Local Area Information

Brevard County - "Florida's Space Coast" is located on the state's east central coast. While only an hour from Orlando, the tourist capital of the U.S., Brevard County successfully blends the technology of the future with the simplicity of some of nature's best work. Brevard County is home to NASA's Kennedy Space Center, as well as several world class high technology industries. You will also find 72 miles of pristine Atlantic beaches, unspoiled nature preserves such as Merritt Island National Wildlife Preserve, Canaveral National Seashore, and much more.

Statistics:

Weather
• Average January Temp: 62 F
• Average August Temp: 81 F
• Average Annual Rainfall: 50.74 inches
• Average Temp Overall: 72 F

Geography
• Length: 72 miles
• Area: 1310 sq. miles
• Elevation: 6-26 feet

Population:
• 1980 Census: 272,617
• 1990 Census: 398,853
• 2000 Estimated: 460,000 and growing