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Waukeenah, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Jefferson County County

1.4 /5.0
F Poor
225 Population 71/sq mi density
$234,400 Home Value $301,054 Zillow
68°F Avg Temperature 306 sunny days/yr
621 Violent Crime/100K 1,076 property/100K
F
Overall
1.4 / 5.0
Below average overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
621 violent crimes/100K (63% above avg)
D
Education
1.9 / 5.0
10.8% bachelor's degree or higher
Waukeenah enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 52°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July. The area gets 306 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 58.6 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

52°F Jan (11°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average67.6°F
25% above US avg
January Average52°F (11°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days306 days/yr

Geography

Elevation219 ft (67 m)
Area3.2 sq mi (8.2 km²)
Population Density71/sq mi
Coordinates30.3955°N, 83.9755°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyJefferson County County
Nearest AirportTallahassee International (TLH)
22 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.6"
54% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.28"
Driest Month (Oct) 2.76"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery Low
Risk Score39.0 / 100
Social Vulnerability97.9 / 100
Community Resilience32.2 / 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 Low
Drought Very Low
Cold Wave Relatively Low
Landslide Very Low
Coastal Flood Very Low
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 51 km
2024 Debby Category 1 78 km
2023 Idalia Category 4 63 km
2018 Michael Category 5 111 km
2017 Irma Category 1 299 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 11 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 287 km
2000 Gordon Category 1 267 km
1998 Earl Category 1 169 km
1995 Opal Category 3 278 km
1995 Erin Category 2 191 km
1985 Elena Category 3 177 km
1985 Kate Category 3 61 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

373 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 49 fatalities, 601 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Mar 3, 2019 EF3 18 km 0
Jan 22, 2017 EF3 77 km 11
Mar 3, 2012 EF3 97 km 0
Feb 19, 2009 EF3 51 km 0
Mar 20, 2003 EF3 92 km 6
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 73 km 7
Feb 13, 2000 EF3 91 km 11
Apr 19, 1988 EF3 54 km 4
Feb 27, 1984 EF3 86 km 0
Dec 28, 1968 EF3 74 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 50 km 2
May 10, 2024 EF2 67 km 0
Feb 4, 2024 EF2 85 km 0
Apr 27, 2023 EF2 81 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 98 km 0
Mar 3, 2019 EF2 57 km 0
Jan 22, 2017 EF2 56 km 0
Dec 29, 2014 EF2 81 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF2 48 km 0
Feb 18, 2009 EF2 50 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 62 km
1985 UNNAMED 25,845 58 km
2021 BU 360 361 362 363 24,747 62 km
1998 HOLIDAY 24,666 62 km
2013 UNNAMED 24,574 62 km
2008 UNNAMED 18,704 65 km
2006 UNNAMED 11,747 48 km
2005 UNNAMED 11,539 86 km
2009 UNNAMED 11,445 89 km
2021 BU 83/84/85 10,582 88 km
2010 UNNAMED 10,261 53 km
2009 UNNAMED 10,132 87 km
2009 UNNAMED 10,098 29 km
2008 GUM BAY 9,965 79 km
2006 UNNAMED 9,352 58 km
2007 UNNAMED 9,252 55 km
2008 UNNAMED 9,117 29 km
2018 UNNAMED 8,688 88 km
2011 UNNAMED 8,424 93 km
2014 BURN UNIT 057 8,381 85 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 52°F (11°C) 4.9 in Coldest
February 54°F (12°C) 4.8 in
March 60°F (16°C) 5.4 in
April 66°F (19°C) 3.7 in
May 73°F (23°C) 4.1 in
June 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.3 in Warmest, Wettest
August 80°F (27°C) 6.6 in
September 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
October 68°F (20°C) 2.8 in Driest
November 60°F (16°C) 3.3 in
December 54°F (12°C) 4.3 in

Waukeenah has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 52°F in January to 81°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 57.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.3") and October the driest (2.8").

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