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Key West, Florida

       
Total population 23,262 Average January/July temperatures 61.0° / 81.7°
Median home price $ 525,000 Annual Precipitation 46.07 in. /yr.
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Key West, Florida

Key West is the southernmost city in the continental United States.

Climate
Weather in Key West is warm in the summer and dry in the winter. Rain is common in the spring, and hurricane season lasts from June 1 to November 30.
Cultural Attractions
The former home of both Tennessee Williams and Ernest Hemingway is also home to Island Opera Theatre, a number of small galleries, and the Audubon House and Tropical Gardens.
Geography
The 120-mile-long Florida Keys island chain is linked to the state by highway.
Historical
Visitors can enjoy the preserved homes and gardens of both Hemingway and Robert Frost, former residents of the Keys.
Recreation
Fishing, diving, snorkeling, and swimming at the beach are some of the most popular activities in Key West.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 73.27 ° / 48.67 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 91.41 ° / 72 °
Precipitation (?) 46.07 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 28 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 284
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 85
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 525,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $51271.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $44404
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 7.5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) .020 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 2
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 9
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 1
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 11
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 0
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 6
Number of libraries within the county (?) 6
Number of museums within the county (?) 13
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 0
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 23,262
Population density (?) 3,948 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 55.9% growth
Population over 55 (?) 6,905 people
Education (?) 35 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 5
Number of clinics within the county (?) 27
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 1
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