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Wildwood, FL
Full City Profile · Florida · Sumter County County
3.1
/5.0
B
Good
16,739
Population
287/sq mi density
$71,858
Median Income
$49,348 per capita
$419,700
Home Value
$291,770 Zillow
$1,578
Median Rent
43.5% income on rent
70°F
Avg Temperature
319 sunny days/yr
657
Violent Crime/100K
3,420 property/100K
B
Overall
3.1 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.0 / 5.0
$71,858 median income, 3.0% unemployment
B
Affordability
3.4 / 5.0
$419,700 home value, $1,578/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
657 violent crimes/100K (73% above avg)
A
Education
4.0 / 5.0
38.0% bachelor's degree or higher
Wildwood enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 56°F in January while summers reach 80°F in July. The area gets 319 sunny days per year. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 41.
Temperature
56°F Jan (13°C)
80°F Jul (27°C)
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above US avg | |
| January Average | 56°F (13°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 319 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 58 ft (18 m) |
| Area | 40.0 sq mi (103.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 287/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 28.8058°N, 82.0073°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Sumter County County |
| Nearest Airport | Leesburg International (LEE) 12 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 41.0 |
| Rating | Good |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 87.6 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 90.0 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 47.0 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively High |
| Hurricane | Relatively High |
| Earthquake | Very Low |
| Wildfire | Relatively Moderate |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Very Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively High |
| Heat Wave | Relatively Low |
| Winter Weather | No Rating |
| Lightning | Relatively High |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Low |
| Landslide | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 56°F (13°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 59°F (15°C) | 3.2 in | |
| March | 65°F (18°C) | 3.9 in | |
| April | 69°F (21°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 3.7 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 7.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest, Wettest |
| September | 80°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 2.6 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 2.3 in | Driest |
| December | 60°F (16°C) | 2.4 in |
Wildwood has a seasonal temperature swing of 25°F / from 56°F in January to 81°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 50.8 inches, with August being the wettest month (7.3") and November the driest (2.3").