Surprisingly enough — or maybe not surprising at all to some people —
Northwest Florida, situated on the Panhandle
, is the most hurricane-prone area in Florida. That's partly due to the Gulf of Mexico, which is known for its warm shallow waters, and partly due to its location in the U.S.
What city in Florida has never been hit by a hurricane?
Key Takeaways. North Central Florida has the fewest hurricanes because it is away from the water and has a higher elevation. If your primary concern is hurricane safety, then
Lake City, FL
, has the fewest hurricanes. However, it has the lowest livability score on the list.
Where is the best place in Florida to avoid hurricanes?
- Leesburg.
- Orlando.
- Sanford.
- Kissimmee.
- Palatka.
- Lake City.
- Naples.
- Ocala.
Where should I not live in Florida?
- Palatka. Fancy living in Florida's Palatka? …
- West Palm Beach. Beautiful it may be, but when it comes to crime, West Palm Beach is far from a pretty picture. …
- Pompano Beach. …
- Dade City. …
- Lake Worth. …
- Orlando. …
- Riviera Beach. …
- Ocala.
Where is the safest place in Florida?
- Marco Island.
- Parkland.
- Weston.
- Winter Springs.
- North Palm Beach.
- Oviedo.
- Cooper City.
- Safety Harbor.
What is the nicest town in Florida?
- Cedar Key. Natural Feature. Add to Plan. …
- Cassadaga. Natural Feature. Add to Plan. …
- Crystal River. Natural Feature. Add to Plan. …
- Sebring. Natural Feature. Add to Plan. …
- Winter Park. Natural Feature. Add to Plan. …
- Boca Grande. Natural Feature. …
- Mount Dora. Natural Feature. …
- Dade City. Natural Feature.
Where can you live in Florida without alligators?
Some of the more popular areas in Central Florida that aren't occupied by alligators or sharks are freshwater spring-fed rivers. Some of these may include:
Ichetucknee Springs
, Madison Blue Spring, Withlacoochee, and Big Bend Saltwater Paddling Trail.
Which part of Florida is best to live in?
- Fort Myers.
- Port St. Lucie.
- Ocala.
- Orlando.
- Daytona Beach.
- Tallahassee.
- Lakeland.
- Miami.
What is the dirtiest city in Florida?
| # city US AQI | 1 Palatka 78 | 2 Riverview 68 | 3 Fernandina Beach 65 | 4 Tallahassee 64 |
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Why should I not live in Florida?
Hurricanes
and other natural disasters
Florida is known for its natural disasters, like hurricanes and sinkholes. Hurricanes can be deadly, and repairing storm damage done to a home or business could cost a lot. Hurricanes can knock out electrical grids in neighborhoods.
What is the cheapest and safest place to live in Florida?
- CAPE CORAL: Cheapest Places to Live in Florida.
- FORT MEADE.
- EDGEWATER.
- JACKSONVILLE.
- ORLANDO.
- GAINESVILLE: Most Affordable Places to Live in Florida.
- QUINCY.
- DUNEDIN.
Where is the most affordable place to live in Florida?
- Kissimmee, Fla.
- Palm Coast, Fla.
- Cape Coral, Fla.
- Palm Bay, Fla.
- Orlando, Fla.
- Gainesville, Fla.
What part of Florida has the lowest crime rate?
The safest city in Florida in 2020 is
Marco Island
, a barrier island in Southwest Florida that had a violent crime rate of only 0.3 out of every 1000 residents. In 2018, only six violent crimes were reported in Marco Island. The second-safest city in Florida is Weston, located on the border of the Everglades.
What part of Florida has the least sinkholes?
Fewer sinkholes are located on
the east coast of Florida
. Reported sinkhole have opened up in the DeBary, Deltona, DeLand and De Leon Springs areas, generally near U.S. 17-92.
What's the prettiest beach in Florida?
- Destin.
- Sanibel Island.
- Clearwater Beach.
- Naples.
- St. Petersburg, FL.
- Siesta Key.
- Marco Island.
- Santa Rosa Beach.
Where should I live in Old Florida?
- Cedar Key: Out of the way, and better for it.
- Sebring & Avon Park: Exploring the Lake Wales Ridge.
- Brooksville: The Withlacoochee and Weeki Wachee and more.
- Punta Gorda: Kayaking, biking, charming downtown.
- Fernandina Beach.
- Everglades City.
