Gifford
City in Florida, United States
Overview
Gifford is a small, historic community located just north of Vero Beach in Florida. Known for its rich African-American heritage and quiet, residential character, the town offers a glimpse into local life far from busy tourist centers. While small in scale, Gifford is warm, welcoming, and close to the Indian River Lagoon.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
United States
State
Florida
Population
257
Time Zone
America/New_York
Coordinates
27.68°, -80.41°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
40
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
95
Monthly Cost
$1,985
Local Cost
$1,490
Local Income
$2,200
Cashless
60
English
100
Temperature
23.3°C
Summer Avg
27.5°C
Winter Avg
18.4°C
Record High
37.5°C
Record Low
-1.1°C
Humidity
77%
Precipitation
1274 mm
City Vibrancy
2
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
2
Transport
100
Walk Score
100
Footways
327.0
Airport
VRB
Distance
2 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-23.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-08.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.