in Coldest
February 63°F (17°C) 3.1 in
March 67°F (20°C) 3.3 in
April 71°F (22°C) 1.5 in Driest
May 77°F (25°C) 3.3 in
June 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
July 83°F (28°C) 7.8 in Warmest
August 82°F (28°C) 8.8 in Wettest
September 81°F (27°C) 7.2 in
October 76°F (24°C) 2.5 in
November 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
December 64°F (18°C) 2.3 in

The Meadows has a seasonal temperature swing of 20°F / from 62°F in January to 83°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 51.7 inches, with August being the wettest month (8.8") and April the driest (1.5").

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