Scottsmoor, Florida facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Scottsmoor, Florida
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U.S. 1 southbound entering Brevard County from Volusia County near Scottsmoor
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Location in Brevard County and the state of Florida
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County |  Brevard |
| Population
(2020)
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| • Total | 692 |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
32754
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| Area code(s) | 321 |
| FIPS code | 12-64625 |
Scottsmoor is a small community in the northern part of Brevard County, Florida, United States. It is not an official city but is recognized as a CDP, which means it's a special area used for gathering population data. In 2020, about 692 people lived there.
Scottsmoor is part of a larger area called the Palm Bay-Melbourne-Titusville Metropolitan Statistical Area. It is located along U.S. 1 and is the northernmost community in Brevard County. It is mostly a farming area, found to the east of Interstate 95.
Geography of Scottsmoor
Scottsmoor is located at 28°46.0′N 80°51.7′W / 28.7667°N 80.8617°W. It sits at the very top of Brevard County.
- To the north, it shares a border with Volusia County.
- To the west, you'll find Interstate 95.
- To the east, it's next to the Indian River Lagoon.
- To the south, it borders another community called Aurantia.
Scottsmoor's Climate
Scottsmoor has a warm and sunny climate, typical for Florida. Summers are hot and humid, with temperatures often reaching into the 90s Fahrenheit (around 32-37 degrees Celsius). Winters are mild and pleasant, with average temperatures in the 60s and 70s Fahrenheit (around 15-25 degrees Celsius). The area gets a good amount of rain, especially during the summer months.
History of Scottsmoor
Scottsmoor was first settled in 1861 by a person named James Garvin. He got the land through something called a Spanish Land Grant, which was a way for people to claim land a long time ago.
In the 1920s, Scottsmoor became a popular place for vacations and had several resorts. However, over time, these resorts moved to Titusville. This happened because Titusville is closer to the John F. Kennedy Space Center, which became a big attraction.
