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Ormond Beach, Florida

       
Total population 38,504 Average January/July temperatures 50.0° / 80.6°
Median home price $ 245,000 Annual Precipitation 63.22 in. /yr.
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Ormond Beach, Florida

This community is known for its famous drive-on beach.

Climate
The weather is characterized by warm summers cooled by sea breezes and afternoon showers.
Cultural Attractions
The Ormond Beach Performing Arts Center hosts theatrical productions, concerts, and dance performances.
Geography
The city is located just north of Daytona Beach.
Historical
The city gained the reputation as “the Birthplace of Speed” in 1903 when seven American speed records and two world speed records were set in the first sanctioned races on the beach.
Recreation
Golfers can choose from nine golf courses in town.

Location Details

Weather  
Average January high/low temperature (?) 62.43 ° / 37.66 °
Average July high/low temperature (?) 92.04 ° / 69.13 °
Precipitation (?) 63.22 in. /yr.
% Sunny days per year (?) 27 %
Index score for various storm types (lower is better) (?) 323
Index score for air quality (lower is better) (?) 76
Cost of Living  
Median home price (?) $ 245,000
Median household income, age 55 to 75 (?) $45128.0
Median household income, all ages(?) $43206
Maximum state income tax (?) 0 %
State sales tax (?) 6.5 %
Recreational & Cultural Activities  
Area of square miles of parkland/greenspace (?) 2.050 mi.²
Number of public golf courses within the county (?) 25
Number of private golf courses within the county (?) 45
Number of public swimming pools within 15 miles of the location(?) 1
Health clubs, studios & gymnasiums within 15 miles of the location(?) 29
Number of sports teams within the county (?) 1
Number of movie theaters within the county (?) 10
Number of libraries within the county (?) 18
Number of museums within the county (?) 20
Number of college and universities that reside within the county (?) 4
Population & Demographics  
Total population (?) 38,504
Population density (?) 1,582 people/mi.²
Population trends (Percentage growth/decline of the 55+ population) (?) 40.8% growth
Population over 55 (?) 15,578 people
Education (?) 32 % have a college degree
Health  
Number of hospitals within the county (?) 22
Number of clinics within the county (?) 112
Number of elder care facilities within the county (?) 19
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