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West Park, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Miami-Dade County County

2.4 /5.0
C Fair
15,076 Population 6,853/sq mi density
$58,825 Median Income $29,528 per capita
$324,000 Home Value $418,249 Zillow
$1,731 Median Rent 38.2% income on rent
76°F Avg Temperature 330 sunny days/yr
558 Violent Crime/100K 2,820 property/100K
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
B
Economy
3.0 / 5.0
$58,825 median income, 7.2% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.6 / 5.0
$324,000 home value, $1,731/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
558 violent crimes/100K (47% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.4% bachelor's degree or higher
West Park has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July. The area gets 330 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average76.0°F
41% above US avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days330 days/yr

Geography

Elevation8 ft (2 m)
Area2.3 sq mi (5.9 km²)
Population Density6,853/sq mi
Coordinates25.9787°N, 80.1810°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyMiami-Dade County County
Nearest AirportFort Lauderdale/Hollywood International (FLL)
7 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.3"
80% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.57"
Driest Month (Dec) 2.20"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0383 ppm
NO₂ (Nitrogen Dioxide)15.8 ppb
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.18 ppb
CO (Carbon Monoxide)0.31 ppm
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)7.5 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskVery High
Risk Score99.6 / 100
Social Vulnerability75.9 / 100
Community Resilience42.9 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.2. Most recent: M3.2 on Feb 22, 1992.

Feb 22, 1992 27 km SW of Freeport, Bahamas M3.2 136 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

20 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Milton (2024, Cat 3).

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Milton Category 3 261 km
2022 Ian Category 5 203 km
2022 Nicole Category 1 152 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 268 km
2019 Dorian Category 5 195 km
2017 Irma Category 4 152 km
2016 Matthew Category 4 142 km
2005 Wilma Category 3 85 km
2005 Katrina Category 2 8 km
2005 Rita Category 2 254 km
2004 Charley Category 4 213 km
2004 Jeanne Category 3 136 km
2004 Frances Category 2 136 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 284 km
1999 Floyd Category 4 274 km
1999 Irene Category 1 44 km
1998 Georges Category 2 231 km
1995 Erin Category 1 156 km
1992 Andrew Category 5 53 km
1987 Floyd Category 1 103 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

468 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 2 fatalities, 337 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Oct 9, 2024 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 1, 1980 EF3 21 km 1
Feb 23, 1965 EF3 14 km 0
Jun 17, 1959 EF3 29 km 0
Apr 10, 1956 EF3 5 km 0
Oct 9, 2024 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 29, 2023 EF2 95 km 0
Sep 27, 2022 EF2 44 km 0
Oct 18, 2011 EF2 22 km 0
Aug 18, 2008 EF2 72 km 0
Aug 13, 2004 EF2 77 km 0
Mar 27, 2003 EF2 23 km 1
Feb 2, 1998 EF2 22 km 0
Aug 8, 1983 EF2 81 km 0
Mar 17, 1983 EF2 75 km 0
May 24, 1979 EF2 14 km 0
Jan 13, 1979 EF2 79 km 0
Dec 20, 1973 EF2 67 km 0
Mar 4, 1972 EF2 16 km 0
Jun 22, 1971 EF2 21 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: STATE FIRE (171,317 ac, 1999).

Year Name Acres Distance
1999 STATE FIRE 171,317 55 km
1989 UNNAMED 90,127 50 km
1989 INGRAHAM 85,437 81 km
2011 PRAIRIE FIRE 67,959 40 km
2018 BUZZARD 61,663 86 km
2007 BICY COMPLEX 60,644 89 km
1989 UNNAMED 56,910 64 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,638 38 km
1985 UNNAMED 54,003 46 km
1985 ALLEY 51,504 64 km
2014 ALLIGATOR 50,667 49 km
1989 UNNAMED 49,716 69 km
2008 MUSTANG CORNER 38,600 63 km
2007 MFC SOUTH FIRE 37,301 38 km
1985 UNNAMED 35,018 55 km
2007 UNNAMED 32,578 49 km
2006 BERG FIRE 28,992 81 km
2021 BOBCAT 28,849 71 km
2017 PARLIAMENT 26,967 99 km
2017 THREE MILE 26,683 81 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 2.6 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 2.5 in
March 71°F (22°C) 2.7 in
April 75°F (24°C) 3.1 in
May 79°F (26°C) 6.1 in
June 81°F (27°C) 9.6 in Wettest
July 83°F (28°C) 6.4 in
August 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 8.1 in
October 79°F (26°C) 6.0 in
November 74°F (24°C) 3.7 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Driest

West Park has a seasonal temperature swing of 16°F / from 67°F in January to 83°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and December the driest (2.2").

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