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West Pensacola, FL

Full City Profile · Florida · Escambia County County

2.8 /5.0
C+ Fair
20,679 Population 2,884/sq mi density
$38,641 Median Income $22,404 per capita
$109,800 Home Value $261,306 Zillow
$1,086 Median Rent 38.3% income on rent
69°F Avg Temperature 313 sunny days/yr
705 Violent Crime/100K 4,520 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$38,641 median income, 3.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$109,800 home value, $1,086/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
705 violent crimes/100K (86% above avg)
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
14.7% bachelor's degree or higher
West Pensacola enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 53°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July. The area gets 313 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.3 inches. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.

Temperature

53°F Jan (12°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average69.4°F
29% above US avg
January Average53°F (12°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days313 days/yr

Geography

Elevation80 ft (24 m)
Area7.3 sq mi (19.0 km²)
Population Density2,884/sq mi
Coordinates30.4267°N, 87.2681°W
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
CountyEscambia County County
Nearest AirportPensacola International (PNS)
6 miles away

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.3"
80% above US avg
Wettest Month (Jul) 7.80"
Driest Month (Apr) 3.90"

Air Quality

AQI Median41.0
RatingGood

Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)

Ozone (O₃)0.0420 ppm
SO₂ (Sulfur Dioxide)0.77 ppb
PM2.5 (Fine Particles)9.2 μg/m³

Natural Hazard Risk

Overall RiskRelatively High
Risk Score95.1 / 100
Social Vulnerability41.5 / 100
Community Resilience34.7 / 100

Hazard Breakdown

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

Earthquake History

17 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.8. Most recent: M3.1 on May 23, 2025.

Oct 24, 1997 15 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M4.8 77 km
Oct 26, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.7 75 km
Feb 18, 2011 22 km SSE of Dauphin Island, Alabama M3.5 80 km
Sep 30, 2003 10 km NNW of Atmore, Alabama M3.3 80 km
May 23, 2025 105 km S of Gulf Shores, Alabama M3.1 135 km
May 4, 1997 9 km ESE of Atmore, Alabama M3.1 65 km
Apr 11, 2019 6 km NNW of Pollard, Alabama M3.1 73 km
Mar 11, 2019 4 km N of Flomaton, Alabama M3.1 68 km
Oct 28, 1997 11 km NNW of Flomaton, Alabama M3.0 75 km
Oct 18, 1997 69 km SSW of Dauphin Island, Alabama M2.9 135 km
Sep 25, 2003 14 km N of Atmore, Alabama M2.9 84 km
Mar 7, 2019 2 km NW of Jay, Florida M2.8 61 km
Mar 24, 2019 2 km ESE of Century, Florida M2.7 60 km
Apr 12, 2019 13 km NW of Flomaton, Alabama M2.6 76 km
Nov 10, 2012 16 km S of Dauphin Island, Alabama M2.6 87 km
Sep 5, 2000 1 km ENE of Monroeville, Alabama M2.5 123 km
Apr 11, 2019 8 km NW of Pollard, Alabama M2.5 73 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

18 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5. Most recent: Sally (2020, Cat 2).

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Zeta Category 2 190 km
2020 Sally Category 2 33 km
2018 Michael Category 5 174 km
2017 Nate Category 1 166 km
2016 Hermine Category 1 286 km
2012 Isaac Category 1 252 km
2009 Ida Category 1 255 km
2005 Dennis Category 4 16 km
2005 Katrina Category 4 224 km
2004 Ivan Category 4 59 km
1998 Georges Category 2 149 km
1998 Earl Category 2 123 km
1997 Danny Category 1 61 km
1995 Opal Category 4 21 km
1995 Erin Category 2 16 km
1988 Florence Category 1 241 km
1985 Elena Category 3 81 km
1985 Kate Category 3 166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tornado History

525 tornadoes (EF0+) within 100 km since 1950. Strongest: EF3. Total: 21 fatalities, 595 injuries.

Date Rating Distance Fatalities
Feb 23, 2016 EF3 9 km 0
Feb 15, 2016 EF3 51 km 0
Oct 13, 2001 EF3 40 km 0
Nov 21, 1997 EF3 88 km 0
Apr 25, 1982 EF3 85 km 0
Dec 20, 1971 EF3 100 km 0
Feb 7, 1971 EF3 13 km 0
Nov 3, 1968 EF3 90 km 0
Oct 30, 1967 EF3 0 km 0
Dec 25, 1964 EF3 66 km 0
Mar 31, 1962 EF3 27 km 17
Dec 10, 1961 EF3 80 km 0
May 5, 1956 EF3 4 km 0
Apr 18, 1950 EF3 93 km 0
May 10, 2024 EF2 58 km 0
Jun 15, 2023 EF2 2 km 0
Jan 22, 2023 EF2 91 km 0
Jun 19, 2021 EF2 73 km 0
Dec 25, 2012 EF2 83 km 0
Apr 15, 2011 EF2 95 km 0
Source: NOAA SPC (EF0+, 1950–2024)

Wildfire History

20 wildfires (100+ acres) within 100 km. Largest: UNNAMED (10,557 ac, 2006).

Year Name Acres Distance
2006 UNNAMED 10,557 44 km
2006 UNNAMED 9,706 66 km
2008 UNNAMED 7,660 76 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,388 71 km
2005 UNNAMED 7,334 85 km
2010 UNNAMED 5,692 65 km
2007 UNNAMED 5,616 60 km
2013 LOW KEY 5,554 44 km
2013 UNNAMED 5,525 83 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,627 71 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,577 76 km
2007 UNNAMED 4,523 74 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,486 53 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,397 74 km
2012 UNNAMED 4,231 65 km
2008 UNNAMED 4,200 61 km
2009 UNNAMED 4,141 93 km
2010 UNNAMED 4,119 54 km
1998 UNNAMED 4,106 43 km
2011 UNNAMED 4,032 92 km
Source: NIFC/IRWIN (100+ acres)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 53°F (12°C) 5.3 in Coldest
February 55°F (13°C) 4.8 in
March 61°F (16°C) 6.3 in
April 67°F (19°C) 3.9 in Driest
May 74°F (24°C) 4.6 in
June 80°F (27°C) 6.4 in
July 84°F (29°C) 7.8 in Warmest, Wettest
August 82°F (28°C) 6.9 in
September 78°F (26°C) 5.8 in
October 69°F (21°C) 4.3 in
November 61°F (16°C) 4.4 in
December 54°F (12°C) 4.1 in

West Pensacola has a seasonal temperature swing of 30°F / from 53°F in January to 84°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (7.8") and April the driest (3.9").

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